zimmer266
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| What amps are out there that are Class A, 50 wpc into 8 ohms? Pass Aleph 5, 60 watts at 8 ohms. There’s a lovely moment about 40 minutes after power up, where all the music goes from good to amazing. There’s a few Plinius that would fill the bill. | |
| Pass labs upgrade path I’d recently tried an XP-12 in two of my systems. It was very impressive! The piece had enchanting detail, and one of the best volume controls that I’ve experienced to this point. In the end though, I preferred the XP 2.5, and an Aric Unlimited II... | |
| Sansui AU-717 When redone, the AU-717 offers an additional level of detail without loss of the essential Sansui character. | |
| What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased? Sold a pair of Vandersteen 2ci. Bought a pair of Vandersteen 2ce Signature. It wasn't that I'd pined for the first set, it was the march of progress across the plains of availability. On the other hand I've truly had two sets of Large Advents, a... | |
| Which would you choose for good sounding tube preamp for an audiophile new to tubes. I've had a few preamps roll through in the past two years. Out of the parade, I kept the Aric Unlimited II for the downstairs/main system. Just today I swapped out Tung Sols for a pair of Sylvania 12AU7a. After a few more days I might swap amps ag... | |
| The new dynamic in speaker pricing The trend of availability of the most expensive offerings in speakers, or any component, has a mix of reasons. The primary reason IMO is the willingness of a suitable potential customer and their own decisions to part with funds for a desired and ... | |
| Changes to older system I have experience with an NAD 3150, and some Snell EII speakers. It was a very pleasing combo, and I liked it so much that rather than sell it I gave it to close friends. They play the system daily with their LPs and CDs, and I have somewhat regul... | |
| Suggestions for a Phono Preamp. There's often a Sim Moon handy for sale somewhere, but I haven't heard the piece.. I'd try one for a good price. I have used and enjoyed a Parks Puffin, and am currently using a Darlington MP-7 and a Pro-Ject Phono Box DS2 USB, in separate system... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Roxy Music - Avalon Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus | |
| 2nd systems- who’s got one? Four systems if we count the AV system, all in house. I think the idea came from the TAS days when there were upstairs, main room, and basement systems discussed in reviews. It is useful for keeping items that may turn out to have unexpected syne... | |
| Does Formula 1 racing and high end audio go together for anyone else? The Monegasque. Points lead 2022 so far. Melbourne this weekend. | |
| Upgraded McCormack DNA-1 or Dennis Had Inspire SEP? Mmm. Dennis Had FireBottle. I enjoyed my time with one for over 6 years. I also had an LP-27 preamp and still enjoy his CJ5 pre, even though it's now out of fashion. There's newer from Dennis in the mix. If your speakers are efficient enough, it'... | |
| An old Forte' model 3 made new I’m running a Forte 3 with a pair of Vandersteen 2ci. I sent it to Soderberg in California several years ago. He went through it, and also biased it more toward class A. The setup sounds warm overall, and is enjoyable for hours. Source choice migh... | |
| Help, which preamp to buy from my shortlist? Sticking to the list, I have personal experience with Bryston 0.5 - very good, unflappable, quiet. I wonder about buying it again, based upon some positive comments above. Nakamichi CA5 first version - longest running preamp for me over the last... | |
| Owning the speakers you dreamed of 20 years ago I owned Infinity Kappa 8 in 1986-1989. I am lately the proud owner of Vandersteen 2ci and a 2wq sub. I might be stuck 30 years back. |