|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
107.137.222.249
In Reply to: RE: I cannot think of a single legacy product posted by Mike K on September 02, 2014 at 20:40:28
I'll see your large Maggies, new VTLs, and new vinyl rig with the following:
Apogee Diva loudspeakers, Krell KRS series amps, CAT SL1 preamp, Sota Star Sapphire with ET2 arm, and a top notch cartridge from that era.
Pretty sure it would come down to a matter of preference, and I don't think the "modern" system would come anywhere close to trouncing my described (25+ year old) system.
Follow Ups:
I'll see your Divas and Krells with my Divas driven by two Audio Research D-250 Mk II Servo stereo amps in a bi-amp arrangement. Divas deserve big tube amps ;)
But I do agree with your sentiment about how we really haven't progressed all that much in audio, if at all. For example, there is nothing out there today to make me want to replace the Divas, and I've listened to most of the mega-buck contenders, usually cones-in-a-box.
___
Brian
Hello,
I see in an old thread, that you have a good copy of the cal procedure for the Triplett 3444a. Would it be possible to get a copy?
Thanks,
Steve
Well, I've not heard any of the components you list, but I know all are
well thought of. I've never been a fan of Krell product, but I suspect
it would be difficult to find a better ss amp from that era.
That line of thought has lead many people to needlessly dump vast bucketloads of cash...
An amp isn't just a simple box that sits between a source (and, likely a preamp/linestage) and a loudspeaker. If you want great sound, you can't say THIS amp is better than THAT amp, unless you qualify/quantify that statement by including the rest of the system.
To clarify that statement?
The Krell KRS amps were INCREDIBLE on the Divas. They were pretty great on the B&W 801 Matrix. They weren't so great on the Infinity IRS Beta.
A Threshold amp? was OK on the Divas, did better on the B&Ws and Infinitys.
A Sumo amp? Was quite nice on the 801s, not horrible on the Infinitys, but pretty sad on the Divas - even a pair of "lowly" Adcoms was better on the Divas.
So - which amp is better?
p.s.: As a footnote? Often heard Counterpoint amps driving the Infinity Betas and some Apogee Duettas. On the Infinity? Could be breathtaking. On the Apogees? Could be sleep inducing.
Not about comparing disparate brands and products, but rather as the post says:
"I read quite often here and elsewhere where audiophiles prefer the sound of a company's older legacy product(s) versus their newer or latest version. "
I cannot think of a single example where the "legacy" product from a single brand is better than the current product. So is the KRS "better" than the current "Solo" models? Is any Threshold (I have a Stasis 3 myself) better than a Pass Labs XS amp?
Technically we can do better, but it's angels dancing on the head of a pin; I think we maxed out in terms of audible performance quite a while ago, as that system would certainly show. Alas, all of it far beyond my pay grade.
Post a Followup:
FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors: