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2015 Stereophile recommended components
I like Stereophile‘s idea of ranking components with grades. The latest ratings divide speakers into categories according to how much bass they produce and how deep it goes. This makes a lot of sense, but confuses me a bit. . The ten Class … Continue reading
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Quest for perfection (or something like)
“… but the highs are missing a little bit of sparkle.” That is an actual quote from an owner’s evaluation of Tung Sol 6550 tubes posted on Upscale Audio’s website. But not to worry, as the writer continues “However the … Continue reading
Posted in Amplifier, bel canto design, Components, Hybrid amplifier, Hybrid integrated amplifier, Integrated amplifier, Preamplifier, Speakers, Tower speakers, Vacuum tubes, Vincent Audio
Tagged 6550, bel canto, Bel Canto Design, bel canto design ref 500m, GoldenEar, GoldenEar Technology, Harman Kardon Citation II, Herron Audio, Hybrid amplifier, Integrated amps, Mullard, Musical Design, Triton One, Upscale Audio
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First listen Vincent Audio SV 237
Though only broken in for two days, and at low volume, for me the SV 237 already fulfills the promise of its hybrid design – tube sound and solid state power. Even though my bel canto design ref 500m mono … Continue reading