The SummitI must admit, the Devil is working on me to purchase the Takatsuki 300B tubes for my Assemblage SET.Even though it's been factory upgraded, these tubes will cost more than the amp (nearly d... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hello Noromance,I finally got around to tearing down my 401, and checking the spindle bearing. To my dismay, I found an indentation worn on the spindle bearing surface. So, the heavy mat an... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris, I may be the last person to ask regarding SET's, but I'll give it a shot.I'm thinking if the impedence drops to 3 Ohms, a typical SET may not do the 800's justice. Perhaps a push-pul... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeChris,Congratulations are in order, I'm so glad for you they are everthing you expected and hoped for. May you enjoy them long and well!Best regards,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Added new Auditorium 23 speaker cables, which just arrived. My first impression is very favorable, although much more listening will reveal their true character. On two solo guitar c... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)I checked into the Kokomo Ceramic bearing, and reports were not so good. Too much wear on the spindle bearing surface. So yes, I do use the brass bearing.As soon as I get caught up around h... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sadurni Acoustics HornsThanks Sadurniacoustics, My two amps are close in how they sound, but the SET 300B has that something extra that the push-pull EL 34 can't quite do, and that's to provide greater involvement in the... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hello Noromannce,Like you, I don't spend money just to spend money. I looked at getting some of the best 300B's currently available, but I just couldn't justify the expense.As a com... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sadurni Acoustics HornsI enjoyed reading your thread. It spoke to me, as I fairly recently acquired an SET 300B amp, which is mated with my custom built Tannoy HPD 315's, which are in the range of 94db sensitivity. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Vintage (mostly)Hello Noromance,Since my last post, I sent my SET 300B for factory upgrades, and I put NOS tubes in (w/the exception of some nice Chinese Mesh Plates), it has proven to have great synergy w... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitSystem edited: Just purchased Auditorium 23 speaker cables. It is my first cable change in nearly ten years, I greatly look forward to them. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny,Your comment regarding passing your system on to your daughters brought a smile to my face. My two sons, I know, are wanting mine when the time comes. I haven't been able to decide wh... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeThanks Chris,I too wish we were close enough to pester each other in person.I'm afraid I couldn't get comfortable sticking something into my ear to listen to music. All those ear-bu... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny,Your kind words, and insight into my perspective of this hobby, is greatly appreciated. As your Hornings are a big deal for you, so were the Tannoys for me, as I had to sell a fine pa... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Air, Magnets, String & TapeHi Chris,Belated happy Thanksgiving to you! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemWell Kenney,Your acquistion of your Horning Aristoteles (I do hope I have spelled it corrctly this time), induced me to do a bit of research on them, and what I learned is very impressive.<... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
My System & RoomI can't but agree with the opinions on your room, very well done. Your system is well matched for your room. I hope your planned upgrades bring the improvements and enjoyment you wish for.<... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, Sal, Albert,I have just taken notes on the last few posts of future music purchases, great thanks.I suggest Dexter Gordon "Manhattan Symphonie", and "American Classic", wit... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemHi Kenny,I very much like your system, and your rack is a top-notch DIY effort. We have some things in common, that of being at the age, and time in our lives, where the focus can be on the... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitIsochronism, I received my copy of Carla Bley's "Sextet" a couple of days ago, and as stated, it's excellent. I'm really enjoying it.Thanks for the recommendation!Regards,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitBrett,Hop a plane, and I'll do my best to fix you up! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Neo VintageA real beauty of a system. I've not heard of Border Patrol amps before, I'll have to check 'em out.Enjoy, regards,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitThanks Charles,I feel that I have truly reached my goal of the kind of connection to music that I was looking for, all those years ago. It took SET to make finally it happen, thanks to folk... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The SummitI'm hearing improvement from the Assemblge SET 300B, due to new caps and resistors settling in. I have trouble describing this, just more emotional connection with the music.Solo piano, at ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoys and TubesHello Arj,Glad to hear the KT 120's were so beneficial, enjoy!Regards,Dan posted over 12 years ago | View comment |