Re: High end audio [Macintosh] and [Leica] photographic analogies

[Walter S Delesandri <walt@jove.acs.unt.edu>]

They'd sound great.   Bassy, somewhat loose on the older premier.
Beautiful mids. of course,  at least until the rectifiers and the 
regulator pass devices burn through the PC board........Yes, PC
board!!! (ugh).   Try a PV-4 for $300.  Similar sonics, 
runs cooler, MIGHT not blow up.....
Enjoy, Walt


On Mon,
16 Nov 1998 RBedw51767@aol.com wrote:

> Do all Leica owners love music and sound?   Must be in the genes.
> 
> I have had my Wilson Watt/Puppies for about 5 years now.  When I got these I
> stopped looking at speakers because they were so musically sounding to my
> ears.  I have coupled these with all Spectral electronics and it is magic.
> When I found this combination I stopped being an audiophile. 
> 
> Hmmmm.    I wonder what they would sound like with a Conrad Johnson Premiere
> Preamp?   Gotta stop this right now.  I would rather have a 75mm F1.4.
> 
> Bob
> 
> << 
>  Andre,
>  
>  I've gone through the Levinson phase in my audiophilia, and don't think
>  that's where the fun lies. I listened to a big setup recently (all ML
>  electronics, WAMM speakers) and felt it was a pleasant, rich, sound, lacking
>  in real high frequencies. I've heard better, livelier, more toe-tapping
>  sounds for lots less! If you get the chance, try a stock but properly
>  restored Dynaco SCA35 - not the quietest thing out there, and probably only
>  good for 10 Watts per side, but what delicious Watts those are! Price?
>  Around $80 for one euphamistically rated as "checked and working". Add about
>  $100 to actually get it working right.
>  
>  I do like some fairly pricey gear, and have not found, for instance, a
>  stunningly good inexpensive tonearm or turntable. If I could find one, I'd
>  be thrilled to have a nice Breuer Dynamics tonearm - the SOUND that comes
>  from the Linn Sondek + Breuer combo -- clearly audible on
>  inexpensive-but-good speakers and electronics!! I own a Leica M outfit, not
>  because I think the optics will blow a Nikon away, but because I find it
>  great for everyday use like nothing else I know of, and no M is as much fun
>  as the M6!
>  
>  > Don't tell me you ALSO drive a Porsche Boxster or 911 (mass transit)
>  > AND fly a Mooney 233 or Canadair Challenger 604 (electric R/C plane)
>  > AND own a Breitling 'Spatiographe' watch . . .(inherited Rolex, favor '79
>  Seiko)
>  > AND Martin-Logan Monolith III speakers ! (I haven't been impressed by the
>  Martin-Logans that I've heard, but dunno about this model)
>   >>
>