Seeking the Sweet Spot"Though I really like my Large Advents, I'm wondering what a more modern equivalent might be."For less than $100, I have been pretty impressed with Pioneers BS-22's. They list for... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Seeking the Sweet SpotI think you made a bunch of great decisions on building your system. I am sure there are many systems that cost a lot more and do not sound as good as yours. Looks like something I would enjoy list... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks for the above suggestions. Art Farmer's LATHN was especially nice. Thanks Sal.Charles, I haven't had my spl meter out in awhile but I just measured it now, in my office, and was aver... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Thanks Charles.I'm going venture a guess that you play your music at the same level it would be if you were at a club, yes, no? If you were at a club, would you prefer the "sound" from the ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Hi Charles,I'm curious as to what your reasons were in choosing the EML XLS over their standard 300b.According to the EML literature, it seems like the XLS is optimized for 300b amp... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
system of utmost simple compositionFortapache,Been away for a few days. Looks like a few of my favorite people have joined in here. Birds of a feather?The speakers that replaced my Abbys are Sonus Faber Guarneris Hom... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
system of utmost simple compositionWell put together system. Nicely done.I used to own the Super Abbys. Ran them first with a SE 2a3 and then a 300b. Those combos excelled at low level listening. Enjoyed them for years. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Almost finishing..Hal123,Yes, it's a small club of 250. Curious, what tubes do you run in yours? I have felt for some time now that the ART is my last preamp also. Their new GAT caught my attention b... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Almost finishing..Hal123,Congrats on a fine system. I have an ART 2 preamp also. I consider it the heart of my system. I personally think it is one of the finest preamps ever made.Also congrats on th... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,Just put on Frank Morgans LTTD. First track has me. I get a taste of Miles from it. Thanks.I mentioned Chuck Loeb before. If you want to try him, start with "The Love Song C... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,"Onemug,Any further impressions with your EML 5u4 rectifier tubes? Do they justify the premium cost?"I'm still tweaking my vintage system but I got some time in this wee... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemI was surprised to. Room is 14x12 with a 10 ft ceiling. Smooth jazz sounds great. Chuck Loeb, Paul Hardcastle most recently. Volume levels "most" of time run up to 90 db and it only take ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri system"The GH"s LOVE tubes"....yes they do. Pretty much, day in and out, I use either a 7 wpc 300b SET or a 30 wpc PP 300b. For the type of music and level I listen to, they are mo... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemHave my GH's hooked up to my vintage tube system this weekend (Marantz 7c/8b). Found this in my notes. Thought you might enjoy it if you haven't already read it."At 1m on the reference... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemDaveyf,Excellent system. Can't believe I never commented here before. I know we've been on the same side of the fence in "discussions" over the better G...Momento or Homage. H's a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,My vintage system has been occupying my time lately. Some very rare pieces have become available and it's such a thrill to get my hands (and ears) on them that the big system has be... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Budget mindedCongrats on putting together a very nice system.I had a PA-7 back in the late 90's. I thought it was an excellent sounding amp. I amp a big fan of Nelson Pass solid state and own his curren... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
First TubesSingle ended is just mesmerizing isn't it.I have the "proper" speakers for it but I also use it from time to time on my Magnepan 3.6's and, right now as i type, my SF Guarneri Hom... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Rockitman's SystemRockitman,It's hard to aim at perfection when the target is constantly moving but I would say you have been tracking it with a laser like quality. Nicely done. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, Interesting phenom on the EML meshes. I've been thinking of getting a pair of Franks in the near future. I want to make sure I understand you correctly. You had the Franks upda... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,"why didn't you tell me how excellent and natural the tone is?"....Well, I did say they were very clear...:-).I think you will find them even a little more organic around the 20... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,I've had my pair of 5u4's for about a week so it's a work in progress. Up til yesterday I favored my NOS RCA's but today the EML's moved it to a closer race. I'll see what happens as th... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles,I think I got that off a page in the box that they come in. btw, I just got a couple of the EML 5u4g "mesh" rectifiers that I'm trying out. Quite a show at night. You ha... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).Charles, Just a heads up....EML recommends playing the meshes for no more than 4 hours and then letting them cool completely before starting up again. This is just for the first couple of cycle... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
SET bliss/Jazz Haven (In my home).I think it might have to do with the lack of resonance or ringing. The sound seems very clear, similar to what I hear with "special" caps.I would bet that the Takatsuki has the lowest ringi... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |