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Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Spectron Musician III MKII with Bybess and Vcaps | 487 |
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Designer Hall of Fame
John Ulrick Spectron amps. Jerry Ozment Audio Logic | 273 |
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Spectron Musician III - Can anyone comment on it?
Total agreement with Isanchez. I cannot speak for the MIII, however, I owned several linear amps, during these ownerships I never found any leaps and bounds between brands. In . . . | 112 |
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has anyone tried PS Audio perfect wave duo
Hello, I will receiving this new exciting product in a few weeks. My dealer says I in for a real treat. He states that the sonic presentation is truly non-digital sounding and . . . | 111 |
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I need help with my Equipment addiction
I think this addition only stops when people like myself lost their jobs, enter foreclose, and the pipeline of wealth ceases to flow. Until this happens we will be always looking . . . | 97 |
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Made in Canada conundrum
I am a citizen of both countries and have shipped several items for warranty service, repairs, upgrades and mods across both borders without a single problem at US or Canada . . . | 85 |
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Equipment I've regretted selling
My 2 pairs of BAT 150 SE mono amps. I had no more room to keep these guys since the are large and heavy and also generate some serious heat. However, my next home may be able to . . . | 63 |
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What has been your most satisfying component?
My room treatment acoustic devices, for sure, followed by my Magnepans 20.1 replaced with Analysis Audio Amphitryon and 1993 built Nakamichi MB1000 Music Bank CD transport | 59 |
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New Fuse Thread . . .
Hello, Here are my answers: 1. Fast blow 4 and 6 amps HiFi Tuning from CableCo 2. Fluke model T5 1000. Zero ohm measurement on both type of fuses. 3. In line with amp output . . . | 57 |
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Lie you told your wife to buy equipment?
No, not at all, helps me get the best prices. Infact, she is always happy for me and willing to help me carry up my heavy boxes, dust off my equipment and rack, wipe off finger . . . | 49 |
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Linn Components
My owner ship of Linn Karin, Linn Karik and Linn Numeric was under a year. This was in 92-93. These units were broken in over 2 months and the sound was not impressive at all. My . . . | 45 |
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Spades or bananas connectors?
Coming back to the question between spades and bananas, my speakers accepts both and I can tell you that the spades outperforms the bananas when music is played in my system. As . . . | 36 |
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Esoteric Mods
Hello Mmitch7711, My Esoteric X03 is at RAM for the $2190.00 mod as recommended by Julian Price a fellow Agoner who had his Esoteric modded. As soon as I get back I will post some . . . | 30 |
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Spectron MIII mk II owner's question.
Andr does have a good point 'what are Spectron's downsides' I do not have an answer for this and really would like hear from other owners to find out what I have missed. My 2 . . . | 30 |
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Bryston 28 sst's vs Spectron Musician 3 SE ?
Hello, I do own both Bryston 28B SST Squared and Spectrons MIII MKII with both Bybees and V-Caps upgrades. I operate 2 sets of speaker, Analysis Audio Amphitryons and JM Labs Novas. . . | 29 |
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Spectron III SE vs. Signature III SE MK2
Dev With my ear pressed up against any spot on my planars there is no sound or hiss. I know what you are refering to because my BAT 150SE would generate a faint hiss by the . . . | 27 |
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Spectron vs Parasound vs Cary vs ?
Spectron | 26 |
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Rogue Audio M-120 vs M-150
I just bought a pair of 150. These amps with stock tubes really makes my Manepan 20 top end sound very real without any harhness. I can now play Beatles,Abba,Beach Boys, and sit . . . | 26 |
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Parasound JC1 or Spectron Musician 3 se
The Spectrons MIII MKII SE are like no other amps I have heard before, Passlabs current lineup being my most recent. Never heard or seen your mentioned amps and speakers so I . . . | 24 |
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Dedicated Lines and Wall Boxes
It is of great importance to have your breakers in the first positions at the panel and also on the same line since most homes are feed by L1 and L2 out of phase by 90 degrees and . . . | 22 |
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Amplifier for Magnepan 20.1s
4 mono Spectrons MIII MK2 | 20 |
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panel speaker purchase
Hi Mrtennis Did you by any chance you get a pair of new panel speakers, if so, can you pls say which brand and how it is working out. I have been a Magnepan listener for 25 years . . . | 19 |
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pass labs x0.2 "pro's and cons's"
Hi Dr Keith, Now that you have your BAT VK51SE and Pass X0.2 for some months can you pls tell us how you find the Pass/BAT comparison ? Thank you | 18 |
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Best Subwoofer for Magnepan speakers
I feel you might be heading in the wrong direction by adding a sub. Your 3.5 can generate natural deep and massive bass notes with more powerful amps that are operating below the . . . | 17 |
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Removal of plug/wall outlet - hard connection ?
Thank you for your kind responses. I found the answer out for myself this weekend. Sonics have more than improved, low level information is louder and clearer, bass notes have . . . | 15 |
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Magnepan Speakers - Ribbon Replacement
I have blown several tweeters during the years. My reason for damaged tweeters is ss amp clipping. Since I have been using larger mono tube amps never blown any tweeters | 13 |
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Postive or Negative Results -Big Amp & Conditioner
Fully agree with Nrchy. My 2 pcs X350.5 did not benefit at all with my Running Springs conditioners. This does not mean that the Running Spring are bad, however, they do generate . . . | 12 |
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Sonic Frontiers Line 3 and Power Condtioners
T3,P3 and L3 plugged into isolation outlets on Tice Powerblock for many years-flawless. Isolation transformer circuit 120/120 does remove noise in the line especially DC and the . . . | 12 |
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Spectron musician VS. Pass Labs Amp
"Did anyone compare? What was the pre you used with each? ....And what is your impression?" Yes, I am one of the people who have compared and owned the X350.5 and a pair. . . | 11 |
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Aesthetix Calypso or Pass Labs Preamp
Pdreher, Which are your favorite NOS tubes with your Calypso ? I have tried a few NOS and ended up with the NOS Brimars CV4004 and Amperex 7308. The Genalex Gold Lion current . . . | 10 |
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Has anyone heard the Audio Logic 34mxl?
Just received the 34 MXL and it is something I have never heard before. After listening to this piece of equipment it surely makes me wonder why is it all these big name long time. . . | 10 |
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power cords for Pass Labs Amps
Yes, Pass suggested that their stock cords were enough. However, I have managed to achieve dramatic changes with PAD Dominus, Venustas and ESP Reference. I do not own the XA160 but. . . | 10 |
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Anyone own a Running Springs Audio power cond.
This is the only conditioner has made a positive impact in my system. I bought 2 pcs Duke for my power amps and after working with them for a month I removed and replugged the amps. . . | 9 |
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Bat 150 SE replacing 6C33-B power tubes problems
Thank you all for this info. The sparks were inside the new power tubes that blew the 3 amps fuses. The amps suffer no damages. Guess I very am lucky. With the old original BAT . . . | 9 |
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Recommended crossovers for Maggie 20.1s
Passlabs XVR1 I know I own one. Used with 20.1 for 5 years. Bryston 10B is entry level and the only reason I didn't get Tom's cause it fitted without balance | 8 |
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Spectron musician III SE MkII mono block vs active
Guma15, I am not sure I understand your question completely. Are you asking: 1. Difference using in 1 pc SM III MKII stereo amp 2 channel mode versus using 2 pcs mono, with or . . . | 8 |
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Preserve Golden Referance sound add Netrual Ref ?
Thanks to everyone for your advice. ICs are balanced. Teac Esoteric X03 and Droplet CD players are connected with 2 pairs 1 meter Golden Ref to Bat 51 se pre. 4 meters from pre . . . | 8 |
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Ayre KX-R and Pass Labs X 20 comparison ?
Hello Joeinid, Thank you. I operate Spectrons MIII MKII with tubed preamps. Installed the Pass XP-10 and found out that I do not need any subs in my system anymore, because the XP-. . . | 7 |
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BAT VK-P10SE Owners -- What NOS tubes?
Jfrech, Hello, I am about to replace the factory stock tubes on my P10 SE and I am asking your suggestion. My cartridge is Dynavector XVs1 with XLR tonearm cables. I am hoping to . . . | 7 |
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BAT VK-P5 6922 tube question ?
Hamburg, What do you mean by 'The 6922' There are 8 pcs of 6922, which ones are you talking about | 7 |
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Pass Labs XVR 1 upgraded pot replacement ?
Hello Barry, Thank you. Hexfreds are on my list. I have contacted Parts Connexion and they suggested the DACT C2-1 device, also. Until my XVR 1 is in their shop only then PC can . . . | 7 |
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Review: Spectron Musician III Amplifier
Tberd, My situation is the total opposite to yours, I own 3 pcs Spectron MIIIMKII that replaced my Passlabs 2 pcs XA200.5, 2 pcs X600.5 and X350.5 that were driving my large . . . | 7 |
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V=IR, Db=20 log V1/V2 , Bat 51SE
I am driving 2 pcs Pass 350.5 with my BAT 51 SE via 15 ft IC balanced, fantastic from top to bottom. Has way more deep bass than when I was driving 4 pcs BAT 150 SE amps. The 350.5. . . | 7 |
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Pass XVR-1 Crossover
Feb 06 issue of TAS has done a review with MG 20.1 and Pass AVRI. Please look it up, if you cannot find it I will be more than happy to mail you a photo copy. My dealer quoted 4000. . . | 6 |
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Can Epiphany X plug into extension cord, what loss
Hi Ngarch, thank you. I am at ground floor with 18x18 ceramic tiles. Yes, the lenght of Romex from the breaker box is app 100 ft or more. The voltage is 119 to 122 which is . . . | 6 |
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Suggestions for a cd player/transport
You did mention your budget is 2000.00, however, the new PS Audio Perfectwave transport and is a true bargain for 4000.00 with trade in. This a wonderful sounding device and is . . . | 5 |
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Need pre-amp advice
NAT Symmetrical is light years ahead of your list of choices and in your price range. My previous pre are BAT REX and BAT 51SE. I know. Terry | 5 |
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reimyo dap 777
Yes, the top cover area by the holes is warmer thank other spots on the cover, but it should not burn your finger. So far I have found using the supplied PC, it really works well. . . . | 5 |
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Any experience w/ exact power line conditioner
The Exact Power units has managed to correct my 'hum' problem. This was a small hum that can only be heard app 2 ft away from the speakers. I have been plagued for years and tried. . . | 5 |
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Different lenghts of CNR b'tween left/right speak
Thank you for the responses. I am sorry that I have failed to mention that I will be using 2 stereo pairs since I active biamp, so for resale the lenghts is not a problem. Terry | 5 |
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MG 20 R with Pass Labs XVR1 crossover settings ?
Teajay, thank you. 1. Low pass crossover frequency and gain setting are totally different between the two units. My 10B was always set at 200 hz crossover at 18db to get the bass . . . | 3 |
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sonic frontier line 3 tube options
You only need to replace the pair of 6922 that is closest to the rear end. These positions generates 100% change in sound. My Line 3 has been upgraded to SE. In my system I have . . . | 3 |
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Meridian Owners 502 to G02 an upgrade?
Hello Peter, After listening to your GO2 and now that it is totally broken-in, is there a chance that you may be able to voice a second opinion. Thx Terry | 2 |
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What size room for the Magnepan 20.1?
Do not kid yourself, 19x16, your 20.1 will just love those dimensions. 4 feet away from the 19 ft wall and 6 ft between panels will generate a wide sweet spot and to mention dept . . . | 2 |
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Simaudio / Jeff Rowland / MBL
Hello, Do not be fooled. The Sim combo is perfect for the 20. Others might sound good but the 20 will make they appear as toys. To get more out of your speakers would be to use 2 . . . | 2 |
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NAT Audio any experiences?
I do own NAT Symmetrical although I wanted to their Utopia which is single ended only. NAT sound is extremely real, with deadly attack at the leading edge of the notes, ultra . . . | 1 |
