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| Looks like M&K is back in Business? I like my M&K piece a lot. Have never found reason to consider ditching it.Its worked well without issue for over 15 years now.Glad to see they're back + will look forward to their new products. | |
| Will new Class D trump a vintage Class A/AB? I've heard good things about the Onkyo. Should be interesting. | |
| Best lines in a song "Jam up and jelly tightMy, my, my babyNow you're outta sightJam up and jelly tightYou look a little naughty But you're so politeJam up and jelly tightYou won't say you will but There's a chance that you might"Tommy RoeWhy don't they write'em like ... | |
| What's up with Harmon Kardon receiver line? HK has always produced unique looking designs generally with pretty good and distinctive sound as well, I'd say. I think those who go for HK a/v equipment are attracted to the unique appearance and control layout, some but fewer to the distinctive... | |
| Gallos ohms mirages or deuvels Ohm over Gallo Reference on all three counts. Gallo imaging compared to Ohm with everything set up properly is probably the closest call. The Ohms are hard to beat in the transparency and sound stage departments. Never heard deuvals so not sure. P... | |
| Will new Class D trump a vintage Class A/AB? Maybe. Class D is certainly a high value option if buying new today and you have speakers with a demanding load that like to suck power and current.Let us know what you find. | |
| Questions about Preamp Tubes Mechans,Your points ring true. I'd agree you can get more inherent "tubiness" from a power amp than a pre amp since the signal transformation that occurs in the power amp is of much greater magnitude than that which occurs in the pre-amp.But I thi... | |
| Questions about Preamp Tubes Detlof, Which two phono pre-amps are you comparing? What is the rest of the system? | |
| Questions about Preamp Tubes Newbee,"What I hear when I listen to a tube component, as compared to a ss component, is the tube component lacks what I would call 'grain'."I think this is the essence of it.But the question to me is it natural grain or artificially introduced by... | |
| Need an amp with a 'turbo' top end Donnwags,I also just noticed the you indicated the Fs are modified in some way.May I ask what the mods are and what they accomplish? | |
| Need an amp with a 'turbo' top end Donnwags,If you want to give the Fs a go and keep the investment minimal up front, you might pick up a used Musical Fidelity A3CR like I did for $600-$700 and give it a go.From there, three things could likely happen:1) you're satisfied with what ... | |
| Man Cave or No? "My son never touched my stereo. I actually took the time to teach him what a toy is! And it worked. Never moved a thing and he never touched it. "Same true with my kids...they never touch my stuff...intentionally.But remember accidents can happen... | |
| Simple System for a Super Senior? By the way, kudos to you also for looking out for your Dad. Sounds like he is a music lover and this should be one of the most rewarding investments you can make. Just keep it care free and enjoyable, as recommended.Cheers! | |
| DAC as an upgrade Jeffkad,Thanks for the additional info.Ive researched both the Bel Canto and Benchmark DACs of late and both are leading contenders currently in my mind. There is still not much I can truly fault with my stock Denon, though I'm sure I can do bette... | |
| Questions about Preamp Tubes "My understanding is that it becomes very, very hard to differentiate between tube/SS in high-end products; however, is this the case in lower-end models?"This is a very good question. I think you are on to something here. I've noticed that the be... |