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In Reply to: RE: Well, ordered the amp. posted by mbnx01 on September 22, 2014 at 09:39:31
This is one reason why I often don't reply to these types of threads. (Not just yours.) Sometimes, if the poster seems to have a clue, I might reply with a request for more useful information, or maybe a helpful reply.
You are a special case.
One day, you're asking about a Parasound A23 vs a Burson (I've never heard of Burson) "timekeep".
Then, another day, you're asking about a Parasound A21 vs A23.
Then, another day, you're asking about a cage for a tube amp to keep the cats out*.
You've not posted anything about hearing any of these amps, in or out of your system. Have you heard all of them (especially, in your system)?
And, THEN, upon announcing the tube amp you've purchased, you say that you've also gotten a new source and a new preamp, but you say nothing about what they are.
*"Does the optional tube cage fit over the KT120's? Aren't they tallish tubes? I'll probably ask Mark on Monday but I thought someone here might now. With three cats tube cage is not optional. ".
Eye-yie-yie.
Follow Ups:
I think he was just verbalizing his thought process as he was about to pull the trigger on a new piece of audio gear.
I've often waffled about thinking of different gear as I sought advise and narrowed my choice.
Part of the hobby for me, is to experience different equipment. I'm probably more guilty of trying various gear than most folks here. ;-)
Abe, how is the new Sony TA-A1ES now that you've had it a month or so?
Jim
I have no complaints with the Sony TA-A1ES. It sounds nice but not quite up there with my Rogue Cronus Magnum tube integrated. I use both amps in my smallish home office / listening room combo. I can leave the Sony ON all day and listen while I work on the computer. I can do the same with the Rogue but at the expense of wearing out costly tubes for 'background music'. They both run a bit warm but that's not the issue for me.
Although I've had a couple wonderful sounding solid-state setups, I have found that they typically cost much more to achieve satisfying sound. I can achieve comparable or better sound with more modestly price vacuum tube gear. Go figure, but that has been my experience.
The Sony is fine but I have owned higher-end solid-state separates that sound noticeably better.
I wouldn't call it a giant killer but the Sony does perform better than my Denon PMA-2000ivr or the Marantz PM-8003. I'd like to try one of the Yamaha integrated amps maybe next year. I'm considering the Yamaha A-S2000 or A-S2100.
" I'm probably more guilty of trying various gear than most folks here. ;-)"
No kidding. I love hearing about your purchases, Abe.
Congrats. Yes, Abe you have owned some sweet gear. I always enjoy reading about the changes you guys make to your rigs. Keep us the good work!
I'm not sure what you're saying other than you're pissing on me.
So kindly FUCK OFF.
"We are all in God's hands... and God is a malign thug."
-Mark Twain
"I'm not sure what you're saying other than you're pissing on me.
So kindly FUCK OFF."
***
No need for the profanity.
I was trying to help you to see how "all over the map" you were, with regard to your amp questions and final choice.
However, I won't, as you say, "fuck off". Rather, I will continue to contribute to this forum, even when a person will benefit from some straight talk which they might not want to hear.
:)
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