SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Finally mustered the discipline to remove my Takatsuki tubes and place my EML XLS in the Frankenstein. They have been sitting on the shelf and ignored. I want to get some time on them and listen. E... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett, Have you ever thought about learning to play it? I played trumpet as a youth and wish I had continued.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
system of utmost simple compositionI know exactly what you meant and fully relate.While listening to music I play various air instruments like an expert! If only I could convert this talent to a real instrument. You should hear my b... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
system of utmost simple composition"Sorta makes you feel you are playing in the band" You do this also huh?LOL.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
system of utmost simple compositionThe Yamamoto amplifier with the EML Mesh plate 2A3 must sound so natural and heavenly. Jazz guitar chords with their harmonics and overtones have to be captivating. I'd really like to hear ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemThe Absolare electronics are stunning in their transparency,tonal fullness and utter organic character.The PSET amplifier has just fantastic realism and flesh and blood presence.They combine effort... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
system of utmost simple compositionFortapache,Good to see this fine system posted.It seems a perfect match for someone who loves and appreciates the beauty of music as you do.How sensitive and whats the load impedance of you... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Brett,What a thoughtful thing for her to do, I know you sincerely appreciate it. How does that horn sound? I have a cornet and also a Bach trumpet and keep them for sentimental reasons.The B... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceI `ve had various people ask my advice /opinion on these Takatsuki tubes over the past year. My only reservation in recommending them is the very high cost.You never know how someone will judge the... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceThe Sophia RP and the AVVT 32SL would be a good battle of upper tier 300b tubes.AVVT is very hard to find these days but both of them were an excellent fit with my Frankenstein MK II. A very good 3... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceTjkurita,The Sophia RP sound very well in my amplifier and I enjoyed them for 2 weeks(may not have been fully burned in). When the Takatsuki were 1900-2000 per pair the RP becomes more a value ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomJeff,How much more listening did you do after I left this afternoon? I`d love to have stayed longer if not for work this evening.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomJeff received the Absolare Passion Signature amplifiers today and I helped with the setup and placement. The amps are big, heavy but quite attractive. Sophisticated with an understated but unmistak... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
BeerGuts reference systemGut man,This is a very nice system you have,it must sound devine.I placed Duelund CAST capacitors in my speakers and DAC.Unquestionable improvement and although expensive it was worth every... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Almost finishing..I can believe you're very happy.What caused you to go from a 600 watt SS amp to the 15 watt tube amp? This is quite interesting and would require a different mind set. What did you lose/gain wi... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceTjkurita,I do tend to ramble about items that really impress me and the Takatsuki is certainly one of them. I tried a pair of the reissued WE 300b but they were out classed by Takatsuki, AVVT 3... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Sorry,Dexter Gordon, " Doin' Allright". posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).For anyone who enjoys Thelonious Monk as much as I do I strongly recommend "Live At The It Club". Simply beautiful Monk doing his thing like no other.What humongous talent!Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Listening to tenor saxophone players tonight and it fascinating how they use the same instrument and get such a different sound and feel, so beautiful. Charlie Rouse, "Unsung Hero"Oliver Ne... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Brett,I'll check it out, thanks.Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Cain & Cain, Custom 300B, Digital SourceTjkurita,I use the fabulous Takatsuki-TA 300b and understand your happiness with them. They`re the best 300b I`ve heard so far in my amplifier.Very nice system your have put together by the way... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
ShindoAn Air tight 300b? Must have been good! I imagine the Shindo sounds different but beautiful also. Like you I clearly prefer high efficiency speakers with high quality lower powered tube amp... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Onemug,Thanks, I'll give Mr. Loeb a listen. Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
ShindoThe O/96 Orangutan would seem an easier load for the Montrachet amplifier. I wonder how much the presentation differs between the two speakers. Charles, posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Brett, I haven't personally heard the Audion 845 SET amp. If 213 Cobra (Phil) and Germanboxers (Jordan) say it's an excellent amp I trust their opinions. Jordan has that amp and also the Coinci... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment |