MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereDid you get your amp from a private party, a dealer, AudioClassics, etc.? Try and find out its history. Go to this page http://w... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereTz, I also have a Mk4, and the choice of V-1 tube has no affect on the sound in the BAL mode. Heck, I've even used 12AX7's with one dead triode (but with a working filament) in the V-1 spot and the... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereIf your amp has a removable power cord, it's either a Mk4 or Mk5. If it has modern speaker cable binding posts, andno input attenuators for the UNBAL inputs, it's a Mk5, if it has barrier strips wi... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereOh now I remember! A similar discussion took place on the Audiokarma McIntosh forum because (as best I can remember) someone was getting signal "bleed-through" between the balanced and un... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereTZ, I seem to have lost the 'thread' here ;--) Could you please refresh my failing memory regarding your V-1 experiments (with your MC275?) Thanks,Neil. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemOK, thanks. I suppose I could just call them and ask! ;--) posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJohn, did you inquire what additions/modification were made to the original Provectus to create the Praesto revision? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereAnti Cables have two very attractive electrical attributes (as far as their use as speaker cables goes):1.) Physically separating the plus and minus runs (to each speaker) almost completely eli... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereGreg, I can't recall what your amp was before the Moscode, but you seem to be very happy with it so far. I'm going to read the Atlas review tonight, but I take it you haven't heard one in your syst... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereTim, thanks for your kind words and fond memories! You have a nicely matched system, nevertheless. And anyone who still uses a reel-to-reel is OK in my book! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-Sphere1.) Greg, I have that issue but haven't read the review yet. Anything that especially impressed you?2.) I was thinking about the Moscode for my CLS's, but I'm still thoroughly enjoying my M... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereThank you so much for the complement Tzh21y! I'm constantly amazed what is possible when one has the good luck/sense to conjure a system that turns out to be so basically "right" in the f... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJohn, I guess I forgot to mention that I did demo a PP speaker cable that Al Porter lent me and found it somewhat (though not spectacularly) better than the Venustas I have. That surprisingly small... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemSort of a rich man's "Anti-Cable"? ;-)) (just kidding!)Solid core does have its merits in systems/apps where ultra-low capacitance is key (like speaker cables for driving electrostats... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemBoy! You can always spot a Purist fan! Is there ANYBODY that makes fatter cables than Jim Aud!! I still want to know about the sound of the (solid core) PP phono cable v. the Dominus/Venustas desig... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SpherePierre, I've not heard the "Greek Apogees" nor have I heard the 'new and improved" Apogee re-issues from Australia. I thought the original Apogees were possibly the most transparent ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereHi Pierre, I sent you an email. No updates lately (except for a little tube-rolling ;-) The system always sounds perfectly balanced and articulate.I think the key to creating 'great' anythi... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereI have a Purist Dominus PC for my amp and another one feeding the ExactPower regenerator. The main issue for amp PC's is decent conductor sizes (10 AWG or even bigger if it's a > 300 watt amp.) EMI... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemCongrats on the Wilsons! I'm particularly interested in the Provectus spkr cables because they're solid core -- supposedly a plus (very low capacitance) when used with electrostats. I'm trying to g... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJohn, what was behind your choosing the Provectus TA cable among the other upgrade choices from the Venustas? posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereGreg, first I don't know how one would modify a xfmr without wrecking it ;-), and second, I assume the ones in the unit are spec'ed for the circuit design.OTOH, it might be interesting to a... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereHi Greg, I wasn't contemplating a transformer upgrade because frankly, I didn't know such a thing was possible -- so your request comes as a surprise. Do you have more details. I would definitely l... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereJloveys, what an interesting idea to drive the MC275 directly with the phono preamp! It would be fun to try it, but perhaps a little bit awkward? for everyday use ;-) I also thought it should be po... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereRaul: hola!How are you? You have been very quiet -- too busy making preamplifiers!? I am very happy now with my system, I really am! I have found perfect (for me) tubes for the McIntosh amp... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereArthur, I haven't looked at your system in awhile. My, my! I'm going to try and put together a list of past stuff like yours. Unfortunately, my list is longer than my memory I fear!Yes, I t... posted over 18 years ago | View comment |