SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Lak,Thank you very much.You also have very nice systems (3).Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note - Simple EleganceChayro,I bet this system sounds wonderful.I heard the Viva Verona driving Trenner Friedl RA Box speakers at CES 2010.It was one of the very best rooms I heard,very natural and realistic.You... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Andrew,If someone were to ask my advice for cost effective upgrades, I`d suggest the following.If a budget is relatively limited yet someone wants true unquestionable sound quality improvement.... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I have to mention that the Synergistic Research Quantum fuses are really making their presence felt.With additional hours the sound is very natural and fluid with definitely increased transparency ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Rok,Yes I have quite a few Miles recordings myself.I just ordered some Fats Navarro CDs, he IMO is one of the true greats of jazz trumpet, a stunning bop player who died too soon (age 26!).W... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Last night a friend and I were fortunate enough to attend a performance at Detroit Orchestra Hall(what a beautiful interior! the epitome of good taste and decor). They`re doing a Beethoven festival... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Rok2id,"Bags Groove" is a classic! Milt, Monk and Miles.Then you have Percy Heath's bass keeping it all tied together, I love it.If you like that I'll assume you must like "Walkin" by Miles Dav... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Rok2id,You're welcome and thanks for your comments.Billy Eckstine had one of the great voices in jazz and his pairing with Sarah Vaughan and his big band of the1940's-50's are timeless. You men... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).The Synergistic Research fuses have really come into their own now.Burn-in was a necessity, they unquestionably improve openness, clarity and overall detail. They and the Star Sound products compli... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jazz alert, I have to recommend these CDs, I've had them quite a while but play them frequently as they're so engaging and involving. "Manhatten Moods" a duet with Mycoy Tyner (piano) and B... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Onemug,When Israel introduced the Frankenstein the KR 300b was his favorite.He loved its sound but found the tube unreliable with too many failures in the field. He was not happy with the lack ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Onemug,The Frankenstein runs at 26 watts of dissipation, Israel runs the 300b in a relatively conservative manner.I`m glad the EML true woven mesh tube worked out fine for you. How would you co... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I`m a deep admirer and lover of jazz music. Three CDs I`ve been listening to a lot recently are really a joy.All rhree are live recordings,just in case anyone is interested.1)Carmen McRae, ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Onemug,How are the EML mesh plate 300b tubes working out? I would like to hear them in my amp one day. They have a great reputation for their sound.Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Andrew,The SR Quantum fuses initially were a step backwards, the sound loss it's organic character and became a bit clinical and hifi.After about 120 hours or so it just regained the naturalnes... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Thanks,This cable and the Sablon Panatela digital cable seem like good products. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)What is the cost of this digital cable and is it organic in nature or is it more the ultra detail-resolution perspective? I prefer musicality rather than the hifi sound.Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).If I do anything with the speakers it'll likely be trying out the Star Sound Stands.Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I placed the Star Sound brass points beneath my DAC yesterday and the improvement was immediate.Now they`re beneath all of my components and without any question this product is beneficial.There is... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Chuck,Thanks for the suggestion.I tried both directions early on and will do so again when they have additional hours.Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Do you feel you`re taking a risk by running the components with fuses(or is that a small risk). How much sonic improvement do you feel you gain?Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Andrew,At this early stage the results are mixed.With the SR Quantum fuses in the amplifier and linestage there seems more clarity perhaps, however the character has become a bit clinical and c... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,I`m as big a fan of SET amplifiers as you`ll find,but realize they are`nt the answer for everyone.If you`re truly pleased with your present amplifiers why change them?(unless you just wa... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,Good call on both of those choices, I believe you`ll have no regrets.Regards, posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Andrew,You make a strong point regarding long term value (which is an individual determination), this is something I always factor in my decisions. It's very easy to pour hard earned money on a... posted over 13 years ago | View comment |