The SummitDan,Your Garrard looks gorgeous! You did an excellent job with that plinth. The best part is it must sound as beautiful as it looks. You should be proud. Charles, posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomAgear,You're truly obsessed with my clinically aesthetic photography.Seriously, Jeff definitely should post pictures of his beautiful Absolare Passion mono blocks front and center sitting b... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Agree with the recognition of deserved gratitude. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Thw limitations of availability and potential microphony are valid. The only time I experienced microphony was when I tried the mesh version of the 101D. The presentation turned a corner w... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I've spent many months enjoying the Psvane Hifi series 101D in my preamplifier, it's a"very good" tube. The Psvane W.E. takes the sound further into the glorious realm of realism. The substain and ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi David,Nice to hear from you. These W.E.Replica tubes are intriguing to me. They are simultaneously highly resolved, very dynamic and yet utterly organic. That's hard to do, usually you'll lo... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,Considering the significant role the preamp has in a system, upgrading its active component(tubes) is unquestionably worthwhile. The impact of this change is equal to that of upgrading ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,Yes and that's what I hoped to describe, the gap between these two 101D tubes isn't vast (so far, but admittedly it's early).I think you and I probably think more highly of the Hifi ver... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).My Psvane W.E. Replica 101Ds arrived earlier today and have been in use the past 4 hours. In this very short period they're steadily improving and becoming smoother and more fluid. So far it isn't ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetcham,I don't want to disrupt Albert's page. I've compared these two tubes on my system page and other threads. To the point, both are superb in my SET amp.Charles, posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetcham,I don't have the Lampizator 7, that is Agear.I've been using the Takatsuki 300b tubes for over 2 years in my SET amplifier. I alternate them with the EML XLS and enjoy both tubes im... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAgear,If the Lampy 7 compels prolonged listening rather than fidgeting and flipping through tracks, that's extremely telling. Analytical behavior disappears when you become musically emotionall... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert,Your comments regarding the Allnic DAC are very telling given your deep entrenchment in the analog medium. I believe that DHT tubes are inherently special and expose the natural beaut... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Duelund or the Vcap would be worthy upgrade capacitors as far as I'm concerned. I believe that you'll be very impressed and happy with the Duelund CAST in your Yamamoto YDA DAC.Charles, posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo / RethmJhardy,You sure had a nice list of speaker contenders. Your current speakers compared to the Hornings would be very interesting to hear with your Shindo amplification. Charles, posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo / RethmYour system is well matched and thoughtout. It must sound very natural and emotionally engaging.Congratulations. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Ladanree,Honestly the choice of what capacitor is "best" is individually and preference based. People debate constantly about is A better than B, or what about C? The caps you mentioned have... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I've never heard the Triumphs but word of mouth and reviews say that they're very special speakers, you've certainly confirmed that reputation. Your description sounds like the presentatio... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I'm deep into jazz and you're a lover of classical music. The common thread, wonderful musicians and acoustic instruments predominantly used. Knowing that you really enjoyed your music via... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ladanree,I don't have the PS Audio DAC, I use their PWT(transport). The PWT-Yamamoto DAC is an exceptionally nice combination.Your Yamamoto modifications are interesting.I've heard some really ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,In an endeavor as individualistic as audio/music you never know how things will turn out. I thought you'd recognize the inherent excellence of the Frankenstein and I'm very pleased that yo... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Bill,Thanks for your comparison comments, I always appreciate and respect your opinions. That's a very positive report and in line with both Pap and Drdavid's enthusiastic experiences. I'... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Jet, I don't listen to pipe organ much, however the Hammond B3 used in jazz, oh yes. The fullnes, rich body and harmonics are presented marvelously. It feels as though the weight and size of... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Rok,"Other Places" Kenny Barron(leader) and features Bobby Hutcherson(quite prominently)."Skyline" Hutcherson(leader) featuring Geri Allen.Rok, "Other Places" really comes across... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I'm listening to the great vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson tonight. He's accompanied by pianist Kenny Barron on one CD and pianist Geri Allen on another. What marvelous talent these musicians possess... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment |