alex_bolotnikov
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| Pream question Can anyone tell me what caps should I use for 51SE as a replacement? Is it 0.1uf 400v or 1uf 400v by Jensen? | |
| Pream question I was able to listen to VK-51SE and I wasn't impressed at all... The sound was absolutely dead and flat. Could it be because of the dying tubes? I'll try to persuade the seller to give it to me for a few days for the tests with my system. But righ... | |
| Pream question So I'll try VK-51SE. Looks like it's one of the best choise for such money) | |
| Pream question It's quite a problem to be able to listen to the used amps. Not many sellers are ready to give a "trial period"... The same is with sending to the factory for an inspection - the overseas shipping is rather expensive and noone can guarantee that t... | |
| Need some thoughts how to arrange the speakers So now it looks like this:http://content-15.foto.my.mail.ru/mail/alex_bolotnikov/11/s-229.jpg | |
| Need some thoughts how to arrange the speakers I can't say that I don't like how it sounds now. But I have nothing to compare with because I'm new to this hobby. Well it sounds much better than my computer speakers)So after all the replies I decided to place the speakers in front of the window... | |
| Need some thoughts how to arrange the speakers Well right now it's only a project so I can remove or replace almost everything - all the color elements and except for the kitchen.I recieved more and more advices to put the speaker by the right wall. But it this case I'll need some heavy curtai... | |
| DAC question So I guess I'll try Schiit Gungnir DAC. At least it's not so pricy) Sad that they are not sending directly to Russia... | |
| DAC question Thank you all for the replies! As a source I'm using mediapleer Dune HD Base 3D now but was going to change it for Windows based notebook. I'm not a fan of Apple products so it's not an option for me for sure) | |
| Amp for B&W Matrix 803 S2 So finally my Luxman M600A is here. Sounds good especially for such price) Now it's time to think about preamp and DAC. The very first option is Luxman C600F and Aqua La Scala Mk II DAC... | |
| Amp for B&W Matrix 803 S2 Unfortunately there are not much variants where to put the ACs... On the left side it's a passage to other rooms so the only possible option is the put them on the opposite side of the room. Maybe it's a good idea as I'm going to remove the left w... | |
| Amp for B&W Matrix 803 S2 One more available variant - Accuphase A-46. Not cheap also but at least here I can save on shipping and customs. | |
| Amp for B&W Matrix 803 S2 I was also thinking about a pair of Classe CA-M300 - but they are out of my budget and too heavy( | |
| Amp for B&W Matrix 803 S2 Thanx for so detailed reply! The room is a very small - about 3,5x5 meters. Please find the attached picture - red dots are the ACs, and green dot is me)https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zu11EN6OSaM/VUusP3EX6AI/AAAAAAAAHSw/4WIZyCR4k4c/w503-h360-n... | |
| Amp for B&W Matrix 803 S2 Thank you! Will check it also! |