charles1dad
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| 300b lovers @atmasphere our class D, which has less bandwidth owing to the output filter, nevertheless has a very similar 10KHz waveform, despite (well, actually because of) running 37dB of feedback; This GaN class D balanced amplifier with copious uti... | |
| Mastersound 300b Compact-thoughts??? @mmcgill829 Your budget range will allow you to purchase an excellent quality amplifier. I’m much more familiar with the 300b genre than the 2A3 but I believe that either would work in wonderful fashion with your Coherent Audio speakers. Triode ... | |
| Mastersound 300b Compact-thoughts??? @mmcgill829 I'm having Coherent Audio 18s made currently, so investigating amp options that'll take advantage of their high efficiency (102dB In my opinion based upon what I have learned about the Coherent Audio speakers you’re going to be ex... | |
| Resolving CD Transports Crowd Sourcing @wharfy In all, when working, the CD Box is a wonderful transport because it achieves a balance of resolution and musicality That balance of resolution and musicality is a spot on assessment. Precisely my initial and lasting/ongoing impres... | |
| Mastersound 300b Compact-thoughts??? @mmcgill829 I've been considering this amp since it was recommended to me by the speaker-maker of my speakers, but I have some concerns - notably the 15wpc rating on it. As a SET 300b amp, that seems quite high. I'm used to seeing half that in ... | |
| 300b lovers @whitestix Amazing to watch the arc of the development and completion of these stellar monobock amps. Just wonderful Agreed! I wish them the upmost success. It been marvelous following this exceptionally interesting and educational thread. ... | |
| Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best, @mikelavigne not a chance. my room is epic, my set-up and room tuning is epic, any sort of dsp would be wasted and regressive in my particular room and signal path. no matter the acronym Seems a logical assessment. Could very possibly be a ... | |
| Speakers 10 years old or older that can compete with todays best, I have the Coincident Total Eclipse II speakers. An excellent speaker built by Israel Blume (Utilizes Scanspeak drivers). Superb sounding after all these years. I remain utterly satisfied with them. Charles | |
| CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake? @ajays I have not heard the Tambaqui but I recognize that it is highly admired and praised. I believe that you’d be happy pairing it with any of the high quality upper tier transports under your consideration. Charles | |
| CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake? @ajays A friend had the CEC TL2 for some years and I was very familiar with it. No direct comparison with my RS2T. Upper level CEC transports provide high quality sound presentation. The RS2T is exceptionally resolved and yet very natural soundi... | |
| CEC CD Transports on eBay: Are they fake? @ajays I thinking also about getting an Aqua La Diva which uses the new drive mechanism from Stream Unlimited. It is ridiculously transparent, but I worry the La Diva might be a bit analytical Fear not! I have the Pro-Ject RS2T transport that... | |
| Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers There is such an effortlessness and ease to the music with the Cubes and they love Don Sachs/Lynn Olson's new 300b monos Sublime I have no doubt. Charles | |
| CD Transport @vitussl101 I appreciate your enthusiasm for the TEAC/Esoteric transports. I have to say that every audio component has some degree/level of signature or sonic character. I have not encountered an audio product that is any exception to this. I d... | |
| Advice on using a dac with my avr @sandrodg73 You are receiving some genuine and honest advice from quite knowledgeable forum members. Obviously the final decision is yours to make. Take heed. Charles | |
| Isolation platforms for Cube Audio Jazzon speakers @david_ten Milimeters of change in cabinet height will "giveth or taketh away" due to TQWT enclosure and it’s bottom porting. Your room flooring, speaker positioning, and room are also ’actors’ in this play. : ) Hi David, You’ve owned the ... |