Is it ok to run components manufactured for Japan electical in the USA - as is?

bonzo75 said:

Hi ok, so soundlabs, MbL, and you are now looking for a SET based horn?

Any analog?

Did you try your Kraft on the soundlabs, and if yes, what were your observations

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No, I believe that stats MUST have tubes, preferably OTL, to maximize on their midrange strengths. What I really want to try is Atmasphere MA2s (or MA3s!) for both transparency and big beitzim, but those marvelous amps are not cheap; I hope one day.

As for analog, hmmm, NO! I feel like I spent thousands on legos for my kids... Yet when we visit my kids' friends, I see fully constructed models, immaculately displayed. In my house, however, they get constructed, get played with, but very quickly taken apart into bazillion pieces... So no. Only well-done digitized analog for me at this time. One day, though, I hope...

microstrip said:

Can I ask which particular model and vintage? Did you install the new Toroidal II treble transformers?

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I have the a1 with px panels, but no toroidal. I am getting excited about the "tone density" Spirit talks about, and you guys are trying to get me salivate about the stat midrange magic, LOL.

microstrip said:

The torroid II improved the "tone density" considerably, although the gain in efficiency was lower than some people optimistically told in forums - I measured around 1.5 dB increase. However the sound become more fleshed.

My A1 PX are also warming up after being disconnected for a long time - I want to listen to the new cj's with them, as well as with the Lamm M1.2 - David told me I must do it. But I know they need at less a week re-burn in playing 50% of the time after hibernation.

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Awesome! Please share when all ready. I am particularly curious how they do will Lamms.