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| 40+ watts SET, cost is not a problem informative discussion, thx Couple of questions: re p/p- see lots of offerings with auto bias, not sure how much to trust this feature-anyone with experience pls share Re atma sphere--are the m60 still available in kit form? I have Klipsch Cor... | |
| Preamp for First Watt F7 You’ve gotten some excellent suggestions. I owned a Van Alstine T8 and enjoyed it. A couple more: Dehavilland Ultraverve- impedance matching may be an issue but the cathode follower design helps. I used it within Bryston, Van Alstine, Akitika and ... | |
| What is the best tonearm for a SOTA Nova turntable? re Audio Research Ref3, anyone using with LOMC, like 0.3 output? | |
| "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". “Lipstick Sunset” vis a vis “Lipstick Traces” as pointed out by the OP are different songs but both have a connection to The Band. “Sunset” thru John Hiatt and “Traces” through Allen Toussaint who wrote the song under pseudonym Naomi Neville. “Tra... | |
| Instrumentalists you can recognize after 6 bars..? Paul Desmond | |
| Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition DeHavilland Ultraverve van Alstine T8 Bottlehead Smash | |
| klipshorn speakers Look into Cornscala, if you’re reasonably handy you can build a pair. I built a pair using the eliptrac midrange horns for a second low watt tube system. They move lots of air and bass has a tactile feel. Nice midrange and detail | |
| What is the average life expectancy of a DAC? As others have said, no moving parts just electronic components. I have had a Meridian Direct (Director) for years. Its moved from my main system to my shop system. I’ve dropped it numerous times and it gets full of sawdust, still has wonderful s... | |
| Tube Preamp to go with Bryston SST2 amp and Magnepan 1.7i speakers I use DeHavilland Ultraverve preamp with my 4BSST and an old 4B running two zones. Minimalist design so no balanced. I sent it back and Kara rigged up a custom mono switch. Very happy with the sound. I have also used Bryston BP 20 and Van Alstine... | |
| Phonostage recommendations under $3K “Thanks for your recommendation. May I know what cartridge you’re pairing with E1?”I use Dynavector 20 low output on Amadeus Mk2 | |
| Phonostage recommendations under $3K Luxman E1 if you can find one on the used market. I have one in one of my systems and the sound matches the "relaxed, slightly warm" in the OP | |
| Bryston Amp Experience Needed Congratulations. I have Bryston 4BSST and a 30 year old 4B-still in regular use. Provided you like the sound, you've got a lifetime piece of equipment. | |
| Classe CAM 350 monoblock vs Classe CAM-400 or Bryston 4B3 Have A Bryston 4B that I bought used 27 years ago, driving peripheral speakers. never a problem. Have a newer 4B SST driving Vandersteen 3A sigs. I messed up a binding post on the 4B SST and Bryston fixed it under warranty with great communication... | |
| Horn Speaker Recommendations Great thread so far...Ive had numerous Klipsch models and the Forte II driven by low class A power Pass ACA DIY monos sound great in my second system after installing Crites crossovers. These look really interesting and may be in my future for my ... | |
| Phonostage Recommendations for my PS Audio + Thiel setup Luxman E1 used, if you can find one. I love mine. |