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Keith - did you see our question re: your SIT-1 experiences?


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Mike said:
Keith - I read that you owned the SIT-1's, but found the sound "weird". Can you explain?


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I had the SIT-2 on loan from Reno Hifi for two weeks- the SIT-2 wasn't enough juice for me, although had some decent tonality. I *really* wanted that amp to work. The SIT-1s were brought over by the Zu dudes last year and we jammed out that evening. Yes, I did find the sound "weird" or distracting in both instances. When I have said that SET has frequency extension issues, this was pretty visible after hearing the SITs. Bass was fantastic, but the top end was really, really open, airy, and extended. Tremendous midrange detail. Its a different presentation from the Audion, Sophia, Dehavilland, and Almarro SETs I've had in my room. The SIT-1s had much more dynamic headroom than the stereo amp- despite the same wattage.

That said, the SIT-Is don't have the continuousness of a good SET- by this I mean, it sounds like a snappy leading edge, huge and open SET-type midrange w/ inner detail, and then truncated decay. In the end, I summed it up to 213Cobra: I'd rather just have tubes (or get real SS since you are limited power-wise). The one caveat I have- the SIT-1s supposedly sound amazing with a DHT preamp (in the US, Allnic). However, that preamp is like 30k. No thanks. In the end, it might be a nice exercise for you to compare with a proper SET, but doubt you keep them.

I ended up keeping a pair of Quads, properly retubed, that sounded the best in my room. To me they had many SET qualities, but with bass that my larger room required. I love both the Classics and the Fortys, although without a US distributor- tough on parts for repair. The funny thing- they cost me all of $2k used + $200 in good tubes.

KeithR
 
KeithR said:
Hoping to hear the D'Yquiems at Pitch Perfect Greenhaus this weekend...
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You are in for a treat. I'd be curious to how the D'Yquem's compare to the stellar WE300b Limited amps. Maybe you will have a chance to hear both. I've not been to Pitch Perfect yet but understand Matt has an amazing set up. Have fun.
 
BlueMcIntosh said:
Only reason they pair them with SS at the show is due to so many Tannoy owners are pair them with tube amps and they trying to show people how they work well with SS amp as well so SS amp owners can purchase their speakers.

So far with the Allnic 300B SET amps works extremely well with 10 watts. I can't even go more than 7:30 to 8 o'clock position on my pre amp. I don't doubt the Shindo will make them sing.

I just wish more Shindo dealers around here. Sigh.
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Paul, your probably right. Coupe de Foudre has a pair of D'Yquems on the floor. They come to Toronto quite often. Maybe on one of their trips they would bring the amps to your home for you to try. Might be worth a phone call to inquire. They are really good people to deal with.
 
NOLG4EVR said:
You are in for a treat. I'd be curious to how the D'Yquem's compare to the stellar WE300b Limited amps. Maybe you will have a chance to hear both. I've not been to Pitch Perfect yet but understand Matt has an amazing set up. Have fun.
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ive been trying to find the western elec amp to hear. went to their website and said there was a dealer in n.j. i got excited, then called the dealer and he said no hes never been a western elec dealer. and went to the website to look for himself and said "i dont know why our name is up there we are not and have never been a dealer" so back to the drawing board on these. really want to check it out
 
well, no D'Yquems on Saturday, but some other goodies will be available.

you need to head to Tone Imports/Living Stereo in the city to hear the WEs Petro...
 
Petro85 said:
ive been trying to find the western elec amp to hear. went to their website and said there was a dealer in n.j. i got excited, then called the dealer and he said no hes never been a western elec dealer. and went to the website to look for himself and said "i dont know why our name is up there we are not and have never been a dealer" so back to the drawing board on these. really want to check it out
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You seek the truth grasshopper, you will find it in Line Magnetic/Tone Imports.com Line Magnetic Audio
 
Petro85 said:
ive been trying to find the western elec amp to hear. went to their website and said there was a dealer in n.j. i got excited, then called the dealer and he said no hes never been a western elec dealer. and went to the website to look for himself and said "i dont know why our name is up there we are not and have never been a dealer" so back to the drawing board on these. really want to check it out
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Only a Shindo dealer will have these. Most dealers do not stock them as demo's. I understood that Pitch Perfect in L.A. did have a pair which is why I made the comment.
 
Mike...Here it is.

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Lars Type 2 Monos? (Sorry, but the name sounds like an STD.). :)


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Although I was Engstrom & Engstrom's US distributor, I resigned over a year ago due to some health issues that prevented me from getting out there and showing The Lars amps.

The Lars Type 2s are the best amps I ever heard - by far - 300B or otherwise - tube or SS.
 
Jim Smith said:
Although I was Engstrom & Engstrom's US distributor, I resigned over a year ago due to some health issues that prevented me from getting out there and showing The Lars amps.

The Lars Type 2s are the best amps I ever heard - by far - 300B or otherwise - tube or SS.
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Jim, Is that really you ????:woot: BIG WELCOME HERE :hi:
 
NOLG4EVR said:
Only a Shindo dealer will have these. Most dealers do not stock them as demo's. I understood that Pitch Perfect in L.A. did have a pair which is why I made the comment.
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Matt has the WE300B, GM70, and EL34 monos currently for demo. His Masseto is serial #001 :)
 
Jim Smith said:
Hey Paul,

You posted my pic - what was I gonna do?

I rarely post on the forums, but you sucked me in... :P

Best,

Jim
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Jim, I couldn't resist . You are too nice looking guy ;)

Thanks again for your time on the phone and emails to helped me out to buy the best speakers in the world ;)
 
Jim Smith said:
Hey Paul,

You posted my pic - what was I gonna do?

I rarely post on the forums, but you sucked me in... :P

Best,

Jim
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Welcome Jim. Feel free to post links to your books/video for people to purchase. They should be mandatory for every audiophile!


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