Traded Off my SLP-05

sqitis,

I tried several, including the Pass Labs P-20, Ayre and the Cary SP-05. I just never enjoyed the Esotar tweeter that was used in the Andra’s. Too dark sounding. I would have preferred a faster, clearer more dynamic preamp. Alas, I ended up selling the Andra’s and the Cary.

Today, I am using Clarisys Planar speakers and couldn’t be happier.

Sounds like you prefer the "tube sound".

ozzy

@ozzy What pre/power are you using with the Clarisys?

I'm getting more accustom to the BHK and it's not bad but still have some tweaking to-do. I did hit up Danny at GR Research and he wants me to send out 1 speaker so that he can redesign the xover in the speakers. I'm thinking that might be a good idea. I also have a short tube list that I want to try as well in the BHK as well as maybe trying an aftermarket fuse. I'm also seeking some cable ideas that will match with my gear as well.

Well, I purchased a Lumin X1 which uses the Leedh volume control. So, I sold the preamp, cables. footers etc.

I am going straight from the Lumin to my Mono block amps.

ozzy

@ozzy Oh sweet! I love my T3 and hope to upgrade to the X1 eventually. I tried the T3 directly to the Plinius and it was a no go. I felt it didn't have enough drive for the amp. Which mono's do you have?

I have the Michi 8.

Rotel Michi M8 monoblock power amplifier | Stereophile.com

ozzy