Hi Doctorjohn,

Which T-amp have you ordered? The one I am using is Charlize from
diyparadise. It is said to be much better than the well-talked Sonic
Impact amp and was said to have very good base. I do not have
experience in Hi-Fi but the Charlize is woth listening and trying for
the Class - T development. The diyzone DAC is very inexpensive. How do
it sound? I have recently been crazy in searching a good DAC and have
bought a few kis. A USB DAC kit, an 41HZ AMP3, Amp6......etc.

Andy


--- In doctorjohn_CheapTubeAudio@yahoogroups.com, "doclowther"
<doclowther@y...> wrote:
>
> Dear Andy, Kharma et al:
>
> Of course I like the talk about the CHEAP T-amp. As a matter of fact,
> I had to see the hype, so I got one months ago thru group order of
> Wesley. Have not picked up yet.
>
> I bought the cheapest one because I believe even the cheapest can give
> me the BOTTOM LINE. I am not interested in turning it into superamp,
> which I doubt can happen without draculian effort. One thing, I
> SERIOUSLY doubt even at its best it can rival a good SET amp.
>
> Reading some of the discussions I believe the discrepancy in
> perception stems from personal differences as well as SETUP, which is
> of paramount importance. The speakers better be efficient, and many
> so-called high-efficiency speakers (like "TAD VSM300") are really not.
> In your case, the Bastanis has an active woofer, so that's a help, and
> you won't notice the bass deficiency so much. The situation is
> similar to the matching of SET amps and speakers. Notice the Hong Kong
> Tube audio idiots who write profusely that SET amps are not as good as
> PP amps, judged all by a pair of LS3/5a. You just cannot stop
> assxxxxs.
>
> The opinions seems to hint at whether the listener tolerates "clean
> notes" with less decay. This is nothing new, even among high-priced ss
> stuff. Some expensive ss stuff, like Gryphon, seem to have short decay
> to me and that bothers me personally. Another is perception of "air".
> Ditto Gryphon, regarded by ss users as "tube-like", has little air to
> me. Another example is speakers. Take JM Lab Utopia, whether you
> really like it will depend not a little on the slightly short decay,
> hence "clean" sound. Digitals too, needless to say. This is perosnal.
> For me, even CHEAP tube will HAVE to have excellent decay and bags of
> air. "Refinement" has to come later.
>
> Yes, cheap can be good, but HOW cheap, and HOW good? Hmm...The search
> is the fun part though. Just do not expect the "ultimate".
>
> Recently at a bookfair for HK $2 per copy I bought some Chinese
> hifi magazines and one of them is excellent. I cannot post the Chinese
> name but they have a link, but BE CAREFUL as it seems full of
> dangerous pop-up's:
>
> www.avfline.com
>
> This magazine has quality writing, but what really caught my eyes was
> a review of SUPRAVOX FR-5 floorstanding speakers. It uses the 135LB
> units, has a front port as well as a back one, claiming 92 db.I
> searched the web but could not find finished Supravox speakers. Just a
> Chinese thing? If any of you is using Supravox fullranges, please post
> and let me know what you think. These I believe are reasonably priced
> in China and I'd be most interested in trying a pair out.
>
> Also, thanks to Thomas' diyaudiocraft I got a little toy to try out.
> It is DIYZONE's AK4395 DAC:
>
> http://diyzone.net/article.php?sid=366
>
> At a hifi meet, the rudimentary version gave a good account of itself
> against a mainland PCM63 DAC as well as the USD 10k Remiyo
> upsampling CDP. I took it home but has not auditioned it yet. Maybe
> more later.
>
> It is indeed amazing computer use and audio use are merging.
>
> These days actually I play with a lot of new things, but I find time
> limited to post serious reviews, which is my wont. I am thinking of
> posting frequent short hifi notes on whatever I envounter. What do
> people think?
>
> This new Yahoo format is disgusting and discouraging.
>
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> --- In doctorjohn_CheapTubeAudio@yahoogroups.com, "andy2667" <andy
> 2667@s...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello DocJohn & Others,
> >
> > It seems that this forum is not as active as years ago. My
> discussion
> > on Class-T may a little bit ouside Topic.Just want to share my
> > experience in Class-T amp.
> >
>