SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Jeff has the TL1 transport. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemHello Kenny,Congratulations on getting your new amplifier. I'm very interested to know how it pairs with your Horning Aristotle speakers. On paper it would seem to be a very fine match. Cha... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,A match made in heaven indeed! This is so true and what an achievement. My ears were use to the excellent standards set by the Takatsuki and EML XLS. All the high caliber systems I'd hear ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill (Grannyring),That CEC is a very good transport, Jeff and I have heard it with the Romulus CD, Pandora and the Yamamoto DAC. The PS Audio PWT is however a step above in sound quality. It's ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I can verify Jeff's comments as I've heard the above mentioned combinations in his system. Conventional wisdom would suggest that the internal disc player would be preferable (eliminating ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Rrsclyde,I haven't had my Elrogs very long and have roughly 120 hours of playing time. So far no problems but time will tell. I hope that they prove to be reliable, they are superior soundi... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I was curious if it appealed to you in the same manner as it does with me. I see that it does. The realism and natural character it has just connects emotionally and draws you in.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill (Grannyring),What do you hear that's different with your CEC and Yamamoto DAC compared to the excellent Aesthetix Romulus you had? Seems you can't go wrong with either choice. Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).John,I completely understand your perspective.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi John,I'm glad you stuck with those tubes and gave them adequate break in time. As I said before they had served me quite well. I've used Andy in the past and was satisfied with his service a... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Joe,Since my daughter has graduated from NYU(moved to LA) I don't visit NYC much anymore. Next time I do I'll look you up.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Joe,I've compared those two tubes on another thread. In a nutshell the Takatsuki is an excellent 300b. The Elrog takes its attributes a bit further. More dynamics and bass impact(and texture... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Dan and Joe,I've ordered your CD recommendations via Amazon and look forward to listening to them soon.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Joe,Thanks very much for the CD suggestions, I'll follow up on them. I can never have too much good music to listen to. and enjoy Joe let me know your impression of the Elrogs. I find the... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Dan,Thanks for the recommendation. I am unfamiliar with this particular artist but I will certainly check him out. Are you familiar with pianist Tardo Hammer? This guy can play! "Look Stop... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitDan,You're in a very fine position in regards to your system and I'm glad you recognize this. You have two amplifiers that you can enjoy at anytime and that's to be admired. Which ever presenta... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Theloneous Monk "Live At The Jazz Workshop" is terrific! I just got this 2 CD recording today. It is every bit as excellent as " Live At The It Club" . Monk and his quartet ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,The individual pictures and descriptions of my audio components are still missing. I always had a gut feeling that that NAT-audio components were very special, your happiness has confirm... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jond,I understand your admiration. The Yamamto is musically superb and fits my system in an excellent manner. In the five years that I have happily use this DAC I have not come across anything ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).The sonic view is terrific at this altitude.Charles, posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,Okay I'm back to reality now. I posted an Elrog ER 300b update earlier today on the ongoing thread. We're both fortunate guys, what a pure joy they are in the Frankenstein.IMO a mandato... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I've finally seen the light and will transition to high power class D amplifier(3000 watts per channel)and 74 db sensitive speakers with a nominal impedance load of 1.5 ohms. LOL!Actually I... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Yes,These Elrog tubes offer tremendous value as far as I am concerned. They are not inexpensive but given the superior level of performance and sound quality they provide , they are worth every... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Bill,My admiration for Dr. Schaffernicht and his Elrog tube is also quite high. It is as you note a smooth ,refined and organic sound yet with superb resolution. This is a benchmark for the ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Blll I have my Yamamoto on a Star Sound Apprentice for vibration management and this is a very effective match. The Apprentice definitely is an asset. The sound becomes even more open, dynamic,... posted about 11 years ago | View comment |