Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Sometimes you can't pass up a great deal and I am glad I didn't when it came to buying MAXX 2's in perfect shape from a local audiophile! It's good to have the detail and slam of MAX... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
big hornsYou need to add to your music collection; a few LPs would help and get your mind off listening to the equipment. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)The Rowland's are musical and I wasn't interested in something with less power just in case I try different speakers someday. Also, with lousy AC despite dedicated lines, the battery power supplies... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: I think I have completed the Audio Circle of Life; solid state to tubes back to solid state. I think it is time for a rest. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Beta TestingStay with the Pass amps and forget the tube amps; too much noise and hassle; raises the noise floor. I ditched mine and went back to solid state! Don't miss them at all! posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Sherod, yes, my VAC 220's are for sale and I believe are sold at this point. I have absolutely loved the VAC sound, but with 101db efficiency don't need 220 watts a side. I am considering what to p... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Tube and Analog HeavenBeautiful system! I wish I could hear it! Sounds like you did what I did and haven't regretted it. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Tube and Analog HeavenBeautiful system! I wish I could hear it! Sounds like you did what I did and haven't regretted it. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Vandersteen / Ayre / Pranawire / KubalaHow have you liked your Prana wire? Do you find it musical; easy to listen to with great detail and nuance? posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Musical Joy - Money PitNice album collection. Your vinyl is going to sound great on your new Definitions. The Defs are very musical and they rock; rock, jazz, classical sound great. posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Loved the Caravelle and sub, however with kids 9,7,5,3 dancing in the room and bumping stands was unsettling. Moved to Definitions for kid protection and for more room in front of sp... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Decided I couldn't part with the Prana Wire speaker cable; it is too musical and easy to listen to. posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Swapped out the Krell KPS-28C for a Krell SACD Standard to take advantage of SACD collection. Swapped out the Caravelle monitors and Velodyne Subwoofer for the Zu Audio Definition St... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Daiwai; I am slow to respond to your post as I don't check it that often. I haven't sacrificed much bass in my room because I added the Velodyne Subwoofer; DD-15. Because of the placement of the su... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Mitch, I'll have to check out the Empire Strikes Back and compare to my stands that are standard with the Caravelle. Although, Robert has mentioned there will be a newer updated stand soon. Yes, I ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Replaced the 20ft Horizon microphone cable with a 5 meter XLR Purist Audio Design Venustas interconnect and so far am pleased with the additional reduction in the noise floor of the ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Irish65, the newer Caravelle stand is far superior to the stands my friend initially had with his Caravelles. The speakers rested on top and were not coupled to the bottom of the speaker. The new s... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Irish65, forgot to comment on the sub! The one Velodyne DD-15 inch is more than sufficient in this room. I thought about two subs, but the set up is a little more difficult, so I started with one a... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Irish65, the Sistrum SP-101 stands under the VAC Phi 220 monos are the only Sistrums I have ever owned and I can't compare them to the older model. I am very happy with the stands I presently have ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Installed Auricap .47uF; 600V caps; two per AC outlet. This is a very inexpensive tweak that has reduced the noise floor of the soundstage and seems to have reduced grunge in the AC ... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)Owl, yes, I did run the VAC on the big Wilsons and they did supprisingly well for tube amps. They actually seemed to go deeper than my Krell 750's, but were not as tight. I preferred my Wilsons wit... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)System edited: Replaced Horizon Microphone cable used with subwoofer with a Harmonic Technology XLR Subwoofer cable and find it cleaner sounding with better articulation of bass notes. posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Back to Solid State (No More!)I am checking my system to make some additions and noticed all your kind comments and appreciate them. Yes, the VAC equipment allows hours of unfatiguing listening. It is hard to leave the room to ... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike,Have you ever tried the PRANA Wire Cosmos speaker cable in your system? It is the most musical cable I have ever listened to. I was a die hard Transparent user until I heard the PRANA.... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
new dimensionHave you ever demonstrated the sistrum amplifier stand in your system? It will give you much better isolation of your tube amps and will definitely improve your soundstage. Money back guarantee! It... posted over 21 years ago | View comment |