Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL amps70uf capacitor! Why on earth would a cap that enormous be required in a crossover? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsHi Chadeffect,At some point reality does bite. Speakers that utilize multiple capacitors or very large value capacitors in their crossovers can become prohibitive for the Duelund CAST unfortuna... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonTjkurita,I've heard the Psvane W.E. 845 tubes and they're exceptional, word of mouth says their 101D W.E. is excellent sounding ( I'll find out soon with my preamplifier). I suspect their 300b ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsLissnr, A friend of mine has a similar Duelund pathway as yours. Lampizator Big 5 DAC, Absolare Passion Signature preamp and Absolare Passion PSET amplifier, all three components have Duelund C... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsLssnr,The Duelund effect is cumulative because their contribution is in the direction of natural sound, how can a system sound " too" natural? They are exemplary is this fashion. They... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsDan,The CAST would be highly advisable in a speaker crossover, no question.Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsHi Dan,Believe me I spend my money cautious as a lot of High End audio can sometimes be hype and foolishness. Some products are worth their premium cost, Duelund is among this category. If you ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsBill,Here's my point, what other accessories or modifications are available for the same cost of the CAST that yield equally the musical/sonic results. Many products can alter the sound, not ne... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL amps+1Chadeffect, I'd only disagree with one point you made. They aren't stupidly expensive, when you factor in their actual performance contributions to your components/system. Their impact is so appa... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Coltrane begn to play the soprano saxophone more frequently as he moved on. He mastered the soprano and played it beautifully but I just prefer the sound of the tenor saxophone, full, rich and big ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Spirit,Mr Coltrane, yep! I like his sound and style of playing during his Prestige and Atlantic Records period more than the later Impulse years. Certainly you could say he continued to "evo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).For those who love jazz piano I recommend "Twogether" (correct title spelling). Features the very gifted but under rated John Hicks with alto saxophonist Frank Morgan on 4 of the selections. Sheer ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home)."Holistic listening experience", Spirit that sums up the SET effect and again you're right with stating, "an irreversible move". Right now I'm listening to pianist John Hicks playing along side sax... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,I thought the KR 845 had non standard specifications. If your Audion dealer gives the green light they are okay it seems. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Brett,If you have the time and the inclination read the reviews of the Sonus Faber Evolution and the Line Magnetic 219 SET on stevehuff photo. com he is interesting to read. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,Doesn't the KR 845 tube have different operational point parameters compare to the more common RCA standard used by most 845s?Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Spirit,Thanks for the vote of confidence. Spirit as you've probably realize by now I won't go into a lot of audiophile speak, instead I try to give the essence of what I hear. The W.... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Just take the speakers. They may not sound their best without the stands but the question you have is LM amp drive capability, that would be answered. Go for it.Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Shindo/Altec/GarrardBnrlaw,That speaker has a very appealing timeless elegance to it. This is a speaker I'd love to listen to. Really like the cabinets. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsChadeffect,A resoundingly yes to your description of the Duelund CAST.Fits my impression point for point, simply natural and realistic sound. What better compliment is there for an audio produc... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Dan,Wow, that's an excellent idea! Those speakers are manageable enough to make it plausible. The main objective is to hear the amp drive the speakers, so the location doesn't matter. Once hear... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Daveyf,I suppose we have said about all that can be said. You talk as though your experience is the only valid one and disregard the other two owner's contrary opinions. But yes we can end this... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe,Daveyf recommends an ARC amplifier, it very apparent that he and I represent nearly polar positions, ARC amplifiers don't move me. It isn't right vs wrong but simply taste and object... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Hi Tboooe,Your question regarding SET compared to a push pull integrated amplifier, well I'll give it a try (obviously my own personal journey).For roughly 15 years I used a variety of PP a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...I specifically pointed out that Art Dudley used a Shindo amplifier. The LM SET is a different amplifier with larger output transformers and is a much heavier amp. Amplifiers of the same specified p... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |