philjolet
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| BAT VK-200 or Odyssey Stratos for Magiess 1.6s? I recommend Plinius SA 100 MKIII (I have not heard the 102). I went from a Rogue 120 Magnum to the Plinius and the Plinius beat it in all areas except for not quite as liquid a midrange (very close). One review I read about it said it gave an inne... | |
| I don't understand Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue" It was not only recorded in one take (all but one song which took two) I am almost certain none of the musicians had ever played the music before. I do not care about this either but FYI.I like Kind of Blue because it almost has a melody or someth... | |
| Maggie1.6 bi-wire or single? The Satori I bought is used and therefore broken in.After listening to the AZ Satori I am amazed at the things it does right, it is very open and detailed, much more so than the MI2 Veracity, it also sets a beautiful soundstage with tons of air ar... | |
| Thiel cs 2.3 or B&W N803,804? A friend has B&W 803's and they need a fair amount of power but I think they sound very nice. Some people think they are a little bright, I have never heard that quality, they are very detailed and cohesive from the highs to the bass. I do not... | |
| Looking for the right interconnect Wombat 3 the Kimber Hero got a rave review in TAS. They have been highly regarded for a few years now and are known for their bass performance and nice tone. You can buy them used for about $75 | |
| Looking for the right interconnect SubaruguruI just tried some Alpha Core Tourmaline ($87 new) and I thought they had better tone than the Blue Heaven though not as detailed, fucused or nuanced, I agree the Blue Heaven is very detailed but the WOW are letting a lot more detail thru... | |
| Maggie1.6 bi-wire or single? I know it is often a debate in these forums about biwire or single but this looks like biwire is the way to go. I will report back on the Satori single run tomorrow and compare them with my biwire MI2 (which is holding its own very nicely with my ... | |
| Looking for the right interconnect YES the proper interconnects will make a world of difference. Do not waste your time with inferior wire anywhere. I have learned this the hard way, by spending my money and time starting with Nordost Blue Heaven (and similar quality wire) and have... | |
| Linn or VPI SeanThe Linn store is no longer in Chicago, it turned into a place called Avant Garde and then went out of business. I do know one of the original employees from the Linn store if you want to email him, let me know, he is still in Chicago. | |
| 500 to spend on int.amp,help me match with gear. I second the Audio Refinement, one day my friends and I compared one to a Levinson 383 ($6000) and while the Levinson was better (with B&W 803's) we were all amazed that the Audio Refinement was not only listenable but had at least 80% of the ... | |
| New to tubes-what the heck does NOS mean? buy your tubes here, Vintage Tube Services, I found him to be WAY more friendly and helpful than Kevin Deal (at Upscale). His tubes are just as well tested and he will talk and help. http://vintagetubeservices.com/ | |
| What was your biggest priority? My pre amp and amplifier were my most expensive pieces, the logic being that it would make all my different sources (turntable, CD player, DVD, VCR, Direct TV) sound the best. However I am certain the sources are limiting the potential of my stere... | |
| DAC for Rega Planet 2000 Natalie I was responding to Marakanetz comments above. He mentions that the good sound of the Rega comes from the very good DAC and not the transport which he feels is not as nice.BTW thank you Phild for a very thoughtful reply that really opened ... | |
| DAC for Rega Planet 2000 I meant:I had never heard the Rega transport was not that good in fact I had been told I should buy a DAC by someone. | |
| DAC for Rega Planet 2000 thank you everybody, these are very helpful comments and I do not think I will pursue a DAC. I had never heard the Rega transport was not that good in fact I had been told I should replace it by someone. I am usually one to buy a better piece inst... |