The European PerspectiveYes this is true if you do not mind the hassle of constant cable changes. In my system, inserting ARC Ref 3 (with NOS 6H30-DR and NOS 6550 Tung Sol Black Plate tubes on board) is more of a side ste... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
TIDAL WaveHow do you like your Wavacs 805 ? I've been thinking about getting them myself. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
2008-2009 - Tony's 2 channel systemJust curious (as an ex-Lamm M1.2 owner and current owner of ARC Ref 110) - how does the Lamm compare to ARC monos ? posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveNo. REX was not available when I was getting the Ref 3. Besides, for $20k I would rather save up and got sth like Wavac PRT1. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveDid you have a chance to compare the full stack (Verdi la Scala, Verona and Elgar Plus) to Puccini in your system ?I'm curious, since your opinion is in contrast to my friends opinion, who ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveMicrostrip - I do not think so. A friend of mine whose judgement I trust, compared Puccini to his dCS full stack (who has a dCS full stack (Verdi la Scala, Verona and Elgar Plus) and found the old ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveI will be getting either the dCS Puccini or the new, upcoming ARC Reference CD-8.I have already heard the dCS, now witing to put my hands on the CD-8. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
CuongPham's SystemsThis is one of the most amazing systems I have seen over the years ! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreI have Single Six on loan right now ... and they are nowhere near as good as the GSM. In fact - I like my ARC Ref 110 better. But the GSM - oh my Jesus - this is not hifi, this is virtual reality !... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Less is moreIf you like the Lektor Prime, you should listen to Ancient Audio Grand Silver Mono. I have had it on loan, and it has emparassed my Lamm M1.2 Reference monos in every possible way driving Avalon Ei... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveDrw50 - the floors are 12" (or so) concrete, so they absorb a lot of sound. On top of that, I have soundproofed both the floor and the ceiling. So far (2+ years) I have never/ever had any complains... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEI was running Anaconda, but then changed to the latest, top of the range AudioQuest WEL Signature which was seemed to ba a better match for dCS.I will borrow Puccini again, this time from t... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEMert,I just brouht dCS Puccini home. It is trully spectacular ! You can forget about the DP-700. Puccini is much better sounding IMO. BTW - you should try its variable out. It is se... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveLet us know in your thread how the evo fared in your sytsem ! I, on the other hand, have bought s/h Pass X-350.5. We will see how it fares against my ARC Ref 110 ! posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveI have heard the new Krells (402, 600, 900) on several ocasions and never really liked them. IMO Ref 110 is a better amp, and much cheaper. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEWho knows, it may sound better. You will not know before you try. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEMert,Did you try running the Puccini direct ? posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveYeah, no problem here. Sophias 2 are easy to drive. posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveCD-7 is a trully great player once broken in. If you want to improve it even further, get yourself a quartet of NOS 6H30DR tubes and dress them with Herbie's Ultrasonic tube dampers.The bac... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveSystem edited: Added the new, all-silver WEL Signature power cord to power my CDP. For whatever reason, Shynyata Anaconda Helix Alpha sounded too bright on CD-7 - WEL Signature is much better balan... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European Perspective@ Lapierre - I have no other speakers but Sophias 2. I used to have Avalon Eidolon Vision, which I also rate very highly.@ Mart - I have been using AQ Silver cables for years, and although ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEHow does the Puccini compare to Accu DP-78 ? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Trying to get inside the MusicI have noticed that you have upgraded to DR tubes. Did you hear any difference ?I have a quartet of DR sitting on my desk for several weeks now, but did not have time to put them in. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEYou can get cardas RCA->XLR adaptors, or you can get a ARC Balanced Line Driver - I have seen one for sale not too long time ago for $500 or so on AgoN. Both will work. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEYou can still perfectly integrate your stereo setup with HT, provided that the Meridain has pre-outs for front speakers. Then you can get rid of ALL 3 speakers you hang on the wall (includi... posted about 16 years ago | View comment |