saltyflies

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Experts: Why is preamp important?
I am by no means an expert, but the importance of a preamplifier can be essential or superfluous -depending on the system configuration. Here’s some reviewer comments-“Conceptually, the preamplifier is the bottleneck in an audio system. All source... 
CD player straight into amps?
My results exploring the no preamp theory have varied dependant upon whether I or the preamp did a better job of getting the signal across. My initially attempts were pretty poor, running preampless produced a thin, anemic effect. Reinserted the p... 
Observations on Audiogon Posts
As mechans points out, I believe the problem is the lack of standardized definitions. More specifically, what are the broad stroke attributes, options that are available and examples of components that represent them. I think audio components are ... 
Review: McCormack DNA-225 Platinum Edition Upgrades Amplifier
Thanks 4yanx. Steve directly answer on AA also.Hi Saltyflies -Thanks for your input. Again, I acknowledge the desire for "greater exposure" as noted above, but I must point out that I already have more work than I can keep up with. This may be see... 
Review: McCormack DNA-225 Platinum Edition Upgrades Amplifier
Great review! Can you elaborate a little on DNA-500 vs the DNA-225. And what were (if) any impact going from 100k to 10k ohms using the Bent passive?Anyone compare the DNA-500 with a DNA-2 rev a? 
Selling McCormack Upgraded Gear
My guess is the lack of exposure (pro reviews) and / or inability to audition first makes buying and selling modified gear, committing to have something modified more difficult. Albeit SMc reputation as an accomplished modder and positive comments... 
Passive/Active preamps: pros and cons....
I have a S&B TVC, agree with Ozzy62, and find the passives “lack of” perception is more like passives “don’t add” dynamics, colorations, etc. of active pres.Compared to running direct - the TVC adds a tube like liquid, warm feeling in the mids... 
Are there ANY Plinius SA-250 MKIV owners around?
Kehut – Sorry about the overly euphoric comment. FWIW, I don’t post much about specific products because of the synergy thing and only ding products that I really like. Sutts – Can’t help with cables. Aside from what I’ve read…I think your speaker... 
Are there ANY Plinius SA-250 MKIV owners around?
Hi – I found the Plinius SA-250 v4 a lot smoother and more refined than the Bryston ST series. The Plinius is very warm, lush, and euphoric with a stronger emphasis on bloom, decay. It’s one of the more traditional tubey-like sounding solidstate a... 
2 Classe ca 100's vs 1 Classe ca 200 ?
I was curious about this too and reach out to Bryston - How does two smaller amps vs one bigger amp compare? Specifically: 1) two 4b stereo's vs. one pair of 7b monos 2) one pair of 7b mono vs one 14b stereo 3) two 4b stereo's vs one 14b stereoRes...