SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill The Yamamoto actually has good caps. But they are not Jupiter or Duelund CAST quality. Your improved sound is no surprise, and silver wire is a plus IMO. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
To see and feel the musicYes, it isn't always necessary or possible to pick a definitive winner. Just continue to enjoy the unique assets of each of your three amplifiers and appreciate the variety you have.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
To see and feel the musicHi Aball You seem to be fluctuating between two fine amplifiers, the el84 SEP and your 2A3 SET. Not a bad position to be in. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,I'm glad it met your expectations and I agree, it is special. I've had mine for 4 years and it isn't going anywhere. It's such a simple circuit/design, that's likely the key to its terr... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonBill if your amplifier is currently using electrolytic capacitors in the power supply I would have to believe there will be a significant improvement in the sound quality with the replacement o... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I understand what you are saying. A quick a/b comparision is misleading in this case. The longer I listened to the SET the more my appreciation grew(and continues to do so 6 years later!).... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill reading left to right.Honestly each listener, component and system is just different. I had a very good SS amp, Symphonic Line. The Frankenstein is just a more realistic sound and better a... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,I placed it in the direction of the label/letters. It sounds so right I didn't bother reversing direction to compare. Your fuse is a step up from my SR Quantum, so should sound even bet... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi thaluza ,I'm happy the amplifier has worked out well for you.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Roxy54,I used that tube successfully for quite a while. It will improve based on my experience with them. I hope it isn't a case of an odd tube/amplifier mismatch qhich happens sometimes. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonMeant begin. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonThese different amps and output transformer comparisons will be interesting to read about. Let the fun began. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I don't know what or how it happened, my system page individual pictures and text are completely gone. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Another point to mention. When you'll look inside the DAC you notice a lot of free space(much room for larger caps if needed). Shigeki Yamamoto believes in fewer part count for a simpler/p... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Honestly, I was pretty confident you'd be very impressed with the Yamamoto DAC. No hifi sound, just excellent natural music reproduction. It conveys the emotion and soul of music wonderful... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,The Yamamoto draws negligible power from your AC outlet. I would leave that DAC on 24 /seven. It will probably only add about $.20-$.30 cents a month to your electric bill. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Bill, congratulations on getting both the Yamamoto DAC and also acquiring the S ET amplifier. I believe once your Yamamoto settles in you are going to enjoy it very much. It is a music lovers... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ron,Okay, I took a chance and bought the Venissa Santi "Bienvenida" per your strong recommendation. Found the CD on Amazon.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Schubert,Maybe I'm missing your point but I don't see foolishness in Jeff's comment. Both jazz and classical repertoire pay much honor and respect to the "older' music. Jazz musicians do play t... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Ron,I will look for Venissa Charles, thank you. Ron, regarding live jazz music, I guess that's where you and I differ. I attendees performances regularly probably 25 to 30 performances each ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I found the Ruby Braff live recordings "Reggattabar" both Vol 1 and 2 CDs I look forward to listening to them.on amazon for 3 dollars each. Amazon has been a very good resource for me over the year... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Cdrc,Thanks for the Braff live recording recommendation. I love live jazz recordings. I'd suggest to you the Duke Ellington California Dance Party series(there are about 6 or 7 volumes availabl... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Dan & Dan 4 S.E.T.Hi,You're off to a good start! The SETs are responding favorably to the easier load they see. This makes sense, I'd suggest you also try your amplifier's 8 ohm tap as well. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,No worries and I appreciate your insight regarding the progression of your beautiful system. I'm clearly an admirer of SET amplifiers. It has been rewarding to read about you and others ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,I'm glad the SET amplifier experience turned out so satisfying for you. I know the profound improvement they made in my listening to music. It is hard to predict the outcome for another ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment |