albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemNrostov,I'm not surprised the Puppies sounded good with VTL. The big VTL and big ARC have some common personality traits. I've heard both amps do spectacular things with many different spea... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDgad, perhaps I'll drag out the Hickok and test all the Telefunken tubes including the 12AT7's. It would be nice if that was all that was wrong. The 6463 Telefunkens sound so much better th... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNrostov, I am not surprised at the variation in sound at the Stereophile Show. I've attended many times and seldom been impressed with the sound. As I've said in other threads here at Audio... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGunbei, not creative, necessity :^).Leaving the big screen TV between the speakers hurts the sound, rolling it off to one side resolves the issue.My DIrecTV box has a feed going to ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemGunbei,The TV is on wheels, rolls in between the Dali Megalines. There is a Dali center channel under the TV on a shelf and B&W speakers built in the side walls.There are hook up co... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe Telefunkens worked perfectly in three of the four amps. The fourth amp hummed and made noises so I pulled the 6463's in that "pair" of amps driving the high frequencies.So, VT... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSolid state might be tighter but trade off is dynamics and punch. I don't think a solid state amp exists that sounds as powerful as a VTL 750. We have not listened together so it's not poss... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJustin, the 450 is a wonderful amp, much the same personality of the 750. The Dynaudio loves power and big dynamics, and the 750 excels in those strengths.If you bought a 450 and tubed it u... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKen, Albert is what everyone calls me, except my wife when she's angry with me :^). I began the Ampex 351 restoration project about 7 months ago. What I wanted appeared to be imposs... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJustin, there's a section here at Audiogon to post for local audio clubs. I met several of the guys in my group from posting at Audiogon. On the topic of my system. I replaced the 6350 Sylv... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI agree, you can't get respect unless you show respect. Nothing wrong with courteous guidance, especially if it's reflective. Guidance that stimulate individual testing and comparing result... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIt's also possible your dealer chose the lines he carries because he prefers the sound of that product over those you (or I) prefer. My advice to any consumer is seek as many valid opinions... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Is Less More?Love the look of your system, of course I am a fan of all things Kharma.Are the kids yours? Cute as can be and look healthy and happy too. My wife and I have been to Europe at least... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
A House is not a HomeLove the look of your system, of course I am a fan of all things Kharma.Are the kids yours? Cute as can be and look healthy and happy too. My wife and I have been to Europe at least... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
JJs ConundrumThanks for sharing new photo's of your room. How are the NOS tubes working in your Aesthetix?Glad to hear the Art Audio cables are working for you. Is this from Joe Fratus? (What an EXCELLE... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWouldn't you agree that the majority of high end gear is good?In a word, YES.In fact, most mid level audio gear is good, we have more choices tod... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI have not found that copy, where did you get yours? Assume too, your talking about an LP, I don't buy CD's.Not surprised two guys trying to make a living are not happy with each others pro... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI don't doubt you Nrostov, source is everything. Losses or gains at the front of the system are what determines the quality of reproduction for the whole system.This guy ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNrostov, I am truly happy for you. The Temptation is a world class speaker, no reason to ever speaker shop again.I hope you find the perfect combination of equipment to match up with it for... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemClarkeds, honestly I don't know. I requested two pair of the Cary Anniversary mono blocks for review with the intention of keeping them if they worked the magic I thought they were capable of.<... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJustin, I've gone into debt to obtain a piece of audio gear, and on more than one occasion. Lets say an amp comes up for sale here at Audiogon and it's a good deal. Estimating what I can se... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemClarkeds, absolutely match your amps, regardless of what you choose to power your Dali's. Since you already own ARC 100.2, and assuming you like their voice, another pair might be the right... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Mexico 2 channel systemI think you should have me visit you in Mexico for a little listening party. We could spin music together and I could tell you (over a few cold Bohemia's and Tequila), how wonderful your sy... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Rugyboogle. I honestly don't know a thing about the arm you linked me to. I'm not surprised you heard great analog at Mikes home, his linear tracking Rockport is one of the finest tab... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI should have said: Typically sells for less than half that USED. The 750 is a discontinued model, replaced by the new auto bias Siegfried Reference. posted over 19 years ago | View comment |