From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsI also need to update the pictures which are somewhat dated. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsSystem edited: System updated Allnic H 3000 replacing Manley Steelhead. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemIf you are free on Tues nite, March 27, an interesting group of musicians will be at BB Kings on 42 St. While it is ostensibly a celebration of the Million Dollar Quartet, Rob't Gordon has put a ba... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsMapman - thank you both for your input and good humor. More later. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsHey, Fernando.Make sure you have fresh tubes in those Lamms. I had Vladamir 'freshen' my amps after I bought them. He went over them thoroughly, replaced a few odds and ends, retubed them, and ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsBeen a while since I've visited. Hey, Sam. Nothing wrong with the Airline. Why do you ask?I have had a love affair with Ferraris since I was a kid. I have owned a number of them, but none of th... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsMucho Gracias, Triode. I continue to marvel at the overall transparency of the Duo when combined with the lifelike naturalness of the Lamm amps. I also like Porsche- had a 996 GT2 for a while and c... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsBGordon- i first ran the system without a separate linestage, and fed the phono signal into the Steelhead, using its variable outputs directly into the amp. It had great impact, and the bass was ph... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsNope, Flg2001: I haven't heard a Koetsu since the early, lush romantic days. I gather their cartridges have only betten better; have no idea how it would sound in the Airline arm. Be well... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsSorry, been absent from the board for a while. AS70- I have a Lyra Titan i but think that the Airtight sounds more of a piece; the Lyra is spotlit in places, the bass is amazing, and the highs are ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
TAD Atma-sphere TTWeights SoundsmithI'd be interested in hearing your system at some point- I live north, near Nyack, and would return the favor. Love the look of all those bottle lit up.Regards, posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsI have not attended a hi-fi trade show for years- did the CES back in the mid-70's when it was still in Chicago at McCormick Place, and did a few of those Stereophile shows in the early days, but t... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsGreetings, Fernando. I did have Cardas Golden Reference installed for almost a year before I switched to the Kubala. In fairness, a couple things changed; first, I went from short interconnect/long... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsYou know, dusty, most people in the West think Buddhas are simply 'plug and play,' you know, pull the thing out of the box and instantly, achieve mystical results. First, of course, is the composit... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsCyto/CMO: Thanks, both for your kind words of encouragement.As to the power cords, I have for a long time fallen into the middle of two camps- I am not an "all wire is the same" skept... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsOne of my other loves is exotic sportscars. So, just as I share my hi-fi passion with some of my car friends, I share my love of 'Corvettes' with my hi-fi friends. :) Glad you didn't ask about Joey B. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsSystem edited: Changed out Audiopax 88's for Lamm ML2s- Cardas Golden Reference wire replaced with Kubala-Sonsa Emotion throughout. (The K-S power cord is amazing). Took all Shunyata Hydras out of ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsOK, next upgrade in process- report to follow- Audiopax 88's- out, Lamm ML2s-in; Cardas Reference- goodby- Kubala-Sosna Emotions, hello. Also changing from short interconnect/long speaker cable to ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
MartinLogan CLSIIz+McIntosh+Atma-SphereNsgarch- I'll bet (with no risk) that your system sounds like life itself on jazz and acoustic rock- the open quality of the 'stats, plus the plumb the depths foundation added thru woofering. My ow... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsSystem edited: Finally received HRS Isolation Platform and installed the antique surgeon's lamp over the TT. posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert- I think you mean the Stabi XL, the Reference has been around for a number of years, and while it is a great table (I owned one briefly before I got an opportunity to upgrade to the XL), I f... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSo, Albert, did you ever get that Stabi XL/Airline combo in and set up? Curious to know what you thought. I am really enjoying mine, although I am still waiting for the HRS platform to accompany it... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsHey, Aball. The Lambos have been sorely underrated- granted, the SV variant of the Miura has always been highly regarded, but now the earlier iterations are starting to fetch real money. I have had... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Music RoomNice budda, Dude. I just added one. Will report on how it sounds. :) posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsSystem edited: Budda Tweak added. posted over 19 years ago | View comment |