Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Not Charles :0)..BUT I think I can answer your question in your last sentence. I believe you can get the same magic ( actually a LOT more, since the low powered SET wouldn't be an option at that po... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles...if you read the review in S'phile, you may have noted this statement:"The review proceeded as planned, although when Peugh visited my home to fine-tune the installation, he obser... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...There is something else that occurs to me in this discussion. That is-- how wise it it to have an amp that is always pushing to its extremes to drive your speakers? I have always felt that it is be... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles and I have had this discussion before. Since I own the SF GH's and Charles does not( in fact his speakers are quite efficient), I am wary about his comments. I have attempted to use ( I say... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles1dad, a quick question....do you believe that there are ANY speakers that are NOT suitable for low powered SET amps? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, having just read the review that Charles 1 dad related to, I can say this:Saying that anyone prefers a tube amp to the Musical Fidelity Tri Vista 300 isn't IMHO saying anything too surp... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, i would suggest that you do NOT consider a SET for the GE's. The GE's are fairly inefficient and can be a somewhat difficult load for the partnering amp.All of the G models share this a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, I think with a good tube integrated and some bass traps, you will find that your GE's will come alive. Do report back. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, I think you may be short changing the sound of your new GE's. The reason I say this, is because as you go up the line with SF speaker's, they become more and more of a lens on the upstream ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, I like the Frey and above line in Nordost. As to a tube amp, I would say that depends on budget, BUT I think something like the ARC Ref 75 would be a good match, or better still the Ref... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, you may want to try some tubes with your new G's. G's love tubes and even IF they are up stream, like in the preamp section, the G's would respond.Also, I happen to really like Nordost ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
ARC,CAT, SF and JeffHansf, I haven't used the Hales System 11 Sig for several years. However, I do not believe that when Paul changed to the round tweeter that he also changed the x-overs.Therefore, the x-over value r... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: Added Radikal D power supply to LP12 and modd'ed with Cirkus/Magik/Kore sub chassis. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Simple but effectiveMaelob, a oppo 103D or 105 may be a thinker, LOL. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Simple but effectiveThank you, Mjcmt. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
ViVid SystemIcorem, great system. I recently heard the Giya G1's and they were MIGHTY impressive. One of the best speaker's that I have heard in regards to their ability to resolve and delineate the bass notes... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemBaggs1, I don't know why you think I have Sold the ARC D70Mk2. I have NOT sold it. Still holds a very valuable place in my system.As for the ARC D115Mk2, I like this amp too, BUT I think that t... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
For The Love of MusicAlan, please tell us how you rate your Classic 3 against your Lingo'ed LP12? posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, I forgot to get back to you about the SF Olympia's at Newport. I did "see" them, BUT unfortunately they were a static display. Looked VERY nice for the money and had the usual SF ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Liszt, Luxman, Esoteric in Dedicated Music RoomNice room and well thought out system. Love your EC Strat and ASAT. I have an EC strat and a Fender Amer Standard Tele with a Mesa Tremoverb 2 12" combo.MUCH smaller room than yours, but w... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Doctor's Rx-Wilson X-2, Lamm, PDS MPS5I had the pleasure of listening to this room and system yesterday. A quieter and more accurate room one could not ask for. Great room. The Wilson's and the Lamm's are a great combo. Congratulations... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemOnemug, I am a little surprised that the GH's work with flea powered amps, such as your 7wpc 300b SET, or for that matter with your 30wpc PP 300b. I presume you are listening at low levels in a ver... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemHi Onemug, Thank you for posting that. I do remember Martin Collom's review of the GH's. When he says you cannot expect really high sound levels, especially in the bass, I have to agree with him. O... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, the new Olympica 1's do look good. I wonder if they are going to be at the Newport Show; if so, I will definitely give them a listen. posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, I LOVE the art works on the rear wall! Looks just like my system did when the kids were that age. Not sure on the art's ability to control room acoustics, LOL.Very nice system. posted about 13 years ago | View comment |