willgolf
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| How important is component “aesthetics” to you? Sound is critical but looks help. Op should look at Raven Audio they make some of the best looking and sounding tube amps that money can buy. I have a Reflection Integrated MK2 tube amp that is a thing of beauty and outstanding power and sound. ... | |
| Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses? Thank you Auxinput | |
| SR Blue or Audio Horizons Platinum fuses i just did a test between Padis fuses and the SR Blue. I did not experience any update in performance of the SR Blue over the Padis. The Padis fuse was only $30. | |
| Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range? Check out Raven Audio out of Texas. I have a higher end Reflection Amp but they have lower end and they use some great Russian Tubes. The sound and power is great. Call Dave Thomson, the owner, and discuss with him. Also, they are designed as ... | |
| Best fuses for under $50? I just got done testing the $30 Padis fuse versus the SR Blue at $150. I definitely heard a performance upgrade in overall sound quality with the PADIS fuse compared to my stock fuse. When I tested the SR Blue I did not hear any more improvement... | |
| what speakers to buy Dragon - if you are upping your budget I have a pair of Wilson Audio Duette 2's for sale on this site. I had them paired with a Raven Tube amp and the sound was wonderful. I just upgraded my speakers to another level. | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... I have now tested Padis fuses and the new SR Blue. I had a $2.50 fuse in my Raven Tube amp before. Yes I experienced an upgrade in performance when I went to the Padis fuse. After installing the SR Blue both ways, I DID NOT experience any uptic... | |
| Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses? Okay, My results are in after installing the PADIS fuse. I am also playing with different sets of vintage Russian Tubes. So I currently have Gold Lion KT 88 Russian tubes in my Raven Amp. First, in answer to Geoff's comment about my statement t... | |
| "Best" mini-monitor? They are not mini monitors but I have a pair of Wilson Audio Duette 2's for sale on Audiogon that would make that room sing. I had them powered to a Raven Tube Amp. | |
| Member's recommendations for tube amplification Let me give a recommendation for Raven Audio Tube Amps. Dave Thomson is the owner and live in Texas. He is also a Legacy dealer. He has a pair of DI's that he hooked up to his amps. I have the Raven Audio Reflection MK2 Integrated amp at 58wpc... | |
| Upgrade path from Wilson WattPuppy 7s? - seeking advice What started out as a nice thread turned into a disaster. Good Luck to the Op in his speaker hunt. If you can't decide I still have my Wilson Audio Duette 2's for sale. | |
| 2017 ‘Keeper’ speakers under - $25K Blindjim....from your thread you mentioned a good deal on Wilson's might be of interest. I just purchased some Sonus Faber Amati Traditions so I have a flawless pair if Wilson Audio Duette 2's on sale on this site. | |
| Ugly vs Gogeous speakers I have the Sonus Faber Homage Amati Tradition and I think they are great looking and sound awesome. They replaced my Wilson Audio Duette 2's. My wife did not like the monitor look so that is why I went with a full size speaker. | |
| Sonus Faber Homage Tradition - New 2017 Line I have had the SF Homage Amati Tradition for about 3 weeks now. I had Wilson Audio Duette 2's. The SF's are extremely pleasing to my ear. The soundstage is awesome even in the large room that I have. I even compared the SF to the Wilson Alexia... | |
| Building a top quality smaller system-what next? I have a pair of mint Wilson Audio Duette 2's listed for sale on this site for $10,400. They would be absolutely perfect for a smaller house. I had them running of a Raven Integrated Tube amp. The sound was majestic. I live in Az so the shippi... |