Jazz Lover's Vinyl SystemSal,Are you using Ocellia and Wireworld or Wireworld exclusively now?Charles posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Vinyl Lounge ColoradoHi Dazzlingmd,I'm with Glen and believe your system truly sings given its makeup. I'm intrigued particularly with your Allnic and Art Auudio pairing, nice! You must achieve a very &quot... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Spirit,You're very pleased with the state of your system and justifiably so. This suggests that the NAT SET 211 mono blocks were the right direction/choice for you (I'm not the least bit surpri... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Spirit,Nice to hear from you. I am very happy for your successful results given that 4K isn't a trivial amount of money especially when spent on capacitors. I happen to believe that the Duel... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemHi Kenny,Reading your post I can feel the genuine joy you're experiencing and that's beautiful. Reproducing natural sound in your home is the ultimate reward! This type of system will keep you ... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemDev,I certainly can understand your dilemma, It's difficult to audition the amplifier candidates that interest you. On the What best forum you were given some very good recommendations, how do ... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemAmen Kenny. posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemGood advice Kenny although I'm sure Dev knows this and trusts his ears. For Jeff to recommend the TW amplifier so enthusiastically is noteworthy, he has very good ears based on my hearing his rooms... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
My Loft SystemTom,I also use the Star Sound platforms beneath the Frankensteins and all other components. They do improve the sound quality and are definitely worthwhile (and very cost effective).I suspect t... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationA total reboot? No kidding! I suspect that this system sounds simply marvelous. I really like your choice of amplifiers and it seems each brings its own sonic beauty and perspective. Arthur... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemDev, My Frankenstein MK II (2009) has 16 and 8 ohm taps. I believe that the current amplifiers are just a single 6 ohm tap. They could possibly add a 4 ohm tap if requested. It's a very fine SE... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Rethm Saadhana Haniwa VPI BricastiCongratulations! I believe that this new direction of your system is going to make you very happy with no looking back. I expect you'll gain increased purity, natural sound and realism.Char... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Jeff,Be aware that by posting pictures you'll be subject to harsh critical analysis of photography quality. It's a cruel world. Charles, posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's System"It has heart" Kenny you are so right on! No tube or transistor output device is perfect, we all choose our acceptable compromises. The purity and natural sound of the 300b has pulled me ... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemDev,Heat isn't an issue with 300b SET amplifiers. Depending on the 845 amp and the listening room space, heat can be a "potential" problem but in most circumstances they are fine. Mos... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Agear,I feel much more comfortable making recommendations regarding the 300b tube as opposed to the 845 tubes. My 845 experience is based on listening to Jwm's Absolare PSET amp. The Pavane W.E... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemDev,Reading the description of the Horning Sati Statement amplifier it appears to be an all out assault effort. I supect this is a superb amplifier that isn't going to be inexpensive.No doubt a... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemKenny,Congratulations, I'm sure those amplifiers sound wonderful. Certainly with the improvement in the output tubes and the power cords things will Improve substantially for you. You are devel... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note, WE-91A, Rega, AyonBill,Well, that promise not to monkey with the amplifier sure didn't last a long time did it😄😄 . It is understandable, Larry Moore the designer of your amplifier was committed t... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemDev,Gon member Dmarkov has the Border Patrol with optional power supplies. It seems to me that given the efficiency and design concept of the Horning speaker, a high-quality 300b amplifier woul... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemLoki I agree with your last sentence 100%, I believe that factor is the key. In terms of circuit I doubt there is very much difference between various SET amplifiers. I think what separates them in... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Jet,I've enjoyed following your system thread and explorations concerning your custom 300b SET amplifier. So I look forward to your impressions of the Audio Note power supply capacitors. I a... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Kenny's SystemHi Loki,Thanks for the interesting reply and comparison of the two amps. It is encouraging that you were getting such good results with that Dennis Had amplifier. It makes me wonder what up... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,Wow! A person with your experience/talent not modifying your amplifier is a significant occurrence and speaks to your satisfaction with it. I would have thought that the temptation/opportu... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Bill,I get your point, it is a matter of getting the right mix of components. This does require some trial and error effort but is worth the time. Given where you are at this point in time, the... posted about 9 years ago | View comment |