albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemI haven't experimented with any tubes in the amps yet, but have been reading on several forums about people using the KT-150's in Ref series amps with fantastic results and thus ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-19-14: Philb7777... drive my Eidolon Diamonds with ease..... It's almost like they have the best attributes of solid state and tubes combined. Never have I had soundstage ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-19-14: LakHello Albert,I look forward to hearing what you have to say about the ARC REF 250.Congratulations ;-)!Likely will require 400+ h... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJwmI would think Albert would be using tetrode mode. When I had VTL's I like them better in tetrode mode.You thought correctly. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-19-14: CerrotHi Albert, do you run the VTL 750s in tetrode or triode? Tried both settings with Sound lab, Dali Megaline and now the Focal. Each ti... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-18-14: PeterayerAlbert, will these ARC amps be in for evaluation or have you bought them? If the latter, have you heard them with your speakers and what other amps did you... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMapmanCan't go wrong with ARC. :^)Albert, I don't recall what tube amps these are replacing?Also I'm wondering did you ever get the Bel Canto Class D amps to ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System07-18-14: JwmCongrads Albert is this new or used?New. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJfrechHi...Congratulations on the ARC Ref 250's...can't wait to read your opinion after some time of the clock!Thank you John. Many people sa... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Added Audio Research REF 250, edited other images for clarity. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks Lawrence, I enjoyed meeting you as well. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetcham,David told me you were doing research. I appreciate your posting this on my thread since I just received my Allnic DHT DAC. I have not singled out DSD files for testing, thi... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemRockitman,Interesting comments about the Bybee, yours is the second negative I've read about them. I have never had the opportunity to hear them.The 1953 JAN RCA, assume is this in ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemIt's a great song. The Louis Armstrong version should be a part of everyone's music library. posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWhartAlbert and Rockitman: have you guys met in person*? I think you'd be dangerous together :)____*I almost typed 'prison' but that's a different story.<... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRockitmanAre you talking about the Allnic A 10000 DHT mono's ? They are $90k ? yikes !Yes, put me in shock too. I'm sure they are wonderful but way ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRockitmanHi Albert...what are you replacing your VTL's with ? I must be late to the party...I did not post that info since I'm still in the decision ... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetchamAlbert,I understand why you replaced the unit instead of upgrading. Regarding sonic qualities, what is your impression of the MK-II over the MK-I transformers... posted about 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemTonight we had a great session and amazingly it was 80% digital and 20% analog. The Allnic DAC is not a replacement, or even a contender against my analog but for the first time digital files were ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetchamAlbert - Quick question about the L3000. Did you replace your MK-I transformers with the new MK-II? If so, what is your impression? I believe they run $1500 plus labor... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetchamRegarding the L5000. I agree with your assessment regarding the microphonics and tube noise. The L4000 (L3000) is dead silent even when you turn up the pre-amp well be... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSystem edited: Added Allnic D5000 DAC to equipment list. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetchamAlbert - I would be very interested in your thoughts on the oversampling. Keep us posted! Could be awhile. I found not only the interc... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemKetchamWhy do you prefer the L3000 over the L5000 DHT? I have both and each has sonic qualities, both of which I find enjoyable but for different reasons. Curious your though... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).When did photography become a prerequisite for being an audiophile? Not my intention to make that a prerequisite, I responded to a direct question about ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment |