Albert Porter's System

Gunbei,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...

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Albert Porter's System

The 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Solid 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Justin, 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Ken, 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Justin, 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...

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Albert Porter's System

I 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...

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Albert Porter's System

It'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...

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A House is not a Home

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...

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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...

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JJs Conundrum

Thanks 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Wouldn'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...

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Albert Porter's System

I 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...

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Albert Porter's System

I 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 ...

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Albert Porter's System

Nrostov, 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Clarkeds, 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.<...

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Albert Porter's System

Justin, 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Clarkeds, 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...

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Mexico 2 channel system

I 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...

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Albert Porter's System

Hello 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...

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Albert Porter's System

I 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.

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20K per pair new, typically sell for less than half that. A friend just bought a very nice pair for less than 9K. Not cheap but not nearly as expensive as some of the stuff out there.

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Albert Porter's System

I would put them behind the Dynaudio's, just as I put mine behind the Dali's. Your speakers should help hide them in your room. I have two pair of these large amps, so no way are they not g...

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Albert Porter's System

Nate, That was Pappadeaux Cajun on Lombardi. Great steaks, seafood and Cajun fare. As for giving the servants the night off, your correct. When I go out to eat I get the night off a...

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Albert Porter's System

Nrostov, absolutely! I heard the Dynaudio Temptations driven by ARC Ref 600's, and to this day that was absolutely the best I have ever heard that speaker. I've heard the Temptation...

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