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EL 34 vs. KT 88 ---- What's the difference?
hello, good question here sounds simple, but i don't think it is. I think it really depends on the speaker. I think most people would say the EL34 gives you more of the tube thing, while kt88 or 6550s give more control and better bass. Back to the... 
What is the best value you have encountered?
my pick NAD 3020 
NaimNait 5.1A vs, Music Fidelity A3.2
Hello I have actually has all three, of the lot I liked the Nait5i the best, the Nait5 is also quite good, the MF I found pretty uninvolving. The 5i has that Naim punch and is more open, also you can use any speaker wire you want,also has rca inpu... 
Who has the oldest speakers?
I have a pair of Khorns from 1994 not old I know but they were conceived in er um the 40s...also have a pair of 1979 Heresys...if price and space were no object I would have the entire heritage line...Khorns,Belles,Lascalas and heresys....a previo... 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
I always liked Melanie....remember her ? 
Linn/Naim user seeks advice on tube pre/ss amp
I will chime in, I too have Linn and have owned a fair amount of Naim, I also own tube gear, 1st off...IMHO a worthy tube preamp would be the VTL 2.5 just a sound value for the money...concerning Naim...I found as you go up the ladder you get more... 
Review: McIntosh MC-275 reissue Tube amp
hello its funny, i have had the small quad amp and have owned a fair amount of naim gear...I just find I like the Mac gear much better...the 2200 with the 275 is a great match..probably will drive most speakers...but not all.I find Mac gear just s... 
Mac MA2275 users, opinions
just curious, why did Mcintosh tell you to get the 6900 over the 2275 ?? 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Let me be the first to say that while i love my Mac gear, I know there are other fine audio companies making top equipment that sounds really good. I also know there are companies making very expensive gear thats sounds, well yuk. I have heard goo... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Most "audiophiles" like to listen to the equipment, "does it have higher highs, more air, more this and that" me I get off listening to the music, and the equipment that plays it...musically...over the years I have heard LOTS of stuff....I own 5 p... 
Our we Lazy?
I was never a tube guy...until I listened.I find it depends on the brand, in terms of sound and reliability etc....I don't tube roll, I just listen to what the amp or peamp has got say on its own.I also own solid state and enjoy both mediums very ... 
BAT vs. Mcintosh?
to Cylinderking...what preamp are you using 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
I will throw my offeringsRogers Ls3/5a a classic I know but what agreat pair of little speakers.agree with above on the VTL 2.5The original Black Koetsu...scary how good that thing sounded.also agree with a properly restored Dynaca st 70...3-4k wo... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Jimbobtex, of the other brands you tried which did you like the most..and least, thanks 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
wow thats some company you heard it against, funny thing is i do own both Mcintosh, VTL and some Linn gear, I concur I like Mac the best, but i also like VTL especially on my Khorns...and the linn for the money sounds very good, never heard quicks...