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| Biggest impact on you? Lowther Medallion speakersMagnapan 3.6r speakersShindo Auriges Preamp | |
| "Best" speakers new/used under $3,000? Maggie 1.7'sThe Hyperion's are very nice but my friend had problems with his and there is no support from Hyperion. They are basically out of business | |
| Dedicated circuit picking up noise Remember a dedicated line just guarantees no other loads on that circuit. But all circuits go back to the main panel and are ultimately tied together as are the grounds | |
| Good budget tube amp? VTL St-85's for 8 to $900There may be one on audiogon right nowVery nice tube amp | |
| Bass Response It has to do with standing waves in the room. You can effect this by moving the speakers or the listening position. Also take the traps out and then slowly add them until you have the sound you want | |
| Why do NOS Tubes sound better than new tubes? Lots of manufacturers back then A lot of competitionNow only a couple plants make tubes. No competition | |
| Is blending power tube brands recommended? Yes you can do this but you could wind up with the weaknesses of each rather than the strengths. Just try it and see how you like it | |
| Are you recording your vinyl? I use the Zoom H2 to make digital copies of my vinyl so I can play favorite vinyl on other systems I have in the house. Recently I had a friend over and played for him a recent digital copy of an lp. I did not tell him what he was listening to. Ab... | |
| Harmonic Technology Truth Link RCA I have had that happen. If you buy a cable and don't realise it has locking type connectors you can go crazy trying to install them if they are locked down. How do you like the cables? | |
| solid state vs tubes--with a twist I don't care for ss amps but the best I have heard are Odyssey Kartego and Stratos amps and Nelson Pass class A ampsAlan | |
| Do you understand your amplifier? Yes!! I understand how my amplifier worksBy the way an amp has no sound until it is connected to a speaker and source equipment.Therefore an amp can sound different depending on the speaker mainly and the source equipment | |
| Can all headphones handle HIGH Volume levels? You are at risk at damaging your hearing. Be careful | |
| Are there any advantages to mc over mm? The difference in most cases is the load impedance the cartridge sees. Typically mm inputs are 47k ohms while mc inputs are 50 to 100 ohms. In many phono stages you can adjust these so look up what the particular cartridge wants to be loaded with ... | |
| SUGGEST A TUBE AMP? Slapman44Please stop using capsHard to read | |
| Help with a first tube amp Please SebrofOne gentleman bought a used VAC 100/100 and is very happy.The other bought a used VTL ST-85 and is enjoying that amp very much. By the way I was just reporting on the opinion of two friends and my own which again is just opinion. Many Jolida... |