Digital loveNumber 95,that Audio Research Ref 3 is my favorite Valve preamp of all time. The 610Ts are very nice too of course. A lot of power for tubes. What speakers do you use?I would try the Sc... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi number 95.I would say the Scarlatti is even more detailed than the Elgar plus and Verdi Verona etc. The difference is that it is less cool sounding. Just the new clock seems to stop it f... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveSystem edited: Arrival of Scarlatti system. Yes the DAC has now arrived! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Apogee DIVA strikes backHi Florent,finally received my new front end. The new DCS Scarlatti. The sound is utterly amazing. I dont want to start the whole amp thing off again. But with nothing added or taken aw... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveSystem edited: The slow but sure arrival of the DCS Scarlatti digital system. Unbelievable sound. Puts an end to any discussion about digital vs analogue etc. The most natural, real, "reach out and... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Stevan Apogee SystemHi Stevan,You need to be careful with under 4ohm types, but anything else is good. If you have a fairly clean power supply then you are good. Try the 1000watt monos. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Stevan Apogee SystemHi Stevan,I have found valve amps have too many short comings. I have found other ways to get the fluidity valve fans adore. I have to say you have work real hard to beat the ICE power ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveI have to say I wouldnt say no to a pair of Scintillas. Although the last thing I need is more stuff! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHa ha Muralman1,I think we have the right speakers! I dont think it is just a question of hairs on the back of the neck. The Avantegardes would probably take the hair off the top of your head t... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Muralman1,I am quite happy with my sound. You are welcome to have a listen.The hifi has very little signature itself. No noise. And thanks to the clean mains and its own spur and fil... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Muralman1,It has been a while since I last heard a non oversampling machine.I have found you have to work hard to get CD players to sound at their best.Apart from the usual burn ... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Muralman1To be honest the amps we were speaking about are not really class D but switching amps. Ah well...On Oversampling etc I cannot really say. Its all about how it is done.D... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Florian,Resolution? I have seen your CD player man. By todays standards its like an ipod . The players we were discussing on email are in a totally different league.You need valves I... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Muralman1,we are all a little that way. Some people dont want change.I love the fact this technology and performance is becoming cheap and competing with extremely exotic equipment f... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi florian.The tollerances you speak of are everything. The thickness of the glue dictates the weight of the ribbon etc. I know the original Apogees were not the best made speakers in the world... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveMuralman1,you got it right there. This is the problem. Do you want to hear what IS there or not? Many dont know the difference and they are chasing an "idea" of what the recording is,... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Florianw,I take your point with drivers, but they too have come a long way with modern glues and more powerful magnets computer controlled laser cutting etc.Valve amps...I have s... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
The Flemish TouchHi nice system,I like Metronome players. I have just ordered VD master LE cables how do you find them and what did use before? posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Esotheric,haha banjo! The soundlabs or the new martin logan cls may be the only options for a modern electrostatic speaker. I havent heard the innersound but it uses subs. The quad is more o... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
simple state of the art systemNo chance of changing to a nice pair of beauhorns then? Oh the highs and who needs a sub? Perfect for minimum maximum NOT posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveEsotheric my man,if i had to be buried I think 2 DM88s laid end to end may not quite do it. Unfortunately i would need 3! You might get a deal on it as there need not be any electronics inside,... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
My First Stero, Help neededHi Sogood51, pop away my friend!we have to be careful here in describing what we are hearing in the presentation. The amps you mention are all ok. Nothing wrong with them. Trust me once you... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
My First Stero, Help neededVinyl19 "Jolida JD 3000 mono blocks"Remember the valve is over 100 years old now. Technology has moved on.The only problem with these tube amps is driving a full range speaker... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi Gallant diva,Audio research is one of my favorite amps. Very musical, and have soul. But in comparison to the Halcro and the Bel canto its bass is not as lightening quick or defined in the l... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
A little bit of heavenIn fact this system puts to shame some in the "All out assault" listings! Please do us all a favour I put it up there. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment |