Dennis' Sound RoomNice upgrade Dennis. I have The One speaker cables and am looking to upgrade my IC as well. Did you audition other Tara models before settling on the One IC? posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Finally getting somewhere....Damn man. I have always wanted to listen to the Dartzeel integrated amp. I am the OC so maybe I need to invite myself up to your place for a listen! :) posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
North Florida OfficeLapierre, I am very interested to hear additional thoughts on the HFT and FEQ. I will be demoing these soon. Do you have any room treatments already? I wonder how much benefit I will get if I alrea... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Hi-Fi beginningsNice, simple system beginnings or not. It is very similar to mine in terms of setup. I have been using Sonos for over 10 years for my whole house audio. I recently changed from using a ZP90 to a de... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
DJ, Please Don't Stop The MUSIC!joeyboynj, I am very curious to hear your thoughts on the HFT and EQ module. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Bill's SystemNice! Just curious if you have tried different OSs on your pc rig? I switched to Server from Win 7 and it make a nice difference. I then used the Audiophile Optimizer software package to get furthe... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Dude don't ruin my last bit of optimism for the future!!!!I have this fantasy that I can convert each of the rooms in my house to highlight a different audio technology. One room could be h... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Isochornism, you are too kind. I wish I had a bigger room but alas my kids have commandeered every room in the house, leaving my basically my toilet room and my music room. One day I will take back... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
DJ, Please Don't Stop The MUSIC!Well done. I am beginning to think about the Transporter as well. I want to add 2 more SR ICs but I am out of space on the back of my PS Audio P3 power conditioner. I wonder if Spallone would consi... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Believe me guys I thought about it. While transporting the speakers is easy enough the stands are absolute hernia busters! posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Yup, thank you guys for shedding so much light on this topic for a total tube newbie. I am learning a lot and definitely plan to audition as much as I can with my speakers in my home. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles, the power consumption that Steve Huff mentioned was precisely what got me thinking that SET may work with the Evolutions. Before I read his review I was certain that there was no way I cou... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thanks guys...it wasnt that I could not find the Stereophile review myself..it has more to do with interpreting the data. I must admit that at times when I read Stereophile reviews, all the measure... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles, thats some very good info and insight that a tube newbie like me would never have known. Thank you...Local Line Magnetic dealer not allowing in home demo at this time. Total bummer... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles, not disrupting at all. This is precisely what this forum is for...intelligent debate. I for one am learning a lot. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Yup, saw that review myself. That's what got me thinking that SET may work with my Evolutions. Daveyf, I will definitely audition before buying. Though hopeful I am not yet convinced 22w is... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thank you Charles. I would be getting the 518 which uses the 845. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles, seems I should be ok since I rarely listen at levels louder than 75dbs and my listening room is rather small (< 200sq ft). I am looking forward to this! posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...I was reading a review by someone using the Line Magnetic 218 with their Evolutions and they noticed the amps didn't output more than 1w at his normal listening levels. That gives me hope that the ... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Charles I am sincerely honored you stopped by to comment. I regularly follow your virtual system thread as I trying to learn as much about tubes as possible before I make my move to a tube integrat... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thank you Daveyf! I hope I didn't send the wrong message that I was dissatisfied with the Evolutions. I am indeed very happy. With audio I tend to avoid superlatives and high praise because 1) it k... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thanks John. You know, when you can just stop analyzing the music and chasing the next new technology, this hobby is really enjoyable. I am very guilty of tweaking and buying lots of gear, being an... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Ok after having lived with the Evolutions for a week I can say that I am pleased. I already knew I really liked the Sonus Faber house sound so resisting the urge to get another speaker brand that m... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Hi Daveyf, I am getting in some Nordost cables to try. Any particular model you like? Heimdal? Frey? As for tubes, I am beginning to look into a tube integrated. I would to try the Line Mag... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Harris4crna- I would have loved to really give a listen to the Accordos but as you know they are not carried by a lot of dealers. I have always loved the SF sound so I decided to play it safe and n... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment |