mglik
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| What does 90% of the Absolute Best Sound Cost? My system is about $150K. For me, it is a destination system. Even though I know that I could do much better. And I am clear that I am not at 90 or 95% of “the absolute sound”. If it could be quantified, maybe 50%. But it is also clear that th... | |
| What does 90% of the Absolute Best Sound Cost? Sorry, but this is kind of a dumb question. There is no way to objectively and financially measure SQ. While it is very true that a more expensive system is not necessarily better SQ than a less expensive one. A well thought out, professionally ... | |
| Solid state amp that tube fan can be happy with? The Atma-Sphere Class D amps are superb and maybe the best deal in Audio. Ralph’s tube amps are also great but, for relatively little money, his Ds are as good if not better. I replaced also excellent AGD amps. The Atmas are better with much tigh... | |
| HOW DID YOU END UP WITH YOUR DREAM SYSTEM? After being a die hard SET guy for decades, I wound up with my second pair of Quad 57s. Before SETs, I joyfully lived with my first pair of 57s for about 10 years. Always missing them, I found a great pair of ESS 57s. But 8 watts of 300Bs didn’t ... | |
| Which sounds better 2 way or 3 way speaker design A great 2 way can sound great. It has been said that since the Xover is more simple, it is easier to integrate. Most all mixing board speakers are small two ways. | |
| Speaker cables with good timbre Silversmith Fideliums are excellent. And affordable. I replaced $6K cables that are now relatively junk. | |
| Help Deciding On New Speakers For Small Room, $10k budget Especially since your room size and sensitivity to highs, I would recommend Electricic Solution rebuild of Quad 57s. They are a bit rolled off in the highs but don’t have very strong bass, But for what they do it is clear why they top most lists o... | |
| PayPal Friends & Family listings. Why is this becoming so common? I have zero problems selling with F & F. The key is asking for a phone conversation. Worst case would be angry calls if item did not go out. Nobody wants that. People are generally civil.p | |
| Paul Speltz Zero-Box Autoformer With Tenor OTL I tried Speltz Autoformers with Atma-Sphere M-60 OTLs powering 91 db flat 6 ohm speakers. Thought they significantly degraded the sound and returned them. You should have enough power for Rockports. | |
| ???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard??? An easy recommendation is the Atma-Sphere Class D Monos. At $5400 a steal. As good, or better, then A-S tube amps. To do better I had to spend $43K on a Dartzeel integrated.ll | |
| Separates vs Integrated My destination integrated is a Dartzeel CTH 8550 MK2. = Close to Heaven 85% of the separates at 50% the price. For what you get with a great phono stage at $43K it is a bargain. The SQ, to me, puts it in a class all by itself. After 53 years at... | |
| HiFi satisfaction and/ or Musical enjoyment For me, it all started when I was 5 listening under the covers to Elvis on a transistor radio. I adored him and that little magic box. 1958. Don’t think I ever recaptured that feeling. | |
| What Power Amplifier Should I Buy? If you want to greatly increase your musicality, transparency and detail I would highly recommend buying the Atma-Sphere Class D mono blocks. They are in your price range. They are a fluid as a great tube amp but much more transparent and detaile... | |
| Preamp suggestions for Atma-Sphere Class D Monoblocks #1 for sure an Atma-Sphere MP-3! | |
| PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread To clarify, Pavane as is “Pavane for a dead princess”. |