How do you plan to stream directly from the NAS?

bflowers November 09, 2015 21:30

He uses the VTL Seigfrieds in triode if that helps.

bflowers August 28, 2009 19:09

Thank you for the thoughtful responses. I will try to address the points you each raise.

Jfrech:

I have considered a tube pre. I have hesitated as I presume the Boulder pre is the best match for it's amp. My closest audophile friend (who is incredibly knowlegeable!) has ARC ref 3 and VTL Seigfried's. He has suggested this, or perhaps a tube based DAC as an option (very few of those around, plus technology changing rapidly).

I have done a lot of tweaking and have a fully treated room. I agree that the Wilson's had a long break in. I got mine in Dec 08. and I think it took at least 2 months before coherency was established.

I have spoke to Albert, but have not met him as yet. I have some Kubala Elations coming in for demo in the next week or so. I hear they are a good match with Boulder. Perhaps Purist could be a good fit as well. Do you have a description/comparison to offer?

I am Curious about the fuses. Are they easy to change, order the correct type, etc? I am not accustomed to opening up my equipment if that is even necessary.

Interestingly, I not only leave my equipment on, but leave it playing 24/7 as I find that yields the best results.

Rtn1

Some of the above addresses your post. I am curious that the BAT REX got a bit of a bland review in the audiophile press. Their other products are excellent and well priced. Did you consider/try any other tubed pre?

I love my power cords. I have the new Tara Cobalt XL's which are extremely textured yet detailed. I find that is the character of Tara's high end cables. However, I think the speaker cables, especially the new Omega Gold, to be leaning to the hyperdetailed side. I have demoed those extensively, and they were too much for my system.

I know nothing of the gold cables that you have. Any comparitive information would be helpful.

I also know nothing of the Tripoint Troy. I have a ground loop between my theater equipment and my 2 channel equipment. All are on dedicated lines, but they go to different subpanels. I have to keep the theater interconnects to the preamp disconnected if I want the best musical experience.

bflowers August 28, 2009 10:22

I have followed your system over the years as we have shared similar equipment (BAT VK150 and Maxx 2). I read with interest that you moved away from the BAT's. I have often wondered why those amps aren't often mentioned along with other high end tube amps. I recently have been jonesing for my long lost tube amps, but also live in Texas and have some heat issues. I now have a Alexandrias with a similar midrange/tweeter combination as you have. I have great sound, but I have started to listen to more classical music lately and finds some instruments lack the body that I would like. I would guess tubes would ameliorate that, but I also wonder about cabling. I would be curious about your transition to SS and how you have found that element preserved in your current system. It could just be a weakness of digital.
Thanks

bflowers August 27, 2009 06:48