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  1. On 5/31/2021 at 5:07 AM, jimjimbo said:

     

    Hello, I have not owned or heard any of the gear you mention, so it's really difficult to say what would fit best in your system.  Have you researched any of the forums that support your gear for suggestions?  Perhaps some other folks both there and in this forum could suggest?

    Could you PM a list of the tubes you have and I can cross reference with the forum here?

    mahalo

  2. Fasthen65,

    Yes, the evo300 sounded better than the sq150 for sure especially in the low end. The bonus being the evo300 can have various tubes swapped out to get the sound we want. Can’t do that with the sq150.

     

    For myself and family, the evo300 sounds great :) that’s the most important thing as I want my 5 and 7 lye old to appreciate all types of music.

     

    The 590 gave the best overall sound (low to highs) without doing anything! Basically plug and play. I hope this helps out.

  3. I actually tested both of these very same amps with my CW4s. They both sounded great. The SQ did great with jazz, bossa nova and mostly everything else. I did find the bass lacking for my taste. 
    The 590 sounded great with pretty much everything and the bass was definitely there :)

    I ended up with a primaluna evo300 integrated for the CW4s. I just wanted “tube” sound and ability to swap out tubes. 
    Im definitely buying a 590 when I redo my home and back yard. Love that the 590 will be able to run 2 sets of speakers :)

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  4. On 2/27/2021 at 11:55 AM, Retrograde said:

    Wow!

    I've just connected my Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G Mobile Phone to my EVO 400 via the Samsung USB-C output to RCA in of the EVO 400 playing via the Tidal App and Masters recordings.

    You've got to give this a go!

    Amazing sound!

     

    This route is actually playing full Tidal MQA?...

  5. Aloha,

    I’m truly enjoying my CW4s but feel like I’m missing the lowest end with certain music and movies as this is my all in one system speakers. 
    Questions are... will the SPL150 blend well, would I need one or two or should I wait on a hot loaded sub (fingers crossed Klipsch comes out with one soon)?

    Mahalo for everyone’s input in advance!

  6. 59 minutes ago, jorjen said:

    You are not "trying" anything. Those 150's will NEVER come out of the PL. Every amp I have had since the 150's were introduced has been compatible. I will never switch back to any other output tube. I even used them with VRD's with Craigs approval way back when. It has never been about power either. I just love the way they sound. Better, tighter bass. More dynamic. Fuller, richer, more control. Smoother, say what you will. EL34's do have damn nice Mids, but overall i'll take the 150's.

     

    I have had my second PL Integrated for a few years now which is a Dialogue Premium. Never used anything other than 150's in it. You will also never regret working with Kevin or any of his folks at Upscale. I have the Brimar for my PL that I got from Kevin. Bad news is, every time I try them I end up yanking them and putting the Cifte back in which I also got from him. I won't go into detail, but if you ever get the chance to try them, I suggest you do so. The Brimar don't even have 10 hours on them, so if you need some more....lol!

    Could you try and explain in simple terms (for me at least) the differences you notice between the brimars and cifte?

    Im about to buy 4 150s for my EVO300 integrated and wondering what preamp tubes would “best” match with them.

    im looking for more separation and soundstage presence with my CW4s.

    Mahalo

  7. On 12/18/2020 at 10:20 PM, merkinman said:

    Has anyone heard the Luxman SQ-N150 with Cornwall IVs?  Looking for a sweet sounding amp that can take the edge off.  I'm driving my CWIVs with a PrimaLuna EVO300 and the sound can be somewhat bright with stock tubes.  Tried changing out the input tubes to NOS Bugle Boys and it improved, but still inconsistent.  Also intrigued by the Decware Zen Triode.

    I actually ran my CW4s with that amp and it’s sounded really good. Just didn’t have the lower end that my new EVO300 has. I’m sure I’ll be changing out the power tubes for KT88s or 150s

  8. Hello,

    Can you bypass an iPad internal DAC via lightening cable to an external DAC... or is it a combination of cabling and software?  Been thinking of using our iPad to play Tidal and Amazon Unlimited hardwired into our DAC.

    Thanks in advance for answers!

  9. 1 minute ago, seti said:

     

    They can but maybe tube amps if active. I can't remember if there is a three way passive crossover out there. That is the hard part.  If there is then no problem.

     

     

    In theory this would work with the 2 way Jubilees then?... I’m looking to put together a set and trying to decide tube or ss amp. Or as mentioned here in the thread, both for each section.

     

    what would be the ideal space requirements if there is such a thing for jubilees assuming the room was built for them and acoustically treated?

  10. I've been to sHelter a handful of times and its exactly the type of small intimate place I would want to redo in my own style. Mahalo for the videos to watch!
    I'm not overly worried about the business side if I move forward, more the sound system. I'm about having a place for people to come and listen and mingle. I strongly believe that there is room for theses type of "bars". I know I'm the type of person that likes a place thats not filled with TV screens and loud conversations drowned out by overly loud music. I wouldn't mind being forward with rules and enforcing them (drunks) and not allowing these types of individuals in. It's definitely a niche market style of bar but I'm betting if done right with the right vibe it could be place to make some decent money. I don't need to be a millionaire or even make 6 figures again. I'll be happy with 30-40K :) That's why my wife kept her career and brings home the bacon.

     

    Besides speaker choice, I'm currently looking into Accuphase, Luxman and Yamaha for amplification duties. I know some may not agree with these brands. My friends back in Osaka are willing to purchase these brands for me if need be. 

  11. On 9/26/2019 at 4:23 PM, MyOwn said:

    One of my dreams, have a bar named Good Tunes....

    M-F different Genre playing in an acoustically designed room separated from the main bar...

    When live bands aren't playing....

    Maybe have a tubes night with only vinyl

    Maybe have a night with all digital

    Maybe have a mix, digital audio with tube pre and power

    All playing on Klipsch 😁🍻

     

    similar to what i envision minus the live performances... at least in the beginning :) 

    i want to be able to showcase klipsch "sound" on both tubes and ss for everyone to listen to depending on the day and what is happening. i dont want the loud get drunk crowd, just a place to enjoy and appreciate music that people know and perhaps never knew they even liked. of course alcohol is involved... just with in reason ;)

     

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  12. sorry been busy taking care of my little one... stay at home dad and all.

    my idea is basically a "listening bar". being half japanese and spending time in these in my 20's makes me want to open up one now that im thinking what do i want to do once my girl starts kindergarten. i want to try it out even if it fails. as least i tried right?

    every bar/lounge/pub is all tv's with sports or news playing. most sound systems are a complete after thought here. i want to create a space to just have a coffee or drink, light pupus and music to listen to. no phones, no business deals and sure as heck no instagramming and loud talking :)

     

    ive read so much about jubilees being better than khorns so was thinking along those lines. assuming i had the abililty to have any size/dimension space, what would be ideal for a set of jubilees?

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