Well said Ron. The only transistor in my hi fi system is in the CD Player. It takes a $8000 CD Player to sound as good as my $600 Turntable. (Yes it hurts!)
Sorry... off this reflector topic I know, so I will redeem myself and say the new Elecraft 1500 amp looks pretty good. Well done elecraft.
Dave
VK2NA
K2 #3222
Newcastle Australia.
> From: "Ron" <
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> People....
> You really should know. I repeat....know... hands down....tube amplifiers
> are the big winner in seeking esoteric audio reproduction. McIntosh brings
> big bucks for a reason. Solid state just can't do what tubes can. Solid
> state feels harsh, sounds harsh. Tubes bring reality to audio reproduction.
> Warmth...
> One suggestion here, if Wayne is interested in better audio. That is,
> polypropolene capacitors. Clearity that has to be heard to be believed. Oh,
> what it does for a woman's voice. David Hafler used these in his cost
> conscience high end audio products.
>
> You guys really should go listen to some high end audio. It is so good.
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>
> Ron Pyle
> kc0qxu
> Hot Springs, SD
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