aball
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| Preamplifier power supply Oversize is a relative term. If a preamp has a high-power amp's supply, then yes, based on power it would be overkill.As an EE that specializes in power supply design, my personal opinion is that a large power supply is a good thing. The reason is... | |
| choice between a Classe SA220 or Mac MC500? I assume you mean CA2200. The MC500 will be much softer and less detailed than the Classe IMO. They will sound very different. However the MC500 will be able to drive any speaker, even your tough ones. Which is better will depend on your tastes an... | |
| Wilson Watt Puppy 6 or Sophia 2 ? I totally agree with Tomer. The WP6 and the Sophia 2 are two very different kinds of speakers.I have heard the Sophia 2 twice, both very long auditions, and both times I heard beautiful music. I personally felt there was no midbass hump and no ris... | |
| sweetest sounding ss integrated YBA Passion for sure, IMO. It doesn't just make music, it delivers a performance! And not only that, it will be an excellent marriage with the 703s.Arthur | |
| what are the thoughts of stand alone super tweeter It if funny how some can embrace changes a copper wire can make but then refute the concept of a supertweeter.I also find it funny that Kal is looking for "independent corroboration" when it is right here in this thread and in audio magazines. Thi... | |
| CD players with no or configurable upsampling I disagree with Mrjstark. I generally find that upsampling yields a more analog-sounding result. I've had 12 CD players, some of both types, and I currently own one of each. My Creek CD50mk2 doesn't upsample but my Audio Aero Prima mk2 does. And I... | |
| McIntosh MC275 / Audio Research VS-110 I've heard both though not in the same system. Both are great but the MC275 is a legend - and rightly so. It has withstood nearly 50 years of scrutiny which says everything about its sound quality. I am very impressed every time I hear one. If I d... | |
| McIntosh MA 6500 reliability etc.... Apparently you are new to the scene because McIntosh is famous for reliability and customer service. I had a 6500 for a while and it was awesome. A buddy of mine had one too and it powered his Revels in big room with surprising ease. It has a lot ... | |
| Mcintosh mc240 and headphones possible or not ? Can you not plug them into your C28 instead?Arthur | |
| Recommended CD player below 1.5K I highly recommend the Audio Aero Prima mk2 for about $1k used. I've had 12 CD players and this one is the best IMO.The Benchmark DAC1 is very hifi - I found it too analytical and mechanical sounding to be natural. I recommend the Bel Canto DAC2 i... | |
| Preamp choice: VTL 2.5, CJ 18LS, Pass Labs X2.5? No one can give you an answer. They are all fine preamps with no technical flaws - it is their individual flavor that differentiates them and which is best depends on the system and the ears listening to it. Just buy one, try it, determine whether... | |
| Is music quality moving away from the "audiophile" Chashmal - my thoughts exactly. oh well!Arthur | |
| preamp output impedance - could it be too low ? The 8 to 1 rule is being misunderstood. It should be viewed as a "minimum" rather than a fixed value - and even then you are on shaky ground. Most of the circuit topologies are voltage sources so decoupling by means of low output impedance and hig... | |
| what are the thoughts of stand alone super tweeter Pro: more air and space, greater definition throughout the frequency range, and cleaner transient snap. Cons: makes your speaker a tougher load (some companies deny it but I think there is no physical way around it), potentially goofy look.Hifi+ h... | |
| Is music quality moving away from the "audiophile" It's not a big problem for me. I turn down the treble a bit, goose up the bass, and then enjoy the music! It is amazing what an EQ can do for compressed recordings. It doesn't make them perfect of course, but I listen for the music and not the rec... |