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    it just looked ridiculous next to the Krell.

    That SQ though both just sounded so clean. The Krell was effortless. The Monarchy was equally as impressive. Didn't struggle at all. I can't help but think a second one would really push the Krell for scale.
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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    I expect the difference might be less with your speakers. Those Pioneers are a very easy load, so either amp would just be cruising driving those.
    The JMlabs aren't particularly difficult are they?

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    So the star of the show was..the Spotfire cable

    Just kidding chaps, glad you had a good day and enjoyed your respective write ups on the muscle amps.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman80 View Post
    The JMlabs aren't particularly difficult are they?

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    No they aren't unlike most WAF towers. But your Pioneers are super easy to drive and more efficient,
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Ah, fair enough. The Monarchy seemed untroubled by them. Very pleased with its performance today.
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    No they aren't unlike most WAF towers. But your Pioneers are super easy to drive and more efficient,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    So the star of the show was..the Spotfire cable

    Just kidding chaps, glad you had a good day and enjoyed your respective write ups on the muscle amps.
    In all fairness, Jim, the SPOTFIRE were very noticeable. I made a comment elsewhere on the forum, that Interconnects can have as much influence as changing a component. That was scoffed at yet today Macca's comments confirmed what I already knew.

    The incumbent cables were purchased to match other components from the same brand.


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    Good stuff, chaps!

    Sorry I couldn't attend, as my car was (still is) in getting 'pimped' with a new stereo, otherwise I'd have dropped by. Next time you have a shindig, give me a shout.

    Also sorry to hear about your Technics CDP, Martin. Not the most reliable of things, are they? They sound great when they're working, though!

    Some interesting conclusions reached... Certainly a good result for the Spotfire. Nice when something you've built yourself turns up trumps. I'm settled with the cables I'm using now, but it's always nice to know of something else that's worthwhile recommending.

    Yes, the Krell is rather good. I enjoyed listening to it last time I was at Martin's, and I agree on the traits you've described. Not heard a Monarchy for years, so it's interesting that it can live with the Krell in many areas.

    So, am I also right in thinking that the DCB1 was preferred to Martin's passive, by both Martin and you, and that the latter was considered as sounding a little soft? If so, then it confirms what I was saying recently here about the 'softness' of passives compared with a really good active.

    Anyway, glad you guys had a good time and discovered some new things, which collectively is what these meets are all about!

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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

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    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

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    yes thanks for the write up , interesting
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Also sorry to hear about your Technics CDP, Martin. Not the most reliable of things, are they? They sound great when they're working, though!

    Some interesting conclusions reached... Certainly a good result for the Spotfire. Nice when something you've built yourself turns up trumps. I'm settled with the cables I'm using now, but it's always nice to know of something else that's worthwhile recommending.

    Yes, the Krell is rather good. I enjoyed listening to it last time I was at Martin's, and I agree on the traits you've described. Not heard a Monarchy for years, so it's interesting that it can live with the Krell in many areas.

    So, am I also right in thinking that the DCB1 was preferred to Martin's passive, by both Martin and you, and that the latter was considered as sounding a little soft? If so, then it confirms what I was saying recently here about the 'softness' of passives compared with a really good active.

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    No not really that simple, it was different rather than better. Although I'd like to spend a bit more time with it and also try it with different cables.

    The Techy is off to my tame EE on Monday to get fixed. You got to remember it is 30 years old. I really don't know what I'd replace that with. Very little comes close to it.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Okay-dokes... I hear ya about the Techy, but my Sony's just as old and not missed a beat since I bought it about 12 years ago - and it's certainly been used!

    Anyway, hope you get it back fixed soon

    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


    Protect your HUMAN RIGHTS and REFUSE ANY *MANDATORY* VACCINE FOR COVID-19!

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