Recent content by apman55

I have a SLI-80 and have used it with great success with Aeon I's. I had to supplement the bass as it was weak and flabby. I bi-amped with a McIntosh MC 7270 and it was grand. I wish I could say the same for the Vantages I have now. They don't have the magical mids and highs that the Aeons had...

I recently purchased a pristine 700B amp and was wondering about pairing it with Vantages. I read on one site that it was not advised because of the low impedance load of ML speakers, evidently the Phase Linear amps don't do well with low impedance. Does volume level have any bearing in amps and...

I like the OPPO very well. I don't use it to it's full potential though. I replaced an older Pioneer Elite player and it kicks it's butt. I added a Channel Islands DAC to use with the Pioneer and it was a major improvement. When I got the OPPO I sold the DAC and use the OPPO for Red Book and...

It's a modest system. Cary SLI-80 for power (sweetest piece I have ever owned) OPPO BDP-95 Music Hall MMF-7 w/Grado Gold Project Tube Box II VPI 16.5 AKG 701s I am happy at this point, hope it lasts a while. I will attempt to post pictures soon.

I just bought some used Vantages last night from a very accomodating gentleman. Could only get one at a time home so it will be tonight I actually fire them up. This is my third pair of MLs after a brief time with some AP Scorpios. They were excellent speakers but I crave the electostatic sound...

I generally concur thwat the new site is inferior. I sold something on it right after the switch over and had a terrible time getting messages and replying to them. I like the old site better. Easier for me but them I am a little "old schol" anyway.

I want to start out saying I have no affiliation with Brent Jessee Recording other than purchasing tubes from him and this is not an advertisement (we all get enough of that daily). In June of 2010 I bought a pair of NOS 6SN7 tubes from Brent. Last month one of them crapped out after about a...

Thanks guys. I appreciate your input. Happy trails.

Thanks Edwinr, I too am surprised there are not more comments. A little more background. I have had Scenarios and Aeon I's in my present room. Currently use Audio Physic Scorpios. Great speakers but don't have the "sparkle" I love with electrostats.

I am thinking about pulling the trigger on one or the other. What do you all think of each? Has anyone A/B'd them? They will be driven by either a Cary SLI-80 or Mac 7270. Thanks in advance for your respected opinions.