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| Tube + SS bi-amping B&W 803 D3s? Mixing amps like what you're talking about almost never sounds right. If you're able to try a tube amp without committing to a purchase, then do it. You'll probably need a crossover to get the levels right. I say fix the problem directly. If you r... | |
| Adventures with Clock Cables The reason you hear such a big difference is because digital cables aren't really digital. The signal going through the cable is analog. You can't send a bunch of 1's and 0's through a piece of wire. The signal is actually an analog representation... | |
| soundstage question: McIntosh Autoformers (MA8950) vs tube amps (chi-fi - sigh) I wouldn't assume A or B are the only choices. "Now I think it's A. But if someone thinks it is B - then I'm curious. What exactly is happening with the autoformers that might be causing this?" Why would you assume the autoformers are responsibl... | |
| Going from the Adcom GFA 555 ii to the Bryston 4b SST or SST2? You're not going to have a problem hearing the differences between the Adcom and Bryston. You'll hear it in the first 10 seconds. The real question is, will you like the Bryston better? I can only guess, but I would be surprised if you prefer the ... | |
| Speaker questions ProAc, Harbeth, ATC I had the 2.5's. They have a hump in the bass which can make it sound less refined. Placement can help, so you may want to move them around a bit just to see. The amp has a big effect, as well. I don't know what you have, but it may not have enoug... | |
| Combo DAC/AMP for Headphones Have Cable Company send you a few to demo. Why take a chance when you can listen for yourself? | |
| Do I need a MC cartridge now? Or an attenuator? Attenuators can't fix your problem. Its just that simple. You need to understand the difference between gain and volume. You have a gain issue, and that means you have to fix the problem with gain. The high output of your phono cart is overdriving... | |
| ??? Where Does "High End" Start ??? It starts when you figure out what kind of sound you like and are able to match your components so they work well together. If you go by price, you lose. Price can't tell you anything about how a component sounds. For example, if you need 2 compon... | |
| How to correctly hook up Vandersteen 2C speakers? You use 2 pairs of speaker cables instead of 1. Its also possible to use 1 pair of speaker cables and put jumper on the terminals. I would recommend going with 2 separate pairs of cables. They don't have to be expensive cables, just good quality, ... | |
| Help with TT for my System Are you talking about actually using the TT, or doing a setup of all the different angles? A good dealer should set tthe TT up before they send it to you. If you are planning on using your current cartridge, you'll probably have to send it to the ... | |
| Vinyl Warm Up Time It sounds like your phono cart has enough time on it so its fully broken in. Just be aware that when it comes to break in, nothing is like a phono cart. The difference is huge. I've had brand new units that I thought were defective because they so... | |
| For those with a Belles Aria integrated... If it was my choice, I would get a pair of Vandersteen Model 1's. I think it would be a very good match, and they're not that expensive. | |
| The physics and limits of relative loudness perception Maybe the issue is with the new amp. If it has balanced connections along with single ended, you may want to start there. When a signal is balanced, the output increases approx. 4-6 db louder. Make sure you have both channels running either balanc... | |
| How old is too old? If you find a used player you like, call the manufacturer and see if they will sell you a transport. Just buy it and factor it into the total cost. If you decide to sell it for some reason, having the extra transport will make it much easier to ge... | |
| Seeking Advice to Improve My Audio System ($1000 Budget) I think you should get what mihorn is recommending. He says its the best in the world. It only costs $4000 new and he provides a link to a used one for only $990. And the best part is he's the seller. Who would have figured the best in the world c... |