Integrateds: Warm sounding SS vs Hybrid

>>Those that only ever mention one brand, and one brand only are those that are taken (rightly or wrongly) for shills.<<

Good point John.

One need only to read the Rowland threads as good examples.

That's some serious cheerleading.

i have heard the rwa amp and preamp, but not in my own system. while i prefer my friend's berning tf 12 pre and sigfried amp, the ss stuff is not objectionable.

Bill, surely you are not speaking of Dave (Dcstep) are you?

Cheers,
John

Mrtennis,
what were your thoughts about Vinnie's new preamp (Isabella)
and amp? And do you remember the speakers that were used with that gear?
Thanks

P.S
I should be getting some new speakers soon (they might not be your cup of tea though). When they come in, I thought you might be interested in hearing them as a part of audio experience.

I will be in touch

Mariusz

hi mrjstark:

at ces i did hear an entire system in vinnie's room.
i assume you mean red wine audio. if not, pardon my ignorance.

i was not impressed. there are very few solid state components that impress me. there are some exceptions, for example, some audio research gear with magnepan speakers.

moreover, i tend to favor panel speakers, so i am the wrong person to ask about these matters.

i returned the gilmore audio raptors, but still have the opera audio class a amp. my electric bill was a bit hear during the last two months, when my central air was operating with the class a amp.

i shall be purchasing a pair of quad 57s from quads unlimited. i should have them by the end of september.
i'm looking forward to visiting you when you are ready and i will be glad to return the favor aftter i get the quads and/or after i get an amr 77 (hopefully) cd player.