Texas Heat with Apogees and TRL ampsOne of the reasons I am enjoying my first SET 300B amp so much (besides the excellent EML 300B XLS tubes), is the caps were upgraded with the new Jupiters. There is no doubt they are a major contri... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Musical Joy - Money PitHi Downunder,Your money pit must sound fantastic, going by the stellar components you have assembled. Makes me wonder what I'd have assembled, had I your resources. Must be quite an... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Mike's pennies vs dollars DIY systemI'm also envious of your abilities, it sounds like they are hard-earned on your part, requiring a great deal of diligence. That is very commendable, if I wasn't so dense, I would be doing similar t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, as NASA might say to a shuttle crew,"all systems are nominal".System-wise, I've got no where to go, except to switch on my amp and select a source, and sit down and enjoy.<... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,Glad to hear things are looking up, and system access has been regained. Now if you can vent the heat generated by the big Krells into your heating system, you'd have it made.<... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe,Though not optimal, you might consider taking your SF's to the dealer, and trying them with the LM amp. You can compare with other amps they have on hand, to see if they would make t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Sorry, Daveyf, I didn't know you were having a friendly exchange with Charles. He has been very helpful and supportive to me in my quest for sonic fulfillment.Carry on, and enjoy the music,... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Daveyf,Charles knows full well the limitations of SET amps, and that in all probability, most speakers don't match well with them.He has found, though, that when a good match has be... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Madranker's Blazing Bottles and KnobsMadranker,I can really relate to your system, your Garrard 401 is a thing of beauty. Can you tell us who built the plinth? (I also have a 401).I would love to hear it with the Reed ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Edgarhorn Titan Horn SystemGwalt,Thank you for your kind comments. I came late to the SET party, but I am certainly enjoying it now. Better late than never!I would love to hear true horn drivers with my curre... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Edgarhorn Titan Horn SystemLovely system, I can only imagine how beautiful and dynamic it must sound.Congratulations, and enjoy,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI will be interested in your impressions of the Tempo Silver cable. I won't be at all surprised if you order your own immediately. Thousands can be spendt, but for my money, these can't be bettered... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Added Tempo Electric 12 gauge solid-core siver speaker cables (two pair, one pair for each power amp). This has made for resolution and detail I didn't know my Tannoys were capable o... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitCharles, with the silvers, the VAC sounded better than I ever knew it could. Detail, resolution, and presence that I did not know it, and the Tannoys were capable of.The VAC doesn't quite e... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Brett, Charles, Dave,I tried the VAC/Auditorium A 23 together last night, and while it sounded very good, it's not in the same league as with the TE Silvers. Guess I'll have to give J... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThe Tempo Electric solid core/teflon tube cable went on the SET 300B/Tannoy setup last night, and the improvements were on the same level as with the VAC/Tannoys.Cello and piano were huge i... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThat's a great idea, but then that'd take away money for system upgrades, to keep travel times short at about 120 MPH. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitBrett, all I can say is, jump on a plane and come see for yourself!It's only about 3000 miles, isn't it? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The Dojo - Time to ChillWelcome to the EML 300B XLS club, and again, thanks to Charles for his recommendation, as that is how I learned of the XLS's, too.My small world is much better with great sounding music, no... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Dave,I think the EML's are pretty much broken in, as you know they are amazing. I have been focusing on the VAC PA 35.35 lately.My initial asessment of the solid-core silver cabl... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitWell, I still can't edit my VS. Hope the A'gon mavens can help.Yesterday, I added Tempo Electric solid-core 12 ga. .9999 silver w/teflon tube insulation to my system, for use with my VAC PA... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonHi Dave,I'm glad to see you are getting on well with the XLS's. I'm still being amazed daily at how much music I hear from these tubes, and the modest, but modded, Assemblage Audio SET 300B... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulHi Scott,I'm glad to see you are enjoying, and benefitting, from your computer audio experience. My distaste for computers will prevent me from trying it, perhaps for the long haul.... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitCharles, Chris, Brett, please read my last post!Thanks,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI've added Herbies Tube Dampers to my EML 300B XLS tubes, but I can't edit my system for whatever reason it is this time.Several CD's I ordered from ECM in Germany arrived yesterday, and I ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |