Sonus Faber Guarneri systemHi Fernando, the ARC is fully operational..:0) I finally replaced all the tubes and ended up with SED 6550's in the power section, JJ 6922's and GE NOS 6FQ7's as the drivers.After about an hour... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
ARC,CAT, SF and JeffSystem edited: Added ARC d-70 Mk2 as a tube alternative.. IMHO one of ARC's best amps. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFernando, please compare the Solista to the lamm/mr combo when you have listened more. I would think that the Solista must be far more of 'one cloth'so to speak.What tubes are in the Solist... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: Turns out my ARC D70 was modded to a Mk 11 version. The prior owner had forgotten and ARC just confirmed. Re-tubing with SED 6550's and NOS GE 6FQ7's. Not up yet. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingHi Fernando, I am currently using a bi-wire pair of Nordost Red Dawn Rev 11 speaker cables with the GH's. These cables are lightning fast and VERY detailed, I am hearing things that I hadn't notice... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemOOPs, One of these days, I will figure out how to edit the post after it has been uploaded.Assuming, of course ,that this is possible on this site!.. should read SF GH's.. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: The Nordost Red Dawn 11 bi-wire speaker cables work wanders with the SG GH's. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Vandersteen 2C setupDhgee, are you still using the GE 6550's in your D-70?I had one blow up on me a couple of days ago in my D-70 and will probablygo with the winged c 6650's.. any thoughts on these? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingHi Fernando, thanks for the sub recommendation, not sure I can support that in my very small room. How large is your room? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemSystem edited: ARC D-70 amp added as a tube back-up. Not yet running. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemFernando, Siltech is on my short list. Anyone have any other suggestions? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemWell I am about to change my power cord for the Rowland, does anyone have any suggestions? ( Please remember that the amp has a choke power supply).Also, needs to have a 20 amp connection. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Kharma / Halcro / Lyngdorf / ASR +Guydebord, great looking and I'm sure sounding system. You really have put together a great match of equipment IMHO. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemFernando, I have now done away with the DVD source and am back to my EAD/ Philips CD80 combo... which IMHO is a little bit less digital sounding posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFernando, The RM 200's seem to be a great choice for the SF's. I will be very interested to see what you think of the Lamm 1's when you have a choice to listen to that combo. My only concern with t... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemAdded a pair of old Monster Interlink Ref A interconnect cables between the Headphone amp and the DVD front end. Amazing that even after all these years they are still very acceptable. A true class... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemThanks Lapierre, the system does seem to have a good synergy. The only component I am thinking of acquiring is a good tube amp.. So I am going to see if I can audition a few.. I like your Mac Mc275... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
North Florida OfficeLapierre, looks like you have the same problem as myself..that being you have a very small room to work with.I have not heard the Mac MC 275's but have heard great things about them, have y... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemFernando, Thanks for reminding me of that. I happen to agree with you completely, many rooms I have heard have been treated to death ( which is very easy to do IMHO) and now sound lifeless and dull... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFernando, I recently heard the Wilson-Benesch Torus Sub with a pair of GM's. This was a superb combo and seemed to do everything right. The sub integrated well with the SF's and is lightning fa... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
keeping it simpleKeiserrg, have you considered an analog front end?I know this will require some investment in LP's, however, IMHO analog is far more impressive than digital as a front end.The G's sound gre... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemKodg, you know I really like the sound of the system as it is....YIKES I'm beginning to sound UNLIKE a 'phile!!Maybe I should try some treatments, maybe treat the wholeroom, BUT what happen... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Closer to the real thingFernando, I think the Jadis is a very good choice for the G's. Are you planning on trying any other sub's. I have heard great things about the Martin Logan sub and the JL's.However,I have not l... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Left of the DialInteresting, another SF lover and a guitar player to boot!IMHO the silk domes produce an amazing reproduction of the live sound of strings. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemJjhf5678, I actually have a couple of guitars. After many years I have boiled it down to an American Standard Telein natural ash, a black eric clapton strat with noiseless pups and a Taylor 810... posted about 17 years ago | View comment |