Couldn't figure out how to respond to you individually, so this note is for both of you.

Response to Jayctoy: Hi and thanks for your comments. I don't have access to a tube CD player, but I do have a Bel Canto SEP-1 tube pre-amp, which I have tested in my system and it sounds great. I still prefer the KCT's tighter base and high-end extension though. The Krell FPB amp's manual warns about connecting tube equipment. However, the FPB amp works with tube gear if its output is capacitively coupled OR you install the input coupling capacitors in the FPB (a jumper).

Response to Audio Al: Hi Al, thanks for you comments. Yes, the room & corner tunes improve the sound. The obvious tip-off is a significant decrase in the slap echo in the room (this means the sound isn't bouncing around all over the place). I also hear a major improvement in stereo imaging. Image position is more accurate and images are better focused.

Fred

fcgobucks July 16, 2005 21:33

Hi,

Thank you very much for your comments. I agree 100% with everything you said. The dedicated listening room witht he freedom to "do my own thing" is the key :-)

Cheers,

Fred

fcgobucks June 15, 2005 12:32

Hi,

Yes, my listening position is nearfield. I find that in a relatively small room like mine, nearfield really opens up the soundstage. I used the George Cardas Golden Cuboid formula to calculate speaker placement and seating position. The speakers are 75" from the back wall and 46" from the side walls. Listening position is 58" from the speakers. The room is 14' wide and 17' long.

Happy listening,

Fred

fcgobucks June 14, 2005 21:44