Mike Lavigne's SystemGlory,Interesting perspective, we`ll just disagree on your last sentence. I believe SET amplifiers have the potential to provide the"big picture" as completely as any SS amp. The key factor is ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
as good as i'll ever need!!Calloway,Yes I suppose there`s always room for improvement, I`d just be curious to know what sonic advancements you`ll notice. Transformer quality can`t be overstated. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemElberoth2,Very astute and interesting observations regarding the unique abilities of low powered SET amplifiers.I `d just mentioned in another thread if I were to ever return to SS amps, Dartze... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
as good as i'll ever need!!Calloway,I thought these amplifiers were already ultra performers, I`m surprised there`s that much more to be gotten out of them. It must be exciting, how much better than they become? posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hey Jeff,Thanks for the compliments,I appreciate them very much.I took a look at your system, we do have a lot in common, I`m sure glad I discovered Coincident products a few years ago.... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
" Less is Best " to meHi,1gear I like your concept of system building and component selection. I would think your sound is natural and realistic.Regards, posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ekwisnek,Hello and thank you,I really appreciate your very kind comments.I plan no changes in the forseeable future, I`m so content.Regards, posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Fiddler,1)I have no experience with the LSA at all and hav`nt commented on its sound(how would I know?)2)The last thing I`m interested in is a debate about who has the better sounding syste... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementAbruce,Israel does make a very powerful amplifier called the Dragon MKII. This amp has a huge power supply and massive transformers.It uses the 211 tubes in push-pull rather than SET. The Drago... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementAbruce I found measurements for your speaker on Stereophile. The Frankenstein would be a bad match with it. The Hales is85 db effficient and a 4 ohm load.In addition the load drops to below 2 o... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementHi,Abruce I don`t know mch about them.What`s their efficiency and nominal load/ohms?Charles posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear ,Thanks and happy listening to you also. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home)."Circular logic abounds"I could`nt have said it any better, but they`re very content, so to each their own. I`m certain you enjoy your Dude as much as I do my CSL.Charles posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi,Agear, thanks for your comments.I have heard a number of passive units(have`nt heard the Lightspeed however) and feel that for certain systems they`d be near ideal. For my priorities a p... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementBruce I already have one LOL. I was just curious as to your impressions. It is SOTA. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemJazzdoc,Congratulations! I can only imagine what your music must sound like via this beautiful system.Your linestage is very impressive,the look and design is like a piece of special audio ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Vicks7,Thanks for the kind comments.I had been using the very good Artisan silver cables(quite happily). The various 6 Moons reviews regarding the Liveline got my attention, I think they... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Isochronism,There`s no doubt the Coincident products were voiced to match(why not?). They are superb individually and even better when paired. I would imagine there`s also synergy when TRL p... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Bedroom AudioNice system, it`s simple and neat. I`d believe the music sounds natural and pure.Charles posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Ojdetos,Thanks very much for your comments, I appreciate them.Morganc,I just had the chance to listen to the TRL Dude linestage in my system 2 nights ago.Gon member bugredmachine(pe... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bvdiman,I really appreciate your comments regarding my system, as simple, natural and purity are my objectives.W.E.300b tubes are becoming harder to find and certainly ever more expensive. ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The $ Drain in the BasementAbruce,You have a very nice system!How long have you had the Coincident Statement Linestage and what`s your impression of it thus far?Charles posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Abruce,Thanks for the kind compliments, The Statement Linestage is truly a wonderful component.The music just has the breath of life and vitality of flesh and blood performers. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
A little at a timeA great example of simplicity(few components) with ultra sophistication(component selection)It must sound wonderful. Very nice! posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Evolution Acoustics and Brazilian TubesHi,I`ve heard the Evolution speakers at CES 2010 and this year at RMAF, yes show conditions but they did sound very well. I find the Audiopax approach to higher power with a true SET amplifier ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |