VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Absolare is made here in Nashua NHInteresting! I live 20 minutes across the border in MA from Nashua. Their pre looks interesting so will contact them for a ...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Jwm, What's the scheduled ship date of your speakers and amp? Got to warn you, getting new speakers is a full time job. I've been busy dialing them in as they break in with many many late nights. :...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Which tubes are for the tape output 12AU7, those are the only tubes I have yet to tube roll.I found rolling the 12au7s made a BIGGER positive impact than 692...

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Can I assume you are in the audio biz based on your moniker?Nope! Not in the audio biz.If you have personal experience with Peters...

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Air, Magnets, String & Tape

Ct0517, I've only heard negative comments regarding McAlister Audio. Poor workmanship, built with incorrect specs/options, delay shipping, shipping damages from poor packing ... Has McAlister Audio...

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Albert Porter's System

Albert, with the level of your system, any move is lateral for something DIFFERENT rather than superior. Good luck with your new system ... sure it'll be lots of fun.

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SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).

My favorite Holly Cole is "It Happened One Night", the Japanese edition. I saw her live years ago when she was in Boston and it was FANTASTIC!

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Magico Q1 in SMT dedicated room

Not strange at all ... most important is YOU prefer the Magico sound. Congratulations!

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Mike Lavigne's System

Mike, I was into photography many many moons ago. Had a Nikon F2 35mm camera, lens ... it's amazing the progress in digital photography especially printer quality.My experience is with the ...

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Mike Lavigne's System

Auto focus is a bit slow but nice video overall. You are the #1 most dedicated Audiophile on Agon. They should create a "All out Assault+" just for you.

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Booboo's Den

That's too bad since your amps are only a year old so hope Paul gave you a deal on the new pair. Are you moving the old pair to a bedroom or office system? LOL!!!

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Booboo's Den

Booboobaer, What are the improvements in the new GT200? Paul can't upgrade your existing GT200?

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Fplanner, I hear you ...FWIW, I replaced my SR Apex bi-wired SC several years ago with ASI Liveline and never looked back. Using 2 single runs for bi-wire now and ICs. I find HD has a simil...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Fplanner, are you going to try HD ICs and SCs next?

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Mike Lavigne's System

Beautiful System and room!!!

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

All that's important is YOU are happy.Have you tried the HD P-3 on your amps? I'm using them on my mono amps and Weizhi PRS-6 to the wall and detect NO current or dynamic limiting. This is ...

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as good as i'll ever need!!

At one time I had a 55" tv between my speakers and speakers significantly out in the room. Once I removed the tv, I was surprised how it NEGATIVELY effected the sound.

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

If you need so many p-10s, checkout EquiTech wall units. It's balanced power, protection and you can wire your sound room and office with one unit. They come in different sizes. It will reduce clut...

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Mike Lavigne's System

Actusreus, you're a LOSER!!!

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Alexandria Sound

Bigpond, I like the color of your speakers. BTW, what are you using for power cables?

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

If your linestage is a MKIIa, there's a MP of 12au7 and MP 6922. From my experience, the 12au7 position is as sensitive to tube rolling as 6922.One has to realize in order for a company to ...

posted almost 13 years ago

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

If your linestage is a MKIIa, there's a MP of 12au7 and MP 6922. From my experience, the 12au7 position is as sensitive to tube rolling as 6922.One has to realize in order for a company to ...

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VAC & FOCAL : 2-Channel w/Vinyl 2 com?

Seimens 7308 is a very nice tube. I'm rolling 60's Seimens Cca in our/same preamp.While you in there, you should also replace the 12au7. I found the stock Philips 6189w too warm and congest...

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VAC & VSA - 2-Channel Smileage, PMD

Seimens 7308 is a very nice tube. I'm rolling 60's Seimens Cca in our/same preamp.While you in there, you should also replace the 12au7. I found the stock Philips 6189w too warm and congest...

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Back to tubes

If you don't want comments, don't share your system with the world.I think members just want to share their experiences and start a discussion around your system / changes. There are no bes...

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