pavpet's SystemOops, haha....I just realized I replied to my own question.....sorry. posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
pavpet's SystemSorry for the late reply. I may need to figure out how to get alerts when there is a new message. As stated in bio, the Ktema journey started in Italy. At this time, I had Simaudio gear. Found this... posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
pavpet's SystemNice to see another with Ktemas. I have yet to hear mine with tubes. Have you used any other amps other than tubes? How does it compare? posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseI added this system to the "Done for Now" thread in 2013. It is now 2023 and I still believe it to be appropriate. See you in 10 years. posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
Accuphase All The WayHuge fan of Accuphase gear. Have a few items myself. A-70, C-3850 & DC-37. Visited HQ in Yokohama many times. Good choice. posted over 5 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphasePlasmatech, yeah i love the speakers. It would be great to hear these speakers with variable setups. Very difficult having the option to try out different components where i live. Have found very p... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseSystem edited: Broke stylus on Delos and replaced with Kleos. Better? Jury is still out. posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Hoping this is it - but I doubt itI had a sim audio 310, 320 phono stage and had no issues. I have a ultra expensive 810lp now and the cost does not match the increase in sound quality. Fortunately i did not pay the price it sales ... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Tunes at the BeachTboooe, stereo unlimted in San Diego has a pair of Elipsa in their showroom. May want to check them out. Although, im interested what Capitola has to say myself. posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseSystem edited: Finally done!!!! Upgraded the last piece of the system. I went with Transparent Reference SC and Ultra ICs. Wow!!! Everything got tight and warm. Yes, im speaking about my stereo sys... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseJfrech, thank you. Just ordered 3 Transparent IC along with Reference SC. Loved to make the full plunge, but cannot do it at this time. Hard to justify spending more money for cable than a piece of... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseJfrech,Thanks for the post and the suggestions. I do have Transparent power cords for all my devices. I was considering the jump to reference, but that may be a bit steep for me. I like to ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Naim and Harbeth full circle systemHaving both racks in my system now, I will say it will not make much difference. The Naim Fraim is made for Naim gear, therefore your system will fit and look better. If looking to stay, Naim Fraim... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Naim and Harbeth full circle systemI love the quadraspire rack, but I think a Naim Fraim would fit your system perfectly. I have both. posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseSystem edited: Finally replaced the 600i with the sim audio 740p. I felt a isolated preamp versus using the preouts of the 600i is a better way to go. This decision was not easy. I could justify ke... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Congrats on the evolutions. I would have gone with the Accordos, but again I am bias. Curious how a A/B comparison would have matched up? posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseSystem edited: Added 860a, not 680a. Now, finally my FS have the current they need. Am I done? I'm using the 600i as a preamp. May give the 740 a try, but if not considerable than staying with the ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseSystem edited: System Update: realized the SA 600i was not quite strong enough to push the FS Ketemas so went out and got me the 680a Amp. In addition, the Naim Fraim rack was not able to hold all ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseThanks Glen, will be selling the Naim Fraim Rack and buying a new rack. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe,I want to save you a trip to Stereo Unlimited for the purpose to listen to the Accuerdos. Talked to Bruce and stated he sent them back to the distributor. He stated he could not move... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...When I had the Cremona M in the system, I was not happy with the soundstage depth. The mid and hi were clear and precise, but felt the sound was being pushed at me. It was not fixed until I went wi... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Room treatments look great. I went bass traps from GK acoustics. Heard a definite difference. Thinking about purchasing traps for the corners. I still have issues in the back of the room, but not r... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseSystem edited: Added the Transparent Powerisolator. Recently experienced power surges here in the valley and not taking the chance. I do not hear a sonic difference. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...I hear ya. With the VPI, simaudio phono and records I am 10,000 deep. Would I spend it again, hell ya. Vinyl is all I listen to. Opened me to whole new era of music from 60's and 70's. I try to sti... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Tboooe, get down to Stereo Unlimited and listen to those Franco Serblins before I buy them, hmmm. No worries, I am not buying them. Loving my Ktemas. Where you located, can always come listen to mi... posted over 10 years ago | View comment |