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November 16, 2020, 07:51 PM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
I use both 300b monolbocks and FW SIT-3
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June 11, 2020, 02:35 PM
Thread: Favorite affordable phono stage
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Re: Favorite affordable phono stage
The Herron VTPH-2a is really nice piece for around $3000 also, K&k Audio Maxxed-out Phonostage.
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June 14, 2019, 07:11 PM
Thread: Misho Myronov tube wooden preamp!
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Re: Misho Myronov tube wooden preamp!
Thanks for the reply! It is a beautiful looking preamp and must sound wonderful. Congrats and enjoy!
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June 14, 2019, 06:49 PM
Thread: Misho Myronov tube wooden preamp!
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Re: Misho Myronov tube wooden preamp!
Joe,
Do you get enough gain when you pair your SIT-3 with it? -
March 3, 2019, 01:06 PM
Thread: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
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Re: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
Al M., try a Triode Wire Labs Obsession pc or a Cerious Technologies Matrix pc these will enhance the tonal qualities and everything else.
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February 28, 2019, 03:19 PM
Thread: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
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Re: Denafrips Terminator dac ...
Going from my transport, I like it better with NOS off.
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February 9, 2019, 11:43 AM
Thread: Best DACs under $5K (2019 Version)
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Re: Best DACs under $5K (2019 Version)
I would say the Denafrips Terminator is a top contender in that price range.
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January 10, 2019, 01:03 PM
Thread: Liquid? as an adjective
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Re: Liquid? as an adjective
To me liquid means grain free with a smooth and natural sound.
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December 16, 2018, 05:39 PM
Thread: Suggestions for 6SN7 Tubes
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Re: Suggestions for 6SN7 Tubes
Randy,
The Sylvania bad boys are my favorite 6sn7 tubes. I like them even better than the round plate tungsols in my preamp. Just make sure they have 3 holes in there plates. Those are the ones you... -
December 12, 2018, 11:01 AM
Thread: Female Singers
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Re: Female Singers
I’m surprised no one said Natalie Merchant. Her voice just does it for me.
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November 20, 2018, 12:32 AM
Thread: Coincident Audio Feed backs ?
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Re: Coincident Audio Feed backs ?
I use Takatsuki TA-300b, EML 300b-XLS, and used Elrog’s but they didn’t last in the Franks.
In the 5u4 position I like the Mullards CV378. -
November 19, 2018, 02:21 PM
Thread: Coincident Audio Feed backs ?
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Re: Coincident Audio Feed backs ?
Yes, I have the Coincident Frankenstein 300b monos and think they are wonderful. Very powerful 8 watts not syrupy at all and plenty extended in the bass and treble. I changed the coupling caps to...
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November 9, 2018, 12:40 PM
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Re: My Avantgarde Duo XD - simply incredible....
That’s good because they are only making 250 units. Hopefully you get one! Nelson Pass said that they work best with 4 to 8 ohm speakers. I think your Duo are 18ohm. You might shoot Nelson a email to...
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November 9, 2018, 09:59 AM
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Re: My Avantgarde Duo XD - simply incredible....
Joe, see if you can get your hands on the new First Watt SIT-3 amp, if there are any left.
Probably work better than your XA-25 on the AG.
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October 29, 2018, 08:08 PM
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Re: Audio Gathering - Oct. 27th - Princeton NJ - Start Time - 1PM
I only spend a few minutes there. I was standing didn't sit in the sweet spot, so really can't form an opinion.
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October 29, 2018, 04:50 PM
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Re: Audio Gathering - Oct. 27th - Princeton NJ - Start Time - 1PM
Kingrex, the Trio15 downstairs had Mike Powell's (verastarr copper jumpers). I didn't really like the Tang Band driver very congested and bright. Once they switched to the Voxatic field coil driver...
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October 29, 2018, 04:37 PM
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Re: My Avantgarde Duo XD - simply incredible....
Congrats on your wonderful speakers, Joe. They look awesome! Get a nice SET amp and your set.
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October 28, 2018, 09:39 AM
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Re: Suggestions on Best 45 or less watt SET type amps
Randy did you hear a SIT-3? I had a FW J2 years ago which was much thinner sounding than the SIT-3.
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October 27, 2018, 10:36 PM
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Re: Suggestions on Best 45 or less watt SET type amps
Kingrex if you want an SET amp the trannies are important for good sound. I have Coincident Audio Frankenstein 300b monos which are very nice and in your price range. Surpisingly their bass is very...
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October 9, 2018, 05:32 PM
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Re: RMAF 2018 Official Photos & Room Commentary Thread
Can anyone tell me how those big PBN M2.5 speakers sounded?
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October 9, 2018, 05:29 PM
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Re: RMAF 2018 Official Photos & Room Commentary Thread
Thanks Mike for the great coverage and pictures!
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October 6, 2018, 04:46 PM
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Re: Cleaning up dirty power...What's your flavor?
I use a Purepower 1500+ regenerator with battery backup. Where I live in the summertime there are a lot of brown-outs and the unit keeps everything powered up seamlessly when I lose power. I run all...
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August 31, 2018, 01:29 PM
Thread: Which 300B Tube?
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Re: Which 300B Tube?
Thank You for the update Thomas. I'm glad that the reliability problems are solved. My set were made just before you took over so I won't use them in my amps. They are sitting in there box collecting...
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August 30, 2018, 03:51 PM
Thread: Which 300B Tube?
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Re: Which 300B Tube?
The Emission Labs Mesh plates are very nice but, you can't run them with amps running higher voltages then WE specs.
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August 22, 2018, 12:17 AM
Thread: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
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Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Beautiful gear, I always wanted to have a listen! Let us know how it sounds.
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I have a lot of DVD’s and Blue ray discs dating back to the early 2000’s. To me they are a much better way to play movies than streaming. The audio is always better and video never buffers like...
Trying to play BD on my PC can be...