facten
Responses from facten
| REVEL performa3 f208 or TEKTON Moab "Is there a shop in the greater Chicago area that demos Tekton?"Audio Archon in Chi town lists Tekton in its product line-up | |
| Retubing dilemma Realize that you have an EL34 amp . That said one of my integrated amps is an Ayon Audio KT88 ; to my ears Gold Lion, Psvane , Black Treasure and Sophia Electric tubes all sound better than JJs , and just as reliable. | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? Why don’t you simply contact Kevin Deal and ask him if he is paying his Chinese employees well, working conditions etc. Here's some pictures of the Line Magnetic factoryhttps://www.monoandstereo.com/2017/08/line-magnetic-factory-tour.html | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? " most people seem pretty happy with their Prima Luna gear. Seems to be well made and supported by the US distributor ..... Prima Luna is made in direct partnership with the Chinese government. "Hmmm Prima Luna was formed by Kevin Deal (Upscale Au... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? 2 of my 3 integrated amps - Ayon Audio Spirit 2 & Line Magnetic 518IA require manual biasing; it takes less than 5 minutes to check and, adjust if necessary, every once in awhile. My point being that biasing shouldn't scare you away from pote... | |
| Why is there no love for Prima Luna? "So the only reason to buy anything made in China is either full on outright ignorance, or an obsession with cheaping out strong enough to override all that. Or both." Nobsound springs - made/sold by Douk Audio of China | |
| Any US manufacturer of a 845 SET amplifier I've had a Line Magnetic 518IA 845 SET , which is now called 845IA, for 5 years no operating issues whatsoever. If you haven't already, you might reach out to US importer Jonathan Halpern - Tone Imports to ask if there is US based tech support ; I... | |
| Audio Art Statement 1 power cables? I started out with the Audio Art Classics, much better than my experience with Signal Cable and PS Audio entry cables that to my ears are no better stock power cords . Liked their impact and have moved up to Audio Art Statements and Power 1 ePlus ... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling @williewonka Thanks Steve. I have 40 hours on them at this point , thus far all good | |
| step up 220 voltage converter for Line Magnetic amp His point, for whatever it is worth, is that it is made in China | |
| step up 220 voltage converter for Line Magnetic amp Because Line Magnetic makes really good amps | |
| tough choices The Op asked for Forum help not insults | |
| tough choices Don't know if you have been on What's Best Forum but here's a link to the search page where folks inquire/discussed in several threads the Aida - might offer some insightshttps://www.whatsbestforum.com/search/391043/?q=sonus+faber+aida&o=relev... | |
| Audiophile demographics? @tony1954 - "That depends. How old are you?"Well, if your age is reflective of the 1954 in your moniker I’m a couple of years older than you . Now, young man , what "sinister" things do you think are afoot? | |
| Audiophile demographics? Tony, do you think or have a gut feel that there is something sinister afoot? If so, please detail. |