Recent content by NKokemohr

not trying to troll Hi all again, sorry if you think I'm making fun of you, that was not my intention. Here are 2 images of my system. One is the setup when using the MC275s (MLs in normal setup) and one I prefer when using the Devialet (Summits tilted). Believe me, I wouldn't spend over 30k...

BTW, do you guys believe I can use the amp as a preamp to my tube monoblocks? I don't have the cash to keep my DAC and preamp, but if I could use the Devialet alternatively has main amp or as preamp for the tube monoblocks, that might give me both worlds without a full rack. What do you think?

Hi all, well, if I wasn't suspicious about the setup, I wouldn't have posted it here as a question. It's just that I keep noticing that the stunning absence of anything that isn't on the recording (don't know how else to put it - it's like the CD is playing directly in my brain, but with all...

Hi all, I've just made the big jump and am now powering my Summit Xs with the Devialet D-Premier. To those who haven't heard the buzz about the new amp: it's a french 16K USD wonder that is an integrated amp with DAC built in. It's a combined class D/class A amp, with class D being the power...

Hi all, I am sure this topic has arisen before but I didn't find anything in the direction when searching. My setup: • PS Audio Perfectwave Power Plant • PS Audio Perfectwave DAC + Bridge • 2x MC275 • alternatively: Accuphase 407 • 2x Martin Logan Summit X alltogether it's a 36.000$ system...

hi all, Looks like there is a new HD download site available, namely iTrax. The name sounds more like a teenager's radio station, but it looks like they are quite serious about 24/96 audiophile music. So my download fav list is: - HDTracks - Linn - iTrax

Hi Gordon, thanks, that is good to know. Actually, I am waiting for a preamp (Krell KSL) that I am looking into reselling when I get it, but you'd say there may be a benefit? If so, what was it? I'd think if all the preamp needs to do is _dim_ the signal, a resistor should do a much better job...

Hi Bernard, thanks for the quick reply. I'll see if I can still cancel the order of the preamp. I bought it on audiogon & my purchase is binding, but maybe I can bribe the guy with some percentage of the purchase to keep it, so it's a win-win for both. One concern is the following: I am...

Hi all, just hooked up my Summit X's to a McIntosh tube amp 275 ––*which has shot me into audiophile orbit. I'm out of a preamp, so I hooked up my chain as follows: Sonos Z90 --> Cambridge Audio DacMagic --> McIntosh MC275 --> SummitX and it works absolutely great. Volume Control happens...

37, Summit Xs Dammnit, people here ARE young! I've been a bit in the High End-o-sphere in Europe and pretty much everybody could have been my dad... You think it's because electrostats are so much about the high frequencies that younger ears lend themselves towards more?

Hi Bernard, sorry -- will get it right the next time.

Hi all, Just plugged the power cords from the Summit X and turned off the tube amp –*and the system kept playing. I ran into the bathroom and breathed into the mirror. It got hazy, so apparently I wasn't dead, had to be something else. Obviously the amp has some pretty self confident...

Hi All, thanks for the replies! As I will just need an amplifier for 2-3 years, my little used chinese tube amp will probably do; it should arrive via mail in about 2 weeks. From what I conclude from your answers there is no risk of anything going badly wrong if the amp has too little wattage...

Hi all from La Jolla, I have a tricky question: I just purchased a pair of Summit Xs for a hell of a deal, but it will be another year until they will be with my designated chain (Accuphase 408, Silent Wire LS32, T+A DAC, Wadia transport, all in all in the 16K$ range), don't ask why, it's a...