mglik
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| SET the best? Mozartfan- The “tube” in the AGD Audions contains the proprietary GaN output stage. The glass envelope facilities heat disbursement and can be easily replaced with future improvement. The GaN module used is the only such chip developed specific... | |
| SET the best? I was a die hard SET guy for decades. And 45s are the best. The lower the power, the more the magic. However, I now have my destination amps-AGD Audion mono blocks. I do not miss SETs at all. The AGDs are like a great SET combined with a great ... | |
| Beatles Get Back documentary I was really looking forward to watching as a die hard Beatle fan. I must say that it got interesting when one of the hit songs were developed and played but a bit of a drag in many other parts were they were unfocused or playing seemingly unreco... | |
| Is participating in this Forum infringing on and spoiling some of your listening time? Glad I posted this thread. I have kept splitting my attention but now more scan what I look at and pay more attention to the music. Notice that when I follow my breath the music pulls me into a meditative state. It’s like I breath in the music. I... | |
| Tube Vs. SS Preamps Taks are the best. Maybe even beyond NOS WEs. Tube preamp with SS amp is a traditional and frequently fine combination. Most tube preamps smooth out most SS amps. | |
| Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass I am thinking of getting the Audiokinesis Swarm. But I can only place them behind my main speakers facing the back wall. Maybe 2 is enough. I have a friend that does the Swarm with only 2. I could do all 4 but they would have to be lined up beh... | |
| Magico A5 or Sonus faber SERAFINO TRADITION or Harbeth 40.3 XD https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa0384-sonus-faber-il-cremonese-trades-welcom-excellent-condition-in-violen-red-full-range I do love the SF musicality. Buying used certainly is financially advantageous as well as getting a well broken i... | |
| Class A amplifier alternative? Hi Huy, I believe the Atma-Sphere Class D mono blocks will soon be in full production. And you can place an order now. | |
| Speaker cable recommendations for Pass Labs INT-250 & Dynaudio HS Even dealing with the ribbons, go for Fideliums. May be "best regardless of price". | |
| Class A amplifier alternative? You won't find any used and will need to raise your budget to $5Kish but soon you will be able to buy the new Atma-Sphere Class D mono blocks. Even after some time, I don't think you will find any used because I don't think anyone will want to par... | |
| Silversmith Fidelium Speaker Cables I absolutely share all enthusiastic voices for Fideliums! Replaced excellent $6K cables for the $1200 Fideliums. Those other cables now seem like junk relatively. I understand that Fideliums have replaced some uber expensive cables. Could, in fac... | |
| Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units? Think you may already be there but TUBES, TUBES, TUBES!Great NOS tubes will radically improve the SQ. Maybe more than anything. Mike is a great guy. Call him and ask for his recommendations. | |
| Hesitant to apply NPS1260. Any experience or ideas? Do you need to wear gloves? | |
| Fritz Carrera BE vs. Harbeth 30.1 A few years ago at RMAF I kept going back to the Fritz Carrera room and, hands down, it was the most pleasant sound at the show.From your fine description and my experience, the Fritz are more lively and engaging. For sure, the 30.1s are a great s... | |
| Aren’t the two main transducers, speakers and cartridge, the most important? Regarding transducers: surely I was impressed by the difference between my $3K cartridge and my new $13K one. However, it also made clear the importance and central contribution of the cartridge.The role of the two transducers, cartridge and speak... |