Class A - Smaller Room SystemHow does the M1 DAC compare to your older BDA-1? ( which BTW, I thought was no slouch).The Bricasti M28's were mildly slammed in the S'phile review by MF, should be VERY interesting to hear you... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
franco serblin ktemaPavpet, I see you are already moving on from your Ktema's?? Sold your Guarneri Momento's and now the Ktema's on the block. Some nice horns would would work well with your Wyetech's...they're effici... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sadurni Acoustics HornsAre you still using the EAD? I have this model as well and I think it is still fairly competitive with the current DAC's on the market. The EAD has somewhat of an analog sound and really sounds bes... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: Added second Zoethecus Z5 mahogany amp stand for ARC amp. Really like these stands, too bad they are no longer made.. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Franco serblinI ktemaThe Ktema's are an interesting choice. I have not heard them, BUT they sure look great and knowing how talented Franco was, I'm sure they sound awesome.Good listening. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Franco serblinI ktemaPavpet, I noticed you are selling your GH's and your Wyetech's...moving on?? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: Added Trampolin 2 to Table. This is a very nice overall upgrade and probably should be considered by all Linn LP12 owners. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tommy, glad you agree that the Real Traps are the REAL DEAL, LOL.In my room they exhibit similar traits as in your room...greater decay of notes and a more defined and deeper soundstage. I woul... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tommy, agreed that the T zero probably wouldn't make any sense. I wasn't actually suggesting that it did. OTOH, the T5 is a superb sub, ultra fast and able to get down clean to about 32hz. In my ro... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Actually Tommy, REL makes a few smaller options. Including my REL T5 and the REL T-zero. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tommy, I will be glad to give you any help I can in integrating the REL. I think all REL's are superb sub's and the R218 should make a great addition to your system.My only question/concern, is... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tommy, I think you will be VERY pleased with the Real Traps. They made a HUGE difference in my room. Agree with Seikosha, the Bass traps made the biggest difference. Do report back once they are in... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemThanks Lloyd. I completely agree that the design of speakers is definitely part art and part science. I think Franco hit one out of the park with the GH's. To this day, there isn't a small speaker ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemPavpet, you replaced the new SF Guarneri Evolutions with the GH's! I wonder how many others have done that, LOL. Having heard the new Evolutions on several occasions, I would agree that to my taste... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemPavpet, so that we are clear... you are saying that you used to own the GH's and now do NOT own the GH's!! The speakers that you are referring to that are paired with your Wyetech's are the SF ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemQuick question for Pavpet.. in your thread on 'what to buy' you state that you own the SF Evolutions...a very different speaker to the GH's!! Am I missing something here?? posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemCharles, I think you misunderstood my point. My point is that you seem to believe that ALL SET's will be a better match to these speakers than any other type of amp. IME, that is absolutely NOT the... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemCharles, It is possible that the power supplies of the 38 watt/ch Wyetech are up to driving the SF GH's.... I wouldn't know as I have not heard this combo. However, anyone believing that a flea pow... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemI still believe that the SF GH's are NOT an easy load on an amp and are fairly inefficient. IMHO, matching them with low powered or flea powered SET amps is NOT going to result in a sound that most... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemPaypet, interesting that 38 watts can drive the GH's. Like Charles1dad says, they must have very stout transformers. I know my ARC D70Mk2 with 65 watts/ch can drive the GH's...wasn't sure anything ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemPaypet, how much power does your 211 RCA SET mono put out? Also, how big is your room? Which model of G do you own? posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...John, IF knowledgable advice that suggests that the OP be cautious about pairing an expensive low-powered SET amp with his speaker.Particularly since I own a VERY similar speaker to the OP and you ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tommy, I think you may want to try placing the GE's perfectly parallel to each other....this is the way I listen ( IOW, NO toe in whatsoever)...report back if you try this, you might like it. :0) posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tommy, very happy to be of assistance. As jmcgrogan2 stated above, sometimes the best upgrades are also the least expensive.All the best,DaveyF posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Isochroism, I have NOT posted "conjectured based negative opinions". On the contrary, I have posted non-conjectured based opinions based on actual experience with the speaker's in discuss... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |