A mix of modern and classicHello Swanny,What might be a point of interest for you, is my XX2MKII has had a top-of-the-line retip by Soundsmith. It not only made it sound good again, it made it sound much, much better... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks, Charles, and same to you!Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitJetrexpro, you are going to love those tubes! You'll be glad you got 'em!Have a great Christmas,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Arj, all,As far as cables go, I'm using Auditorium A23 speaker cables for the SET amp, and I've ordered silver/teflon speaker cables from Tempo Electric (12 gauge), for use on the VAC... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI think a guy needs multiple wives like he needs another hole in his head! My apologies to the ladies, but IME, all women are as crazy as s*it-house rats (on acid!).But then again, most wom... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitWell, gentlemen (and women), I address you red-faced. I recently decided to give my VAC push-pull PA 35.35 some listening time. Great.So, while listening, I thought I'd try the 4 Ohm taps. ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy - Manley 300B - Manley EL34Charles, right you are! My HPD's have never sounded less than good, with all the amps I've tried on them, with the exception of my first tube amp, a Sophia Baby.Aragon 3002 (modded 300Wpc S... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy - Manley 300B - Manley EL34Hello Musicophile,Been a while, you've made some nice changes. How do you like the GR version of the Kensingtons?Since our last posts, I have changed to SET 300B amplification, and ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitAs Chris suggested, I ordered and received two CD's from Ultra Analog (they usually only sell reel-to-reel tapes, but Edward Pong put these CD's out to try and help the artists).Edward sent... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitLast night, I listened to Dexter Gordon, "The Other Side of Midnight", a superbly quiet piece of vinyl, and the live performannce was very upbeat and engaging. The Black Lion reis... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Added EML 300B XLS tubes to system thread. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitYesterday, some new LP's showed up. Miles Davis, "Four & More", live from the New York Philharmonic,Thelonius Monk, "Monks Dream", and Dexter Gordon, "Both Sides of Midnigh... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks so much Charles, I'm still flabbergasted, but it sure feels good. No way I thought this was going to happen. I feel these tubes are a steal at $700 a pair, considering what the Takatsuki's c... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, please see my system notes, for my impression of the EML's.Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Charles, and others. As I stated on Charles1dad's system thread, I installed the EML 300B XLS tubes yesterday. I first listened to a CD of Beethoven Complete String Quartets, String Quartet N... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Charles,I din't hear back from Sonic Frontiers, so I went ahead and installed the new tubes. As per the instructions, after four hours of use, I will shut the amp down (in about half ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,Thanks for setting me straight on the output power question. Chris Johnson passed my question to his technician, Mike Kerster. I haven't heard back from him yet. I think I will go a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, the EML specs page has the output in watts listed as 27 (in a class A amplifier). I know I am showing my ignorance here, but the rated power output for the amp is 9Wpc. Is there a chance t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hello Charles,My EML 300B XLS tubes arrived today, and after reading their warnings about possible tube damage in certain amps, I am reluctant to put them in, until such time as I have conf... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulScott, I live on Whidbey Island, west of Oak Harbor, off West Beach Road.Contact: [email protected] a great day! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Chris,Thanks for the PM, I have ordered the CD. I know I made a recommendation for you, and I will repeat it here for the benefit of other members.Hilary Hahn, "The Encores&... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHi Chris!Well, the new EML 300B XLS lights are less than half the price of a pair of Takatsuki's, so that's something to celebrate. I think I've gone as far as this particular road ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage + Contemporary = SoulHi Scott,I've just been going over some of your system details, and I see you have done many modifications on some of your equipment.I find this to be an enjoyable, and cost-effecti... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitHello Charles,I have just ordered a pair of EML XLS tubes from RAM Audio Labs. I spent a couple of hours looking into these tubes, I like what I read regarding their sound characteristics, ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThank you, Charles, for your suggestion, I will look into the EML tubes.Chris, it may not be the Devil at all, just insanity on my part. $1658.34 is the current price. How much better they ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |