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Ears. The ultimate handicap.
You make an excellent point. However I fear that the factors influencing the choices of what gear our breed buys are not based on listening alone....... 
Jadis JA-30 vs JA-50 need opinions
Congratulations! 
Jadis JA-30 vs JA-50 need opinions
Again, no need to add a single word to the above.I still miss the Jadis' glorious midrange. I was forced to sell my Jadis gear when my fortunes changed for the worse and when they picked up again, I opted for Wavac, Zanden and Atma-Sphere because ... 
Equitech 2 Q VERSUS Running Springs, Dimitri
Dimitri is dead quiet, does not degrade dynamics, 2Q doesn't either, but isn't quiet. Settled for RS. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
Yes, and don't go to live concerts! (; 
Goldmund Reference Turntable ?
LOL, better, much, much better.(; 
Goldmund Reference Turntable ?
I had mine completely rebuilt from scratch, kept the Servo. Am now able to change the vtl from my listening position. The sound is now not anything close to what Markshvarts experienced. 
Jadis JA-30 vs JA-50 need opinions
I share RCprince's opinion word for word. The Defy has nice punch. So if you listen mainly to Rock or similar, that could be the way to go. The Ja 30s are prefect for voices, small combos, chamber music etc. They are wonderful amps. Small often is... 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Correction:I should have written that Steve N. declared that his latest DAC finally not ONLY equals but may be even surpass vinyl..... Sorry 
Jadis JA-30 vs JA-50 need opinions
You will not get an answer as long as you do not point out what you want to use those amps with. 10 watts more or less generally do nor make much of difference as far as the sound is concerned. There are exceptions, but they are fairly rare. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Steve Nugent of Empirical Audio proudly declares that his latest USB dac finally not equals but may even surpass vinyl. The man has golden ears apart from being a technically ingenious and highly innovative. I find , that he is right. It is all th... 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
To my ears digital, done right, has finally come home...with the right gear. 
Who owns stacked Quads here?
I experimented a lot and ended up finally just as you had suggested. Found extra tweeters essential. Used ribbons by Sequerra, forgot what they were called. 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
This post, written 10 years ago, Gumbydammit did it, is so great, that I think you should read it again:03-16-02: GumbydammitThis thread makes me chuckle, so I will pass on a little tale that might help you out. Show this one to your wives if they... 
Who owns stacked Quads here?
Had those many years back. No problem with coherency at all, if set up right. Two stereo amps, if of the same make, are better than one. Four monos are even better.