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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: The fate of the Krell by Paul S on 2008-02-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Amplification and Consciousness. in Playback Listening  15 Replies 
I saw that film exactly once, in 1956, and it has stuck with me ever since.At the very least, this does not bode well for the person who falls asleep while listening.I'll try to keep my ears (and eyes) open.I remember a while back the later Lamm...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The "best" amps from Krell and Mark Levinson? by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: FM Acoustics in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
[quote user="dazzdax"]Hi Roman, FM Acoustics amplifiers from Switserland have been regarded by many audiophiles (mostly the ones with lots of money) as the best sounding (solid state) amps regardless of price. They even bettered the best amps from Kr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Actually, she's standing on my Krell KSA50 by JANDL100 on 2008-06-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cats and hifi in Audio Discussions  14 Replies 
We both appreciate a big Class A amp! ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Tubes are from Venus, SS is from Uranus by KLegind on 2010-07-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Does tube preamplifier VTL would add tube sound to system in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
[quote user="muddasir"]Thanks paul for well thought reply. Two things need clarifiication, i am not new to the subject and am a constant and avid reader.Secondly my preference for music is hobby for electronics and pleasure of listening through appli...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: D'Agostino/Momentum SS Monoblocks: How Now? by Paul S on 2013-01-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: D'Agostino/Momentum SS Monoblocks: How Now? in Audio Discussions  5 Replies 
Fremer has just pitched these in the new Stereophile, and the online buzz is building.  Isn't D'Agostino the Krell guy?  If these are different than the Krell amps, then how and why?  Disclosure: I quickly dismissed the Krell offerings during my ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Tube pre-amp with ss amp for tube sound by muddasir on 2010-07-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Does tube preamplifier VTL would add tube sound to system in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Thanks paul for well thought reply. Two things need clarifiication, i am not new to the subject and am a constant and avid reader.Secondly my preference for music is hobby for electronics and pleasure of listening through application of mind and know...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #21: I don’t believe alligator has remorse after it ate a poodle. by Romy the Cat on 2011-02-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The CES's 2011 horns in Horn-Loaded Speakers  21 Replies 
[quote user="tokyo john"] Only reason I took notice again recently was because in the latest edition of Stereo Sound (Japanese audio magazine), an audio reviewer renowned for his love of dubious audio equipment (Krell and Magico speakers etc) rev...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: The Krell’s cursed Sound: 25 yeas and counting…. by Romy the Cat on 2005-09-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Krell’s cursed Sound: 25 yeas and counting…. in Audio News  3 Replies 
There is a relentless prejudges that some subjects could be cursed and therefore they bring bad fortune. “What might be less fortunate in audio then just persistent horrible sound?” – rhetorically asked Dan D’Agostino, the CEO of Krell Industries. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Who needs those amps? by Romy the Cat on 2013-01-13 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: D'Agostino/Momentum SS Monoblocks: How Now? in Audio Discussions  5 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"] Fremer has just pitched these in the new Stereophile, and the online buzz is building .   Isn't D'Agostino the Krell guy?  If these are different than the Krell amps, then how and why ?  Disclosure: I quickly dismissed the Krell...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #52: Never found ideal amplifier by Amir on 2018-06-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: About Wilson Audio Loudspeakers in Audio Discussions  53 Replies 
i have heard wilson speakers with these amplifiers:Vitus audio 50w , Asr emitter 140w, conrad johnson 130w  ,all  audio research setup with AR 600w, krell reference evo one 400w , krell fpb 400w, einshtein 50w, pathos 50w, mark levinson 200w, krell 2...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The "best" amps from Krell and Mark Levinson? by Romy the Cat on 2007-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: FM Acoustics in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
[quote user="dazzdax"]Hi Roman, FM Acoustics amplifiers from Switserland have been regarded by many audiophiles (mostly the ones with lots of money) as the best sounding (solid state) amps regardless of price. They even bettered the best amps from Kr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Does tube preamplifier VTL would add tube sound to system by muddasir on 2010-07-08 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Does tube preamplifier VTL would add tube sound to system in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Hi there every one.A brief about system. Marantz transport---Acustic Arts DAC II-----Krell HRC preamp-----Krell FPB 600 class A amp---B&W 802.Previously i  had a pair of carry 805 SET amps which drived Klipsch KLF 30 any how i was getting a good ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Why, indeed by Paul S on 2006-11-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: We don’t necessarily know “Why”, nor do we need to…. in Playback Listening  8 Replies 
I have found it useful to learn a little bit and also to remember what people have said about equipment they build.  When I have had a chance to listen to the gear and compare what manufacturers have said with my impression of the...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #98: ULF emergency: Big & nasty solutions by jessie.dazzle on 2011-04-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Macondo’s lowest channel. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  150 Replies 
Two "temporary" solutions worth considering:1) A big nasty Krell KAV 500i (stereo 2x250 into 8 Ohms; 2x500w into 4 Ohms; built-in preamp; excellent volume potentiometer; remote; holds resale value). Though the mid range and HF of Krell amps is not co...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Re: The Krell’s cursed Sound: 25 yeas and counting…. by dazzdax on 2005-10-22 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Krell’s cursed Sound: 25 yeas and counting…. in Audio News  3 Replies 
Yeah, and I once thought Krell was the way to go, a boy's (or a man's) dream when I saw pictures of the KSA 100 poweramp for the first time. I must admit that in 1991 I heard a demo with Krell KAS poweramps, Wilson WATT/Puppy's + Pow Wow subwoofer an...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #14: The fate of the Krell by Paul S on 2008-02-21 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Amplification and Consciousness. in Playback Listening  15 Replies 
I saw that film exactly once, in 1956, and it has stuck with me ever since.At the very least, this does not bode well for the person who falls asleep while listening.I'll try to keep my ears (and eyes) open.I remember a while back the later Lamm...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: FM Acoustics by dazzdax on 2007-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: FM Acoustics in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Hi Roman, FM Acoustics amplifiers from Switserland have been regarded by many audiophiles (mostly the ones with lots of money) as the best sounding (solid state) amps regardless of price. They even bettered the best amps from Krell, Mark Levinson, et...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #65: The S5 by iWC Doppel on 2013-12-15 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Living Voice Loudspeaker in Horn-Loaded Speakers  80 Replies 
Romy, hi  Firstly it's probably worth a few minutes about me and my preferences, this will probably add some context. I have 'preferences' and priorities that don't match everyones, but are somewhat consistent with my group of friends who have hifi s...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: Prices in High End Audio - whatever market bears? by Romy the Cat on 2005-08-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Prices in High-End Audio. in Audio Discussions  27 Replies 
Today’s prices in Hi-Fi do not base upon any other principle then “whatever market bears”. The luck of objective evaluation methods and the completely un-liberated market of Hi-Fi consumers make the “market bearing” principles being completely not ap...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: I have no idea what the reply is all about. by Romy the Cat on 2006-06-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A quest for a better monitor. in Audio Discussions  97 Replies 
Actually I care less about the design philosophy in this case but rather about the result. Obviously the 150W-200W (200W?) of Zarathustra’s pure class A would be completely useless for my horns. I would like to have something to drive with that amp a...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #3: FM Acoustics from Switserland by dazzdax on 2007-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: FM Acoustics in Audio Discussions  4 Replies 
Hi Roman, yes it is true that it is a bit foolish to refer to Krell and Mark Levinson, but I had to refer to some familiar brands that are in high regard among many of us. Many audiophiles from the Far-East (Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China, Si...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #22: Reviewers and table radios by tokyo john on 2011-02-01 
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You are right I think. He confuses his followers with this GIP review, his fans who sold their Tannoys and bought his recommendd Krell Lats and Magicos, but they will fall in love with him all over again when he tells them the latest Magicos got ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Sounds like win-win situation to me… by Romy the Cat on 2012-06-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Better solution for being late? in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
Yes, I understand, Klausner, and the idea of Classical Café is my long standing wet dream: http://www.goodsoundclub.com/Forums/ShowPost.aspx?PageIndex=1&postID=5069I would very much abandon what I do now and run such operation, sometime I feel th...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #20: GIP by tokyo john on 2011-02-01 
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I go to the Amtrans store a lot but have never listened to the GIPs because they are just too expensive (60k, 180k USD etc). But I think I was informed that these were fanatically replicated Western Electric speaker system concept, but where possible...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Looking at "vintage" integrateds by Antonio J. on 2006-08-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Cool running AB amplifier.. with good sound. in Audio Discussions  11 Replies 
I owned a Luxman LV-117 which I found pretty "right" musically driving some 93dB/w/m JBL's I had eons ago. In its time, there was a LV-103 which was also well regarded, but that I never listened to, so I cannot talk about it. They can ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Tube pre-amp for ss power amp by muddasir on 2010-07-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Does tube preamplifier VTL would add tube sound to system in Audio Discussions  6 Replies 
I agree i have been making mistakes even costly ones. I had taken the biamping route with cary and krell on B&W , and that was the purpose of getting both the amps, to get the best out of both ,,,,,,it turned out mixing oil and water,,,,,the most...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #5: Holly cow! The Pussy might like it! by Bud on 2005-11-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: How to record FM broadcasts. in Off Air Audio  125 Replies 
Romy,The only card that seems serious is the Creative Live Drive series. They have the capability of encoding at HDCD sample rates and also have a front panal input / output fascia with many conntrols and buttons to explore and screw up with. I have ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: CEC fixing mystery. by Romy the Cat on 2014-01-02 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Sick CEC TL0 in Didital Things  2 Replies 
Is my CEC TL0 stopped to work I was kind of suicidal as I do not feel to pay 10K for a new one and I will never find anything the sound as good. A friend of my suggested me to contact Nick Gowan who can fix CEC: http://www.tsound.com/inquiries.htmlPr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #92: S3 and class A amps by gordan on 2011-04-01 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Adding one more spherical to Macondo. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
truth to be told, i'm so far from building a horn for S3 that the plans may change. the drivers actually haven't left a previous owner yet which makes me a bit nervous. but i understand you presume a short opening horn like expo would allow a more me...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: Torque & clamping by jessie.dazzle on 2009-09-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Superior electric binding posts in Melquiades Amplifier  26 Replies 
Romy wrote :"...With my kind of cables and the spades that they use the force of my fingers is not enough to tight the binding posts..."It would be nice if Superior would issue a design that used the same metal parts as their existing posts, but had ...
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