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Blvre, did you find that the wright WLA 12 was a better match or just diffferent from the Peach.
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No... what's the BBX?
JuicyMusic BlueBerry Extreme Preamp
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pauln, have you ever tried your Wright 3.5 monos with Mark's BBX?
I have the BBX and I'm looking for a good SET match.
Tom
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Thumper you have a PM
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If you have the money do it. I have had both I's & II's, still have the II's and they are wonderful. The price is fair, you won't regret it.
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Thanks Mark for all your advice, service and producing a top notch product. The BBX and Merlin are running strong. Enjoy whatever the future bring you.
Tom
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I have owned Fortes and KG4s and was able to A/B them, there is no comparision in my opinion. You will never regret buying the Fortes over the KG4s.
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On the down side, there is a noticeable hum when the HDMI cable is connected. Disconnect the HDMI from either end and no problem. I'm sure this is a ground loop since the audio out from the Mits is also connected to the 2-ch preamp by a long pair of RCA cables. This needs to be dealt with - maybe lifting the shield on one end of those long RCAs will work. Can you lift the chassis ground on one end of an HDMI cable?
I ran a RCA connector from the video output on the OPPO direct to my TV and the stereo mix to my Blueberry Extreme/Aleph 30 and found the same hum problem. I then ran a ground lead from the screw directly above the HDMI output to the ground on the Blueberry. It resolved the hum issue.
This is my second OPPO, I had the 970 and now 980, I can't believe the machines are doing for that price. I had a drawer issue with my 970 and OPPO was on top of it with a quick solution, I would rate their customer service at an 10.
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Sit back and enjoy them for a while. You will get the itch soon enough.
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Glad to hear it is all coming together. playing around with placement and equipment is all part of the journey, this hobby wouldn't be much fun if it was all just plug and play. If you are lucky, you will find someone in your area to share the fun with.
Tom
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I just figured out that my Forte's are from '87. Are there better/worse years for them, or are they all pretty much the same?
I have had both Forte and Forte II's and listened to both side by side and thought the Forte was a slightly more dynamic in sound. I then moved them to my basement and found the bass was too boomy. It's all about room acoustics and placement. I still have the II's in the living room and found a pair of Lascala's for the listening room in the basement, now there is a wonderful speaker. What ever you have is what you enjoy.
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I leave mine on. I tried them off but couldn't say there was a discernible difference.
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My room is 14X25, I don't toe mine in. I tried toeing and found I liked them better firing straight ahead. I put some inexpensive spikes in the risers, screwed the rear spikes down and backed the front spikes out to pitch the speaker back, you could achieve the same results with a 1/2" piece of wood under the front of the riser to see if it helps or hinders. Mine sit on carpet. As a previous poster said, you will have to play with them until you find the sound you like. There is a wealth of info here and many helpful folks. Don't feel like there is only one right way. Experiment.
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On the floor 12-16 inchs away from side wall, 10-12 inchs away from back wall, firing straight ahead. I have mine tilted back about a half inch. You are going to love them.
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Mark,
No I didn't have the Peach with the Aleph, and I'm sorry if I mis-spoke on the Peach not mating well with it. I thought we had a conversation about the BBX being a better match, I know it was prior to your Peach upgrades. Again sorry for any mis-information.
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HPower, I first started with the JM Merlin and was amazed with what you get for the investment, I moved to the BBX for the phono section. The Merlin is in my upstairs system at the moment. All I can say is the Peach does not mate as well as the Merlin or BBX with the Aleph 30, impedance issues. Mark Deneen is a wonderful source for far more accurate info on that. The thing I like about the SS amp and the tube pre is you can tweek your system to suit your listening tastes. I can only speak for the Aleph 30 of the Pass Lab amps, it is very clean and accurate.
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I have the Aleph 30, JM Blueberry Extreme, '90 Lascala's. The Aleph 30 really put a clean edge on the imaging and presented a more detailed sound stage, it was a dramatic change for the better from the Carver or the HK Citation 12 amps. What are you using for you pre amp? The impedance, at least for the BBX was important. I had read about the F 1-4's, the 3 and the J as well and the 30 was the best match for me. I thought my system sounded pretty good for my untrained ear, but putting the 30 in brought it to another level. I will say it puts out the heat, so make sure it's well ventilated. I have been more than pleased with the Aleph 30. It's alway tough reading what others have to say and not being able to hear it in your system until you make the investment. Good luck in your search.
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Here are some reviews that I found very helpful:
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0701/volksamp.htm
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I just changed the 12ax7 in my Blueberry for a Mullard 12ax7 and heard an improved bottom and mid, full and rich. I have been looking for a sub for the 6dj8, by your discription the Amperex sound like it's worth a try. Where did you source them?
Tom
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Thanks Mike, I thought the discussion was about vinyl, but was hoping to find it in CD format. Never looked at what else the forum had to offer, guess I should explore more.
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Wardsweb, where can I find the B&W cd? Thanks for the suggestions, have some will give a listen the others.
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The Carver is on loan from my brother who is overseas, it has more of an edge to it. The highs are a bit sharp, harsh or maybe the word is too bright. Are you speaking in terms of all the Pass Lab amps when you talk about the crossover on the La Scalas or just the First Watt series.
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Anyone have a lead on an Aleph 30? I have read many good things about Pass Labs. I saw one on audiogon a month or so ago but wasn't ready. Current system: NAD C-542 player, BBX pre, Carver M500t amp, 90 LaScala's. Any opinions on the Aleph 3 First Watt F3 or First Watt Aleph J?
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"Sent the guy a PM and left contact info. Hopefully he will get back to me. Thanks for your advice Daddy Dee - much apprecaited."
You won't regret it.
Daddy dee, you are the one that convinced me to try the Merlin a year or so ago. Great advice.
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I second daddy dee on the Merlin. I've have one running with a SS HK Ciitation 12 and Forte's, for the $'s you can't beat it. Mark's equipment matchs well with the Heritage series. You will be hard pressed to find a phono and line stage that will match the Merlin sound at that price, strictly my personal choice. I run my lascala's with the Blueberry Extreme, which has the phono stage and love the sound. Bottom line is it's your money and ears, so enjoy the search.
Tom
Forte Test Drive Thursday
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I've had Forte's, Forte II's and the KG 4's, I still have the II's. If you listen to 4's and the Forte's side by side, I think you will find the II's are much better from the bottom to the top. You won't regret buying the Forte's.
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