Air, Magnets, String & TapeI don't believe that the B&W 801 with its low ohm lmpedance would be a good idea with a SET amplifier. This speaker was likely designed with the intention to use with transistor power amplifiers. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jazzdoc, I have three of your suggestions but not the Red Norvo, I'll check that one out.Thanks Roxy54, that one I haven't heard. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).For those who love jazz vibraphone as much as I do here are a few recommendations. Milt Jackson, "Big Bags Milt Jackson Orchestra" 1962.Milt Jackson, "Bags and Trane" 1958.Bobby Hutcher... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SteVe's VsCongratulations on the Lampizator components, they must sound wonderful. I'm not surprised that the new source had greater impact on your sound than the speakers. If music signal information isn't ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET with Zu...Hi,Sounds like a plan. I look forward to it. Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
To see and feel the musicAball," measuring natural responses i.e. human ones" that effectively says all that really matters. I respect scientific method and its many obvious contributions but music and our in... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET with Zu...Iramirez, I do share the same curiosity as to what I'd hear differently from the these two speaker designs. I imagine both can be very good sounding but with different presentations. Same scena... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, The HF CTI-1Ultimate is genuinely superb and I'd be surprised if you aren't smitten by it. I use it as my digital cable and find it stunningly "natural" in character.Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceI had the good fortune to see the late Elvin Jones twice and what an unadulterated pleasure that was. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomSal,Wow, you described the differences between original/early pressings vs current reissues just as I hear them. Natural tone, dynamics and emotional involvement are better. The newer LPs sound... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomHi Sal,It's funny your mentioning the judgements of the "music critics". Jeff and I had that very same discussion and conclusion two days ago ! We have compared some of my early press... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomJeff has been a friend for over 20 years and I listen in his home quite often. The VAC Phi 300.1 mono blocks will drive the Rockports easily. They are exceptionally good push pull amplifier... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET with Zu...Hi,I made an offer before and it still stands. I've never heard Zu speakers in a home system(only shows and it was played much too loud for me). You're welcome to hear my system if you'd like t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET with Zu...Very nice!This is a well thought out audio system and surely must sound exceptionally good. I see you've discovered the sheer joys of SET amplification, there may be no going back(smile).Ch... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tickled PinkYep,Be patient and let this new amplifier burn in. Once thst occurs there's the added bonus/ flexibility of trying various types of tubes which can make a substantial difference in your sound. ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomJeff,Thanks for having me over yesterday. Your new Basis tonearm is a genuine improvement and played music beautifully. I'd have to think you analog front end is completely fulfilling for you a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sadurni Acoustics HornsHi,Given your system make up and taste I think you'd love the Coincident linecstage (it has only one gain stage). My SET has two gain stages, so a total of three for the entire system isn't bad... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital Source"Until then I am happy, though"That's the important part. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sadurni Acoustics HornsVery nice system you've developed. With the efficiency of your speaker you're using only small fractions of a watt. Same as Dan wrote, my speakers are also 94 db sensitive but 8 watts of 300b SET i... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Simply BeautifulI'll echo the comments of others, your room is beautiful and your system is wonderfully arranged. Based on the description you provided your sound is very natural and thus is effectively allowing y... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceHi Tjkurita,My listening levels are pretty much the same as yours and that's plenty for me. I feel that with good hearing still intact and with a system that's resolving, natural and nuanced th... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceI wouldn't worry about it much. Even the very large , complex and expensive systems struggle and come up short with large scale orchestral music . Yes they'll play louder with less earlier compress... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Dave,Thanks for your report, wish TJ could have attended as it seems to have been a fun occasion. I hope you NYC guys are able to arrange more of these get togethers.Charles, posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonYes the RP is better than the very respectable BT. I thought the Takatsuki were there also. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Brett,Spread the joy and provide some details, were you all able to compare amps or different 300b tubes and what music did you listen to? posted over 12 years ago | View comment |