[Paladin79]

No way, I was literally listening to Herbie's Cantaloupe Island on that Qobuz playlist as I read your post!

I recall that music lol. I keep looking for compilations on Qobuz so I hear a variety of music with particular tubes. Much of that music was recorded when I was 14 and had my first tube audio system so I knew @adydula might relate because we are close in age. Mid sixties to mid seventies produced amazing music in several genres.

 

[Paladin79]

Still never listened to Daft Punk. Lol! Same problem as you! So many directions! That Ripper guy is pretty fun! I love that you just listened to Days of Future Passed! Lately, been Tangerine Dream.... you name it!

Daft Punk is fun and can test an audio system IMHO. But who am I to make suggestions, listen to what you like. Some music I enjoy reminds me of specific periods in my life and often it is the words more than the music.

 

[Minoguez]

Daft Punk is fun and can test an audio system IMHO.

I will try it. Dang it! Streaming! What do you use? I don't have Apple

 

[Paladin79]

I will try it. Dang it! Streaming! What do you use? I don't have Apple

I use Qobuz, Tidal also has a great selection but I like the SQ a bit better with Q. Today I listened to several Qobuz compilations. Songs from specific years or songs pertaining to the sun or rain. A nice break for me.

 

[Minoguez]

Thanks Tom. I'm going to bed via the Golf Channel. FYI. There was a set of those speakers Bowmoreman has on sale here in Seattle area on Craigslist for 2K. Think it's a good deal. In love with my K horns, or I would look at them. Sweet dreams!

 

[Paladin79]

Thanks Tom. I'm going to bed via the Golf Channel. FYI. There was a set of those speakers Bowmoreman has on sale here in Seattle area on Craigslist for 2K. Think it's a good deal. In love with my K horns, or I would look at them. Sweet dreams!

Bed for me as well and I will read Kafka on the Shore till I doze off. No music or TV for me late at night, only literature.

 

[jonathan c]

• Vali 3, while puttin' on the ritz in its mod duds, is sounding glorious via Brimar CV4003 (a 12AU7 tube):

 

[artur9]

I like the idea of an ultimate Syn that seamlessly adds-on to Kara! (Or the upcoming uber pre, whose name escapes me as coffee not yet kicked in)…
...

Schiit needs to get into a design aesthetic of transformer like components

It's a preamp, but throw this switch here, flip that toggle there, place this on top and it's a Sol!

 

[Orange5o]

Anyone else besides @adydula have super stuck knob? Mine does, won't budge

Edit: on Vali 3

 

[Paladin79]

• Vali 3, while puttin' on the ritz in its mod duds, is sounding glorious via Brimar CV4003 (a 12AU7 tube):

The very last tube I listened to before dinner. You may well have given me some of those and regardless of any word play you are one of the people I truly appreciate, always know that.

 

[artur9]

I missed the last offering of the RSL as I was on vacation. Considering Cambridge Audio Minx X201 since it also has a line out and that is my use case. (Lyr 3 to sub, sub to Gjallarhorn)

Do the Starkes have a line out? hard to tell on the website

I have a CA Minx X300(?). I would pass on that, it's not powerful enough nor does it go deep enough. I guess nearfield it would be OK. (if you still want one I'll sell you mine for a good price).

I don't think the Starkes have line outs.

OTOH, my old SVS SB1000 has high level inputs and that might work for you; I'm using it kind of biwired. That thing is a beast but not very refined.

The Outlaw M8 also has high level in/outs and is also a beast. Not tried it for music but I expect it's also not very refined.
(edit, I did try the M8 for music, it's kind of why I got started "collecting" (yeah, sure) subwoofers, trying to find something decent).

 

[artur9]

... As usual, I'm always glad to help.

Should one take that to mean that you should receive the first shipment and pass judgement before the rest of us sully our palates?

 

[sixergixer]

I just have to post this short film from the excellent BMW series called 'The Hire' starring Clive Owen. Watch until the end for a very special cameo of a thread favorite character.

 

[jonathan c]

As usual, I'm always glad to help myself. Don't mind me.

FTFY....[Reg. TM; © bcowen: 2021.]

 

[artur9]

Well, you certainly can but if it is your intent to strike fear into the hearts of others, I think it may be falling short of the mark.

We live a block for a greenbelt and have bobcats and coyotes visiting us often in the early AM and evenings. They would make a meal out of our chihuahua, GiGi.

From our dining room window, this past Saturday. Good thing Mom likes foxes!