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    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    Sorry for the delay - didn't see this until now. I figured out the 6922 when I had a Rhea. I had replaced all the 12ax7's with tele's and still wasn't happy with the sound - It wasn't very transparent and was dull and muddy. On a whim, I replaced the stock 6922's with a tele's and the the sky...
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    Chesky: One of the Worst Audiophile Labels?

    I concur with Tom’s opinion of the Chesky Power of the Orchestra – its dull and lifeless. I have the Chesky and three RCA pressings two of which are 1s/7s and the third 7s/8s. Which is better? I don’t know nor do I care enough to make the effort to sit through multiple listens of this to figure...
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    Good for our Hobby and Good for our Industry!

    Col Mustard, in the living room with the AS2000 platter....
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    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    The Mullards are warmer with extra body and the KT77's are a very linear tube. My preference is dependent on what cartridge I'm using: Mullards with the Lyra or ZYX and the KT77's with the Benz. I use the Power tubes as the final tuning point when I make changes elsewhere.
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    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    First and foremost, I would not start tube swapping in the power supply but rather in the head unit first. And once you do get to the power supply, start with the two power tubes, not the 12ax7’s as they make a difference but it’s a second order effect compared to the rest. Here’s a laundry...
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    State of the industry - Roy Gregory Editorial

    Jon maybe many things but a poor writer is not one of them. If you would like an amusing read , try his book "The Music Lovers".
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    State of the industry - Roy Gregory Editorial

    We agree that minimally miked is better but I don't agree that mastering or vinyl formulations have gotten better. Case in point, I compared some of the Music Master Blue Note 45's to originals and came to conclusion that I strongly prefer the originals and will sell off the MM's as I acquire...
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    State of the industry - Roy Gregory Editorial

    Unfortunately, its more than just recording technique and vinyl formulations that has changed in classical music in the post war era. With the advent of easy air travel, we have greatly reduced or lost the regional idiosyncrasies in playing and thus orchestral color that existed in the previous...
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    Zero Distortion: Altec Assault and the Magic of Misho (Audio Antiquary)

    Output impedance is not something I've thought much about - what do you consider high enough to be a good match for the Altecs?
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    Zero Distortion: Tango Time

    I didn't know Barbirolli recorded the 3rd on LP as the ASD implies. Symphonies 5,6 & 9 yes and and are well loved in these parts as are the song cycles he recorded. Do you have a catalogue for the 3rd?
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    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    I have an Etna and have tried loading starting at 450 and progressed upward from there. I think I tried all the steps between 500 & 1000 (750,800 & 900) and peaked above 1k to see what that is like. If I remember correctly, I settled at 1k. Naturally, this vary for each system and personal...
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    Aesthetix Io Users Group

    My adventure in Aesthetix land started with a Rhea that I bought used. Once I got it in house, I listened a bit with the stock tubes and was not impressed. The sound was dull and opaque. I changed out the 12ax7’s for Tele’s and it was better but not very good. I was going to dump it but on a...
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    new---Berlin Philharmonic Direct to Disc Bruckner No.7 Box Set---order while you can!

    I have some of the earlier performances of Bruckner on Philips with Haitink and the Concertgebouw. Great orchestra and great music but always found the performances wanting. In fact I can't think of a single performance by Haitink that that stands out. If I gave more thought maybe able to...
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    Zero Distortion: Altec Assault and the Magic of Misho (Audio Antiquary)

    The beauty of those twin 15's FLH reproducing the midbass is you are not trying to cheat physics by using small drivers.
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    Zero Distortion: Altec Assault and the Magic of Misho (Audio Antiquary)

    You are correct in that I am completely unfamiliar with dual FLH or even horns for the most part. I’ve heard Avantgarde Trios and Duo’s but they were nothing I would want to live with. I became intrigued with Altec’s by Jeff Day’s writings at Positive Feedback. Not ever having heard these, I...
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    Zero Distortion: Altec Assault and the Magic of Misho (Audio Antiquary)

    The intriguing thing for me in this discussion is the power range of the orchestra is 80 to 200 Hz – precisely where these dual FLH’s seem to excel. Reproducing the amount of air that gets moved in this range is very elusive.
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    Zero Distortion: Altec Assault and the Magic of Misho (Audio Antiquary)

    The Solti was on the TAS super disk list if I remember correctly. it definitely sounded more energetic through the Altec's.
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    Zero Distortion: Altec Assault and the Magic of Misho (Audio Antiquary)

    Ked, I think I need a double dose of Dramamine after watching the video of the Beethoven. As you guys where discussing, a very good performance. Who was conducting? Can you comment on the drivers and cabinets of the speakers – they sounded great on the video. Scott

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