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Slight Tube 'Whistle' - Help?
oh...and the vacuum cleaner noise thru both speakers is almost as loud as a vacuum cleaner and does increase/decrease with volume control during the 5 seconds.i will switch sources next time it happens to see if it is the tube DAC or the pre...but... 
Slight Tube 'Whistle' - Help?
Thank you for that...good advice as usual! BTW, sometimes, when i have just turned on the entire system in the morning, it sounds like a vacuum cleaner is coming thru the speakers for about 5 seconds, and then it is perfectly quiet the rest of the... 
Isophon Cassiano with diamond tweeter
Could not find more than this quickly...but this is a quick snapshot from Dick Olsher's coverage of CES 2006 on Enjoy the Music. i thought i read more somewhere else."The coupling of Accuphase electronics and the German Isophon Cassiano speakers (... 
Slight Tube 'Whistle' - Help?
Thanks, Atmasphere. i always enjoy learning from your posts. I took the tube out, tapped it lightly on the pins and re-seated the tube. It has been as quiet as in the beginning ever since. A recommendation from Brent Jessee who has been great as l... 
Best amp for Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario?
Congrats!!! Nice rig!!!How does the Palladio compare to the regular Amati (if u can, feel free to compare to any of the 3...i am familiar with all of them). Your experience does not surprise me...imho, the Homage series sound great with mid-powere... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Hi Bifwynne,Agree...and there are loads of speakers out there we could all name that are "better" than the "25" that made the list. I actually only commenting on how well Wilson did. I do like the 3 speakers named, particularly the Alexandria. I h... 
Slight Tube 'Whistle' - Help?
Yes, i will. Thanks. Ed in Service is top notch. 
Slight Tube 'Whistle' - Help?
Hi. Thanks the preamp is the new CJ GAT. 
Slight Tube 'Whistle' - Help?
hah!!!! Thanks, Mezmo. Thanks everyone for your help. That was very reassuring. I will monitor...there is nothing but silence right now. ...at some point may try the EAT tube dampers. i already use them in my DAC which is very, very to microphonic... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Wow...just read that article on Top 25 speakers...Wilson came out on top big time. Maxx 3, Alexandria and Sasha's all in the top 5. I will say, all are excellent, and i think the Alexandria 2s are stunning. 
Review: Pass Labs XP-10 Preamplifier
Wow! that sounds very cool...i have had some success with mods before. With a guy like steve mccormack, that is hard to beat. Good luck and pls post when it comes back in January. 
small speaker for office
I also like Totem speakers. Very good bass among other traits. 
small speaker for office
Like the Epos. There is a pair of Celestion SL600s i saw on here...did not check price. Amazing speakers. If in good shape, i would go for it. once upon a time, a well regarded speaker by many an audiophile for its smooth midrange, musical (SF-lik... 
Sara K SACD vs. XRCD
Hi...please post if you find out or listen for yourself. Equally would like to know (in general as well) people's impressions of these 2 formats! 
Quad 989/2905 all around qualities
If you are looking for Apogee Stages (which are amazing speakers in my opinion),let me know. Dealer i am very good friends with has a pair. Good luck with SF G. All 3 generations are a little different but all good.