i actually switched sockets for the power supply (because i was switching between the st70 and the auricle). that small little change made all the difference. it is now clear that it far surpasses the st70. the st70 is still a lot of fun, and with the mod has lots off bass, and is very "bouncy" in the energy it gives the music! however, the auricle is much more truth full and yet smooth and lush.
the cables do make a difference though... i was trying some omiga audio outlander speaker cables, which just gave more clarity and detail, without any grain or harshness, just fantastic. i am also using a nordost shiva power cable which was a big improvement to the sound, jsut seem to bring everything into focus.
now i just want to get some sort of mains filter as i live in london, with all of it's noise and cr*p on the mains.
i just wonder what the vac models further up the range sound like!!??

blakeaudio August 13, 2004 15:45

i'd love to hear your thoughts on the auricle. i have one myself, but i'm still trying to sort out all my cabling, which is leaving me a little undecided at the moment.

i recently switched back to a my trusty dynaco st70, with the wellbourne labs rebuild and was amazed at it's performance. i feel that it must be that i'm not getting the most out of my vac, for it to be run so close by the st70 (modded or not!) anyway, thoughts would be appreciated. thanks.

blakeaudio August 03, 2004 10:07