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Post by audiobill on Jan 5, 2017 11:30:56 GMT -5
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Post by novisnick on Jan 5, 2017 11:36:07 GMT -5
Indeed! He has developed his writing craft to a very high level! Bravo Boomzilla !! |
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Post by vneal on Jan 5, 2017 11:56:13 GMT -5
It was a good review. If I were in the market for a tube amp the ST120 would be at the top of my short list
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Post by monkumonku on Jan 5, 2017 12:18:33 GMT -5
A very well-written, informative review. And being that I own that amp, I have to concur with the findings, too.  |
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Post by mountain on Jan 5, 2017 12:37:17 GMT -5
Nice review.
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Post by sahmen on Jan 5, 2017 12:46:35 GMT -5
Nice review indeed, but maybe Boom should have given all of us a glimpse of his face in the video so that some of us can recognize him in case we should run into him one day on the Streets of Baton Rouge, or New Orleans, La. Okay, just kidding, but still...  Sometimes, it is easy to forget how unnerving it is for very friendly and personable participants in shared online forums, such as this one, can seem extremely familiar and yet remain almost completely unknown, at one and the same time... |
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Post by garbulky on Jan 5, 2017 13:27:03 GMT -5
B'zilla has a classic radio presenter voice! On a related note he used to be on the radio!
Good job with the review!
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Post by bitsandbytes on Jan 5, 2017 14:02:25 GMT -5
Excellently done! My favorite part was you breaking down the sound into five categories - bass, treble, midrange, dynamics and imaging - and described what you were looking for, what samples you used, and what you found in each of those categories.
Very professional and descriptive. Congrats!
Walt
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Post by tweed on Jan 5, 2017 14:33:14 GMT -5
Already put in my 2 cents on your Boom thread but I'll say it again...Great review!
My 'audiobill' built VTA ST-120 amp has been the best addition I have made in many years!
If I might add one thing it would be how even at low listening levels the sound is very full bodied and satisfying. That is different from what I have experianced with any of my SS amps.
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Post by pedrocols on Jan 5, 2017 14:49:44 GMT -5
Already put in my 2 cents on your Boom thread but I'll say it again...Great review! My 'audiobill' built VTA ST-120 amp has been the best addition I have made in many years! If I might add one thing it would be how even at low listening levels the sound is very full bodied and satisfying. That is different from what I have experianced with any of my SS amps. Agreed. Low listening level is very pleasant. I do not feel the need to crank up the volume to enjoy the music. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jan 5, 2017 15:16:19 GMT -5
Nice review indeed, but maybe Boom should have given all of us a glimpse of his face in the video... I tried but the camera broke (twice).  |
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Post by Axis on Jan 5, 2017 15:27:31 GMT -5
Excellent review Boom ! |
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Post by klinemj on Jan 5, 2017 17:32:32 GMT -5
It was a good review. If I were in the market for a tube amp the ST120 would be at the top of my short list You should be in the market for a tube amp. Really. Mark |
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Post by vneal on Jan 5, 2017 17:35:51 GMT -5
It was a good review. If I were in the market for a tube amp the ST120 would be at the top of my short list You should be in the market for a tube amp. Really. Mark Actually I may set up a 2 channel only but my plan is SS amp & tube preamp |
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Post by klinemj on Jan 5, 2017 17:57:50 GMT -5
A couple things about the review I agree with fully. First, the inputs on the front...right per Dynaco, but just wrong. Second, the old slide switches...agree. Before I bought my Prima Luna, I was planning to build a VTA...more specifically, a pair of their M125's. And, I was going to custom-build cases so I could choose where I put various things (like the power switch, the bias test points, etc.) and choose the style of switch.
Similar things could be done with an ST-120 kit. So, for folks with ability to build their own case and assemble the kit, you can have the great sound and eliminate some downsides if you want!
Mark
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Post by Chuck Elliot on Jan 5, 2017 18:01:29 GMT -5
Well done!
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Post by klinemj on Jan 5, 2017 18:02:25 GMT -5
You should be in the market for a tube amp. Really. Mark Actually I may set up a 2 channel only but my plan is SS amp & tube preamp I currently have a combined 2-channel/multi-channel system. I use the tube for 2-channel and ss for multichannel or optionally 2-channel. I built a simple switch box that allows me to choose what amp is in play. I like the tube for most two channel and like the solid state for other two channel. A simple flip of a switch and I can go back and forth! Mark |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 5, 2017 18:14:08 GMT -5
Actually I may set up a 2 channel only but my plan is SS amp & tube preamp I currently have a combined 2-channel/multi-channel system. I use the tube for 2-channel and ss for multichannel or optionally 2-channel. I built a simple switch box that allows me to choose what amp is in play. I like the tube for most two channel and like the solid state for other two channel. A simple flip of a switch and I can go back and forth! Mark ! Please turn off all of your gear Before you flip that switch!! |
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Post by novisnick on Jan 5, 2017 18:32:31 GMT -5
klinemj I too have a similar sytem as yours! Also have "The Switch" and love it! Best of both worlds!! More options makes for more fun. Ive been swapping out speakers as well lately. Dont have a second switch but its easy access to the speaker cables.
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Post by simpleman68 on Jan 5, 2017 21:01:59 GMT -5
Excellently done! My favorite part was you breaking down the sound into five categories - bass, treble, midrange, dynamics and imaging - and described what you were looking for, what samples you used, and what you found in each of those categories. Very professional and descriptive. Congrats! Walt Nail on the head. Well organized review with just the right amount of detail for us ADHD folk.  Well done Glenn! I'm about ready to post up my review of the new(ish) Cary. Although it won't be as polished a presentation.  Scott |
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