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| Amp for Quad ESL 57 The Quad II Classic (re-issue) or the original Quad II are much better amps than the Quad II Forty. I have the first and with NOS EF 86s (Amperex or Mullard) and a NOS rectifier (a Mullard GZ34 or even better a GZ32) they are very impressive. | |
| Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts When I first came upon this thread a couple of years ago, I hadn't been to a Rock concert in around 15 yrs. They're just too loud for me now and that and the fact that my favorites were all a long time ago made me feel too old to want to post a re... | |
| Tube CD-player question Second the Modwright units. A tube rectified one is the way to go. Great units and superb values. | |
| Modwright 9.0SE or Rogue 99 Magnum I have only heard the 99 (not Magnum) in my system. I own the Modwright. I agree with what Jeff says above. However I recently had the Modwright upgraded with the tube PS and the differences are substantial. It is much fuller in body and tone with... | |
| Power Conditioners Suited to Digital Front End Alan will send a Power Wing with all three types of Oyaide outlets for audition. He is very helpful in assisting in the selection process.I do have my amp (CJ MV60SE) plugged into the Wing. It actually sounds slightly better (a touch more resolvin... | |
| Power Conditioners Suited to Digital Front End First part of my response got cut out: it was that I second the Audioexcellencaz Power Wing. | |
| Power Conditioners Suited to Digital Front End Advise sticking with the Oyaide Direct Gold and Palladium Gold outlets. The Rhodium is much too forward. | |
| EAR Acute On second thought, the Sony probably is of better build quality. The drawer is quiet and smooth and the stock unit has 3 power supplies, two of them linear. In addition, Modwright's outboard PS is of very high quality and weighs as much as an entr... | |
| EAR Acute Possibly no better built but $1500 less and, according to Robert Levi at Positive Feedback, similar sound, the Modwright Platinum Truth Sony 9100ES. I love mine and it's not fully broken in yet. Replaced an APL Denon 3910 and I'm not missing anyth... | |
| CDP Upgrade: Around 2k Used Pick up a used Modwright (Signature or Platinum) "Truth" Sony 999ES and upgrade the PS to the new tube rectified one. Will come in under your budget.In any event, stick with a tube player. | |
| Warm Power Cord? Anything copper with Wattgate or Oyaide Gold connectors.Any VH Audio or Black Sand Violet PC with the above should work. | |
| AKG K701 I own the 701s, Senn 650s, and Beyerdynamic DT880s. I prefer the latter two by a long shot. If you like the 701 "sound", you may prefer the DT 880s as they're better balanced spatially and tonally. Re-cabling is a good idea for any of them althoug... | |
| Symphony 5th - best recording I slightly prefer Reiner's to Kleiber's, although the latter is available on SACD (the DG sound might still be a bit harsh). The former will probably be re-issued on SACD. Szell with the Concertgeboew in a 24/96 re-mastering is also excellent. Boe... | |
| Suggestions for CD player $2-3k used? A Modwright Sony (get a copper umbilical from Dan if you buy a used one with the Revelation Audio Silver umbilical) would seem to meet your needs the best other than being single ended. Best value by far.The Meridians and Sim Audios I've heard (do... | |
| I can't decide vr4jr's or Acoustic Zen Adagios? Aural Acoustics Model B.www.auralacoustics.com |