Recent content by ktchnman

Hello. I'm using a pair of Theos with the PrimaLuna Prologue 7 Mono Blocs, and find the combination to be the best I've tried to date. True, the Mono Blocs have more power, nominally 70/channel, but are more than ample for my Theos, plus, Kevin (Upscale Audio) has a GREAT (IMO) price on the Mono...

Sounds like it's too late, Jordan. http://www.martinloganowners.com/forum/showthread.php?14619-System-461-(Theos)

75-100 hours for the most basic changes. Probably hear small changes (depending on your ears, LOL) for up to 200 hours. I think tubes are the way to go, or, if you want to keep the temperature (literally) down, the Rogue Audio "Medusa" is a class D hybrid, with a S/S power section and tube...

Hello, and welcome. I think the number of different amps reflected by the group is a large number, generally reflected by the individual tastes of the listener. The names you mention, are an interesting set, I think. I think Krell is a name from the past, I don't think their new stuff is on a...

Prefer analog!!

OK, I hate to sound "behind the times", but I respect and admire my ARC Ref CD-8. The quality of playback is superb, and with the new version currently on the market, they can probably be had for significantly less than they were priced a year or so ago. I bought mine as a "Demo" for a little...

Dave, that would be very cool. I almost can't believe the difference compared to the Medusa, and that's with the "stock" tubes. The KT-88's I know are nice, but I figure there's a lot of room with the other tubes for tweaking. Kevin said they would be like "peanut butter and jelly", as far as...

OK, I guess it was just a matter of time (and not too much of it at that), but I've made the change-over to all tube amplification. My new pair of PrimaLuna Prologue 7 Mono Blocks have arrived and now taken their place as the guts of my system. I'll give reviews as it burns-in, and can't wait...

Hi Bernard. I had my tech go through the unit top-to-bottom in December, when we redid the Caps, wiring, and a few of the circuits. I doubt it ever sounded as good as it does now, and the Telefunkens were a more recent acquisition (about a month ago), and Kevin Deal (Upscale Audio) thought they...

OK, first, in full disclosure, I'm an ARC guy, but I think they made their bones with Pre-amps, not Power Amps. I'm using a classic upgraded ARC Pre, the SP-11, MK II, with upgraded Caps and wiring. I also use an ARC Ref CD-8, and had used a modded ARC SP-6 Pre-amp for years. I do have a set of...

62...which means I was there to listen to some great music, live!! Theos.

Hola, Roberto. My Levinson Power Amp has the "biggest" bass of all my amps, and I think they're known for that. But, more to the point, the bottom end on my Theos evolved with time as well, and I think 100 hours is just a starting point. Anxious to hear results after another 100+ hours or so.

The CD's they produce are some of the finest recordings I have heard as well. They sent me one of their samplers, and I started ordering them. They're priced pretty well if you buy I think it's 4 at once. I'm a jazz person, and some are amazing.

Pierre, at Mapleshade, has opened my eyes (actually, my ears) to this. The first time I tried one of platforms and set of footers, it was beneath a s/s amp, a Cary 200.2, and I was astounded at the difference. Here are some of his brief summaries from their web site...

Also, after re-reading your description above, I think your components should not be on anything that rolls. Direct, solid, immovable support to the floor is important, IMO, in resolving and removing spurious vibrations.