wolf_garcia
Responses from wolf_garcia
| SET v. Pushpull Low powered amps need efficient speakers, but beyond that I found that my little 12 watt per side SE tube amp (Dennis Had Firebottle HO) simply sounds astonishingly better than any other amp I've heard, tube or SS. But then I don't get out much... | |
| Had anybody tried this It is a good idea to fork over less money for a useless and utterly ridiculous tweak. It just makes sense. | |
| Best building material for vibration free shelving Cocobolo...not sure if it would make any difference, but I just like saying "cocobolo"...I just bought a cocobolo guitar so that might explain everything. | |
| EQ for hifi stereo I just ranted about the Loki on another thread (right next to this one), and it's a serious little "do no harm" EQ that may be all you need. I really like the thing. I put mine between the preamp and power amp. | |
| Stereo EQ in the hifi world ...? The Loki is as amazing for what it doesn't do as for what it does. It provides a well thought out range of EQ without any noise or signal damage. Mine is left on and bypassed until needed, and I've bypassed it completely to test the possible effec... | |
| WHY DO SOME AUDIOPHILES THINK YOU ARE BRAGGING WHEN YOU ARE SHARING? You have no right to enjoy anything without the tacit approval of other people...that's simply rude. It's OK to own all the aforementioned stuff, just try to temper your enjoyment until everybody agrees that your gear heap is praise worthy. | |
| Best MM? After a well regarded Audio Technica cartridge seemed skreechy in my system, a local Audio Salon sales dude I’ve known for years recommended a Sumiko Pearl, which at that time was their premier MM item...125 bucks...I like it enough that I’ve re-t... | |
| how are you testing your own tubes? I've had very good luck with reputable dealers like thetubestore.com, Upscale, and Tube Depot, who seemingly test things before shipping, and Ebay sellers with lots of positive feedback and a return policy for NOS tubes. Only one tube has committe... | |
| Anyone have feedback on Audiogon's Insider membership? Not making any moves until I get $8.72 for that last comment. Besides, I utilize my powers in live concert mixing where I have the unknowing crowd firmly in my grasp...they overpay me, and then often compliment me on the way out...they have NO ide... | |
| Anyone have feedback on Audiogon's Insider membership? My comments are extremely valuable, and it's likely wrong that I give them out for free. Consequently I think the inverse would be appropriate where they pay ME for content. | |
| Darko talks with Shiit Audio FUNNY FUNNY stuff. I own 3 of their pieces of Schiit, a Freya, a Magni and a Loki...these guys punch a welcome hole in the pretentious audiophile world with great sounding high class stuff for realistic prices. Great interview! | |
| Recommend Affordable Integrated Amps (Solid State or Tube) I also have a Linn Basik/Akito and use a Sumiko Pearl...highly recommended assuming they still make ’em (Sumiko has recently released a pile of new cartridges ). I keep thinking I should replace the Basik with some fancy new table, but it works so... | |
| SET v. Pushpull To claim all types of "good" amps adjusted for level sound the same is ridiculous. A 5 point penalty is charged. | |
| Phono cable advice. No...you're on yer own. | |
| Phono cable advice. My Jelco Mogami din /rca is real, and sounds great...I've been using Mogami for decades in pro stuff so I know what's what. |