Anyone use a ZMF Atticus with the Lyr 3? If so what tubes do they find synergize well with them?

Welp, I made it through 290 pages in 3 days. I don't know whether to thank all of you or curse you! :wink: I ended up purchasing the following based on this lovely (dreadful?) thread: 1. WH 6SN7GTB D Getter 2. Brimar 6SN7 GT Black Glass 3. Melz 1578 4. Sylvania 6SN7GT three rivet bad boy...

Matt, that sure is a beautiful Sui Eight!   Wish I owned one as well (maybe some day).  On a sad note my Realistic STA-2100D took a nose dive the other day.  I heard a loud snap, crackle and pop and turned it off immediately but it wasn't soon enough. I haven't had a chance to open her up but...

All I have to say is FedEx is NOT on my good list today.  I drove an hour to their office location after getting notification that my kenwood ka-907 was there and ready for a pickup.  When I get there the woman working the counter told me it wasn't in and that it wouldn't be there to Monday...

Personally i think if you want to move up the Pioneer receiver ladder don't jump until you can score on one of these:      Pioneer SX-1010 Pioneer SX-1050 Pioneer SX-1080 Pioneer SX-1250 (my first choice and expensive) Pioneer SX-1280 Pioneer SX-1980   There are other brands to...

Quote: I've always heard that the cs-99a's where beautiful looking and C+ sounding but because they are so nice looking, sized right and pioneers there was little risk in picking up a cosmetically perfect pair at a decent price since they sell quickly.    Awaiting NHTs with baited breath!

Ive heard some of the lower G models.  I'm not a big fan.  They are not bad receivers by any means but there prices are out of line.  For 40-50 I would by it.  For $100 Id look for something else.  A vintage yamaha, realistic, onkyo, kenwood, sherwood or pioneer integrated.  Don't pay the...

Quote: Ouch, so in other words for furniture, they are really nice!  Speakers.............not so much.  Thanks forthe mini review

SE-A1000 is my live music go to cans no matter if its my tube headphone amps or one of my vintage receivers or amps it excels.  Just for live music i think there worth so very much more than the $40 i paid.   edit:  I'm listening to 30 seconds to Mars - This is War on my sansui Au-517 and i...

I actully would love to pick up some big and obnoxious Bozaks in decent condition.  Maybe in the autumn.  Cant wait to see pics and hear more impressions on the NHTs for sure!

So I received notification that the Kenwood KA-907 i purchased is on the way and will be here this week.  This one I am really excited about.  This model is really rare and is very very similiar to the highly regarded Kenwood Supreme 600 which is considered by many to be a marvell of amp design...

Quote: send her over here first, i want to switch the au-517 for my sta-2100D.  Time to give the Realistic A little love.  I picked up some fishermans pumpkin stout.  I'll crack one tonight but i can share.

Quote: I know that show and the band is called the rebirth brass band.  They have been around a long time.  I saw them for the first time May 2012 in a relatively small venue called The Middle East in Cambridge, MA.     It was the most fun show I've been to in years.   now back to...

gikigill,   i love the look of the onkyo and it looks great at night.  if i ever come across one im definitely buying it.

Quote: Funny you mention that, as i just started watching "The Wire" for the first time and i have it on right now.   But to be honest, sometimes its not only pretty but damn beatiful! (the following is not my Scott 399 receiver).

Quote: Awesome story.    Does it break any forum rules to list the seller's name?  I think that in the world of vintage electronics it's nice to know that someone on "The Bay" operates like that.  I'd surely buy something from him rather than another seller knowing how he treated you.

It's hard to mess with displacement!  Those woofers move alot of air compared to any phones.  Headphones arent any true substitute for bass.  What they offer is amazing range and stereo imaging!  instrument sepaeration and space works wellwith phones.   True sounding soundstage and bass...

Oh Boy, don't get me started a Silent - Mini - Head-fi -Meet would be one for the ages!  G-22000 ... check,  don't need to go any further 

Quote: LOL MeeWoo this made me laugh.   I find the cornwalls sound nice at low volumes but i still like the added headroom i have with headphones when i dont want to disturbe the housemates. plus i feel more comfortable that i am not disturbing anyone.

Quote: Truly +1 to Moodryn's excellent post.     I  found the cornwall Is to be slightly shouty with certain rock recordings only (digital 24bit flac) in my smallish room (12 x 14) with pergo floors and an area rug.  Symlhony, acoustic and jazz sounded amazing right off the bat.  ...

Quote: whenever the terms "cord" or "cable" come up my first stop is monoprice.check there first.   congratz on the kenny.  are you willing to divulge the model at this time?

Quote: congratz silent!   if i am ever back in SoCal i know where im stopping!  i want to see pics of the setup for sure!

Quote:   Quote: I am certain that they sound awesome and for $4000 you can get the equivalent of ie 20k.  It may be a sweetspot but it isnt a cheap one.  None the less if you have the funds I am certain this gear would be awesome!

Quote: Cool beans Matt! Vintage KEFs are nice speakers.   What was the rest of the equipment.in the chain driving those KEFs?  What speakers are you using now? I am certain you've said it, but for the sake of the conversation it makes senseto ask again.

Quote: I'd go with the Fisher.  The McIntosh has a SS front end.  I'd go full tubes.