avanti1960
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| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) @smodtactical The Cary SLP-05 is a smooth dynamic performer with a huge soundstage. It tends to be "phatter" and bassier, I really love the sound. The Rogue RH-5 is more neutral and transparent. @rmdmoore I owned the Rogue RH-5 before I boug... | |
| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) Owned the RP7, disappointing sound, did not respond well to tube swaps. Lacked dynamics and transparency. The RH 5 sounded so much better to my ears (yes, the R "H" 5 linestage. Currently using a Cary SLP-05, sounds spell bindingly good.Tube recti... | |
| Parasound A21+ vs MF M8 500S vs Cary 200.2 ES vs Hegel H20 my thoughts on the RP 7 became less favorable after the honeymoon phase, possibly additional burn in. guilty as charged. I should have kept the RH 5, I only traded it because I had the opportunity. the RH 5 is a smaller modest unit with incredi... | |
| Mounting bookshelfs flush with ceiling - can you? baffle step, right on the money. ceiling or wall speakers are best. for the application.encposed speakers can work well near the ceiling on brackets but not flush. | |
| Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player I have an older luxman D05 and it sounds extremely good, warm and dynamic with smooth detail. Luxman is due to release more models between the 3x and 10x but if you have the budget the 10x should be outstanding. I heard the Hegel mohican and hat... | |
| Vinyl guy seeking recommendation for a top level cd player have you thought about an MBL Corona? I listened long to one and it was phenomenal- better than vinyl, no offense. | |
| Parasound A21+ vs MF M8 500S vs Cary 200.2 ES vs Hegel H20 @dkerr the RH 5 sounded more neutral and transparent than the RP 7. The RP 7 sounded soft and overly polidhed, rounded off on top despite trying the best tubes to fix it. i could easily have lived with the RH 5, I traded the RP 7. The Cary SLP ... | |
| preamp vs amp: relative effect on sound? they both have an equal effect but an amp or preamp with distinctive characteristics will dominate. | |
| Parasound A21+ vs MF M8 500S vs Cary 200.2 ES vs Hegel H20 @dkerrsame speakers used for both amps, st 100 and a21+ , 86db harbeth shl5+. overall i liked the sound of the stereo100 better, more dynamic, more organic, ability to tube swap, i used amperex 12ax7 and rca 12au7. i bought the a21+ thinking it ... | |
| Do I NEVER shut it off…? this is my response in these power on threads. i have a couple amplifiers that are over 30 years old. i always power down when not in use. they still sound great today, even after a short warmup. i do this with my newer amps and preamps too. ... | |
| Parasound A21+ vs MF M8 500S vs Cary 200.2 ES vs Hegel H20 oh boy, where to begin...first off i have had the stereo 100, the cary 200.2 and now have the parasound a21+. the stereo 100 was an awesome performer and very dynamic, the a21+ sounds hesitant by comparison - but - you have to use the balanced co... | |
| Cary Audio The SLP-05 is an incredible sounding preamp and the most transformative upgrade I have ever made in my system. Cary direct does sell them but I was able to order it through my Cary dealer to work in a trade piece. | |
| Where is Cary Audio? Currently using and keeping a Cary SLP-05 preamp. It has a very special sound that gets the most out of your amplifier and speakers. The SLP 98L preamp is also excellent. I tried the solid state power amp SA 200.2 but it wasnt for me. The SLP-05 ... | |
| Benchmark / Anthem / Rogue The RP-1 has very low comparitive gain- (7db)The RP-5 has 10db. My personal choice was the Rogue RH-5 headphone amp line stage.Phono stage optional but XLR in and out and the gain is selectable,3, 12 or 16 which makes it match with more power amp... | |
| Benchmark / Anthem / Rogue Rogue Audio RP 5. Heard it extensively, owned several Rogue products. very open, smooth unfatiguing sound. Pair it with a nice solid state amp. It is the only one on your list I could be happy with. |