nightfall

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Any 300B Has A Bit Warmer Presentation?
thaluza,  Thanks for your thoughts on this. I can certainly your perspective on the 300B tubes possibly not being the way to go to gain the warmth. And the Elrogs that I have are the second generation, problem free ones, and they are very good.  ... 
Any 300B Has A Bit Warmer Presentation?
ghdprentice thanks VERY much form your information. Of course, the 300B tubes noted as warmest are the two far beyond my budget, the Western Electric and the Takatsuki. And, even if I had the money, I wouldn’t touch a pair of Western Electrics giv... 
Question For Owners Of Coincident Frankenstein Monoblocks
Thaluza, thank you form your thoughts. and good news regarding the longevity of the 300B tubes in the franks. I too miss charles contributions, especially in my current situation. My MK V version uses one 6sL7 in each amplifier, along with one 5u4... 
Any 300B Has A Bit Warmer Presentation?
I should also mention that a very well heeled audiophile, and dear friend, recently sold his 300B monoblocks and moved to a pair of 45 amps that he had long dreamed of owning. The buyer of his amps didn't want to pay a premium for his nearly new (... 
Question For Owners Of Coincident Frankenstein Monoblocks
Absolutely agreed, I was hoping to hear from Charles!    I'm also wondering about 300B longevity in Frankenstein's?   
Requesting Your Expertise - Best Options - High Sensitivity Speakers For A Smaller Room
Thanks for mentioning the Odeon's that you may have available. I don't honestly know anything about them, or the company that builds them. There are no reviews that I can find. I would need more knowledge about them, their sound, and honestly, a c... 
Requesting Your Expertise - Best Options - High Sensitivity Speakers For A Smaller Room
Now this comparison article has me thinking. I have always loved the Harbeth 30.1's for their midrange, they always required more power, and simply wouldn't do rock well. This owner of both says the Fritz was close in the midrange, but also did al... 
Requesting Your Expertise - Best Options - High Sensitivity Speakers For A Smaller Room
I I thought that I had really pulled off a miracle in getting just enough extra funding for a discounted pair of Volti Razz which I had dreamed about owning. A somewhat dinged up and scratched pair was available, but, in a just in a case discussio... 
Requesting Your Expertise - Best Options - High Sensitivity Speakers For A Smaller Room
On second thought, scratch Daedalus as a viable option. It had become the next primary target on my list, however, I spoke to Lou about how they would work in my room, and he says the Muse, or Muse Studio are my only implementable options. There h... 
Requesting Your Expertise - Best Options - High Sensitivity Speakers For A Smaller Room
firberger 120 posts 08-17-2025 at 10:32pm  Surprised no one has mentioned the Daedalus Muse ( used of course) - May be more than your $3k Budget but they are stunning to look at as well.  . I use 8 watts now and they sound wonderful . I do no... 
Will Klipsch Forte IV's Work In A Smaller Room?
ditusa 2,218 posts 09-23-2025 at 09:06pm  @nightfall, see here Mike   Yes, that was the opening discussion I posted a while back seeking recommendations to consider. From that came the suggestion of the Klipsch Heresy’s, and demoing those,... 
Will Klipsch Forte IV's Work In A Smaller Room?
davidhrc 6 posts 09-23-2025 at 01:38pm  "I also like high sensitivity speakers. A more right-sized option would be the Triangle Comete 40th anniversary bookshelf speaker with matched stands. The Audiophiliac and British Audiophile gave positive... 
Will Klipsch Forte IV's Work In A Smaller Room?
big_greg 6,748 posts "Sure, they could "work", but why do you "need" high sensitivity speakers and why is something so big your first choice?  How much do you care about imaging and soundstage, and how will you control the bass? It would be hel... 
Will Klipsch Forte IV's Work In A Smaller Room?
bbarten 80 posts 09-23-2025 at 03:52pm  Just treat the room...it'll be great!  But is one dim really 5'?  Wicked!  ;)   Dimensions are 12.5 x 9.5  
Requesting Your Expertise - Best Options - High Sensitivity Speakers For A Smaller Room
Apparently, the people who design and manufacturer speakers, and the many qualified audio reviewers all have no idea what they are talking about then.  Not to mention I have seen this happen numerous times in person.