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12-31-2007, 05:56 AM
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Robinhood, how so?
Nevermind, off topic
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12-31-2007, 01:57 PM
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And the only point I am trying to make is that I am under no obligation of any kind to review ANYONE's amps - so whether or not I do isn't discriminating against anyone 
That said, as I have said before, if Robert actually wanted me to review his amps, he knows how to reach me. He hasn't, so I assume he doesn't want me to, and that's just fine. I have no issue with this. Justin from Headamp and Tyll from Headroom have turned down my requests to review their amps. That is also fine with me- they certainly are under no obligation at all to loan me amps to review. And many, many other people have asked me to review their amps, which I am happy to do, although I know not everyone has always been happy with the results. But that is just the way reviewing is.
I don't have anything more to say on this topic. I need to go work on the review of the Storm STB3 
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Headphones: JVC HP-DX1000, HA-RX900; Headphile Deep Cup Darth Beyers VXD3,VXD4; Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (Manufaktur) DT770/600 (Manufaktur), DT880/600 Balanced (Manufaktur); HiFi-Man HE-2 Planar Magnetic; Sennheiser PXC-350; Shure SRH840
Home amps: Ray Samuels Audio Stealth (Mullard ECC32/CV4003); Decware Zen CSP-2 (Amperex BB 6DJ8/Sophia Princess 274B); Darkvoice 337 (GEC 6AS7G's/Tung-Sol mesh plate 6SJ7GTs); Wheatfield Audio HA-2 (Mullard ECC32/GEC 6AS7G/GEC U52); Ming-Da MC84-C 07 (Mullard CV4004/EL84/EM87); Audiotailor Jade (GEC 6AS7G/Sylvania 5751); J. Sound Lab Headphone (Mullard 12AT7); Audio-GD Phoenix; Musical Paradise MP-301 (Ken-Rad 6V6GT/Mullard 6AU6)
Portable Amps: Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang; Decware ZenHead; Qables iQube
Sources: Denon DP59L table + Clearaudio Maestro Wood / VPI Scoutmaster + Benz Micro Wood L2 > Audio Electronics PH-1 DJH Phono Preamp; Music Hall 25.2 DAC; Denon DVD-5900;Red Wine Audio iMod iPod (Apple Lossless) & ALO VCap dock; Sony SCD-555ES SACD player
Loudspeaker system: Krell KAV250 Preamp>Sunfire Signature II Power amp > B&W Nautilus 800 Signatures + Velodyne FSR-1500/Martin Logan Descent
Tube testers: B&K Dyna-quick 650 & Dyna-Jet 606
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12-31-2007, 02:44 PM
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Good points, but none of that increases my enthusiasm for reviewing the Lyrix. I'm not damning Robert in any way, and I'm glad he's on the right path. But that still doesn't make me actually WANT to review his latest amp. I have to actually WANT to review an amp to invest the time And in any case, Larry's review was excellent, and I don't see that it needs more coverage here than that.
What I *am* looking forward to is reviewing the Head-amp Pico, which thanks to the good graces of a friend of mine I will get the chance to do. I was tempted to actually buy one of these; glad I will at least get the chance to audition one. |
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01-08-2008, 04:31 PM
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I'm also waiting for predator,pico reviews!
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01-08-2008, 05:06 PM
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No problem. I think the MKII uses AD744 as the default opamp whereas the original PRII use AD8260. There may be other changes on gain selection but I am not exactly sure on this.
There was a service offered to use AD744 on the original PRII for US$40 + shipment which basically brings the PRII to the same sonic performance of PRII Mk II. However, I am not sure if this is still available. Most users of PRII agree that the AD744 "modification" provides better sonics (in terms of resolution, and soundstage). In my opinion, it definitely worth the money.
On the other hand, I do agree with Skylab - there is a risk of long wait or significant delay if you go for any change of your PRII today - as Larry's performance is simply not very reliable.
Phil Larocco was the designer of the PRII. He does not work for Larry. On the other hand, Larry is the one to provide technical support to his products, not Phil - regardless of whether Phil is still behind the scene or not.
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Ah! I see. Thanks F. Lo for filling me in on the details!
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01-08-2008, 10:39 PM
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I will be reviewing the Pico this weekend.
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Pics: Main Home Rig; Bedside Rig; Office Rig; Portable Rig;
Headphones: JVC HP-DX1000, HA-RX900; Headphile Deep Cup Darth Beyers VXD3,VXD4; Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (Manufaktur) DT770/600 (Manufaktur), DT880/600 Balanced (Manufaktur); HiFi-Man HE-2 Planar Magnetic; Sennheiser PXC-350; Shure SRH840
Home amps: Ray Samuels Audio Stealth (Mullard ECC32/CV4003); Decware Zen CSP-2 (Amperex BB 6DJ8/Sophia Princess 274B); Darkvoice 337 (GEC 6AS7G's/Tung-Sol mesh plate 6SJ7GTs); Wheatfield Audio HA-2 (Mullard ECC32/GEC 6AS7G/GEC U52); Ming-Da MC84-C 07 (Mullard CV4004/EL84/EM87); Audiotailor Jade (GEC 6AS7G/Sylvania 5751); J. Sound Lab Headphone (Mullard 12AT7); Audio-GD Phoenix; Musical Paradise MP-301 (Ken-Rad 6V6GT/Mullard 6AU6)
Portable Amps: Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang; Decware ZenHead; Qables iQube
Sources: Denon DP59L table + Clearaudio Maestro Wood / VPI Scoutmaster + Benz Micro Wood L2 > Audio Electronics PH-1 DJH Phono Preamp; Music Hall 25.2 DAC; Denon DVD-5900;Red Wine Audio iMod iPod (Apple Lossless) & ALO VCap dock; Sony SCD-555ES SACD player
Loudspeaker system: Krell KAV250 Preamp>Sunfire Signature II Power amp > B&W Nautilus 800 Signatures + Velodyne FSR-1500/Martin Logan Descent
Tube testers: B&K Dyna-quick 650 & Dyna-Jet 606
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01-08-2008, 10:53 PM
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who, in their right mind, would have parted with their new Pico for your review?
quite a compliment to you Skylab!
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01-08-2008, 10:59 PM
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who, in their right mind, would have parted with their new Pico for your review?
quite a compliment to you Skylab!
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I dunno, some incredibly generous person 
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Pics: Main Home Rig; Bedside Rig; Office Rig; Portable Rig;
Headphones: JVC HP-DX1000, HA-RX900; Headphile Deep Cup Darth Beyers VXD3,VXD4; Beyerdynamic DT990/600 (Manufaktur) DT770/600 (Manufaktur), DT880/600 Balanced (Manufaktur); HiFi-Man HE-2 Planar Magnetic; Sennheiser PXC-350; Shure SRH840
Home amps: Ray Samuels Audio Stealth (Mullard ECC32/CV4003); Decware Zen CSP-2 (Amperex BB 6DJ8/Sophia Princess 274B); Darkvoice 337 (GEC 6AS7G's/Tung-Sol mesh plate 6SJ7GTs); Wheatfield Audio HA-2 (Mullard ECC32/GEC 6AS7G/GEC U52); Ming-Da MC84-C 07 (Mullard CV4004/EL84/EM87); Audiotailor Jade (GEC 6AS7G/Sylvania 5751); J. Sound Lab Headphone (Mullard 12AT7); Audio-GD Phoenix; Musical Paradise MP-301 (Ken-Rad 6V6GT/Mullard 6AU6)
Portable Amps: Ray Samuels Audio P-51 Mustang; Decware ZenHead; Qables iQube
Sources: Denon DP59L table + Clearaudio Maestro Wood / VPI Scoutmaster + Benz Micro Wood L2 > Audio Electronics PH-1 DJH Phono Preamp; Music Hall 25.2 DAC; Denon DVD-5900;Red Wine Audio iMod iPod (Apple Lossless) & ALO VCap dock; Sony SCD-555ES SACD player
Loudspeaker system: Krell KAV250 Preamp>Sunfire Signature II Power amp > B&W Nautilus 800 Signatures + Velodyne FSR-1500/Martin Logan Descent
Tube testers: B&K Dyna-quick 650 & Dyna-Jet 606
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01-08-2008, 11:03 PM
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if you can get me his name, I would love to contact him. maybe he would extend me the same magnanimity.
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01-08-2008, 11:04 PM
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I will be reviewing the Pico this weekend.
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I'm glad someone with honesty & integrity.and unbiased views will be reviewing the Pico this weekend!I ordered one anyway.From what I read ,it must be fantastic.
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01-08-2008, 11:06 PM
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your post implies that the reviews prior to Skylab's are tainted.
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01-08-2008, 11:28 PM
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your post implies that the reviews prior to Skylab's are tainted.
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I was not implying anything,only the reviewers would know that.
I just like Skylabs style,and completeness.
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01-08-2008, 11:54 PM
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and to add something: I haven't seen any other thread anywhere where so many portable amps have been compared then compiled in one location.
Right or wrong, fallible or not, these reviews at least are a fantastic beginning for someone seeking a new amp
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01-09-2008, 12:03 AM
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Quote:
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and to add something: I haven't seen any other thread anywhere where so many portable amps have been compared then compiled in one location.
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There's another one where 30 amps are compared...
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01-09-2008, 12:53 AM
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Skylab has a photographic aural memory, so cut the man some slack.
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