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In Reply to: RE: Review of Sherwood S-5000 rebuilt by Mike Samra posted by Michael Samra on March 09, 2014 at 13:03:20
Got used to those volume control remotes! Now I need a IR line level control.
Also the cello and other string instruments have a real "woody" sound. Like you are there sound.
Interesting thing about clarity vs. distortion. SS amps clarity and low distortion is very different from tube amps clarity and low distortion. SS has a more razor edge feel to it. While tubes have a more "I'm there" feel to them.
charles
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Nice description of your restored tube Sherwood.It seems that you won't be going back to SS anytime soon!I'm sure that Mike kicked it up to a whole new level.Enjoy.
Yes you are right, Mike did kick it up a level. Usually I'm making lateral moves. But this is clearly a step up. I am luck to have finally have put together a wonderful NEW solid state system. BTW - NOT an easy task!!! Earlier today I hooked it back up just to compare. ANd yes, I still like it as much as I did before the Sherwood arrived. I'm lucky to have two very fine setups.Although my wife did commented on how ugly the little Sherwood was. If it's s ugly then she can replace it with something purdy - like a CronusMagnus.
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Usually wives love the Sherwood because they have a more feminine and elegant look to them with the pearl white finish and gold trim but your unit was a slightly challenged cosmetically but it sounds very good.
Honest amplification is better than excessive 2nd order distortion anytime.
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