Meticulously Picked SystemHi Antonio,You have developed a system that probably is very natural and communicative and lets the music flow and breath. How did you discover the Yamamoto DAC? This precious music preserving ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Ian,That is a nice box set of well chosen recordings and I currently have about 80% of those titles. IMO the AVVT and EML XLS are quite similar in sound although internally they are visually... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
main rigTriode, You've constructed a very nice system and it surely provides you with terrific musical satisfaction. Charles, posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ian,The Eclipse series of speakers (your former Super and my Total) are likely easier loads to drive . This would explain why the Frankenstein MK II seems effortless with them. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ian,I recognize that different listeners have varying demands. Some PRE owners are completely satisfied with the Frankenstein alone and others require more power for these speakers. So as usual... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ian,Congratulations on acquiring the PRE speakers, what amplifier are you driving them with? posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Ian,The AVVT is a very linear and top to bottom balanced 300b variant (mine is the 32b SL). The Sophia RP was very good sounding in my system for the 2 weeks I had them on loan. Both have a ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonAlways the ulterior motive brett. Let's hope that Jet is a demanding Drill Instructor (special forces style). Nothing but the best for your cables. Charles, posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Jet,Curious to see your impressions of the solid core silver cables. I use this type of cable as well and love them.Charles, posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Jet,I have read seemingly endless debate regarding AC vs DC heating. AC heating is more common with the lower power 45 and 2A3 tubes. The 300b camp is definitely split and both sides present... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Jet,It seems you have come to admire the sound of the EML XLS as much as I do. It's certainly one fabulous 300b. They're allowing you AC heating without need for hum pots, sweet!Charles, posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Drdavid says he just got a pair of the AVVT 32b from Jac's Music for his Frankenstein amps.Charles, posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Try calling Dennis Fraker of Serious Stereo at 406 222 9229. I bought my AVVT 32b SL from him last year and they were in excellent condition and sound splendid. This hard to find tube is a gem.This... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz CentralHello,I'm really impressed with your system and it appears to be exceptionally thought out. You must derive much enjoyment and beautiful music reproduction, congratulations. Charles, posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...That is a wonderful outcome Tboooe and confirms the importance of room and speaker interactions. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe,Here's an example, my 300b is an excellent SET and easily drives my speaker, I love this combo. I wouldn't suggest my SET as the best choice for your speaker however. It may be a good ma... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Hi John,I understand your point and humor ( belatedly ). I'm a strong advocate of SET amplifiers but have always made a case for appropriate vspeakers. Tboooe's speaker was matched to the LM SE... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Hi John, Do I sound negative? Don't mean to be. Just being cautious as these two amps and speakers represent different scenarios rather than 1:1 replacementsCharles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...John,I believe this amplifier you've chosen could work well with your speaker. I'm not nearly as confident of its pairing with Tboooe's Evolutions to be truthful.Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe,I'm not so certain this amp is adequate for your SF Evolutions. The beauty of the LM 845 is the exceptionally robust design with stout transformers and power supply that will control you... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJet,I'll agree to some inconsistency for Quinichette from one song to another. On certain cuts he sounds gorgeous. He's a very good musician but not as masterful as the others you've mentioned.... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...John,When Dennis Had speaks of bass and dynamics I actually attribute these qualities more to power supply, transformer quality and the circuit driver stage implementation more so than output t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Hi John, Congratulations on your new amplifier. What speakers will they be driving? This is the key determinant for a successful outcome. I'm not familiar with single ended pentode/ beam tubes ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitBrett,You sacrifices for humanity are much appreciated, you are indeed noble.Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe,The good news is speaker placement doesn't cost you anything ( other than a hernia, small price to pay for better sound LOL). It seems in your particular room that toe- in has yielded ve... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |