alexysflores

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CD v Streamed
In opinion both CD and streaming are digital format what it mean they don't produce excellent sound quality in my ears compared to analog vinyl.  I learned the expensive hard way by doing lots of buying and testing equipment from high to low end g... 
What are the advantages to a Class A amp & what are the trade offs?
In simple word Fantastic listening pleasure just like going to an Opera house or Jazz bakery club in LA.  During winter its an alternative heater  
How come Horn + woofer designs are not more popular?
Thanks to the beauty of a software package that design both speaker box and cross over, I was able to build my own high efficient speaker using Italian speaker drivers with horns, mid range and woofers in a 3 way systems.  I can hear the voice of ... 
Buyer wants copy of passport?
Looks like those folks are shady characters just say NO. 
Is powerfull Amps only for low sensitivity speakes?
The answer is No for low sensitivity and don't be confuse with the motion that tube amps work only with 87 or 92 db range.  What you need is high efficiency speakers that will work properly in every amp category. 
I'm wondering if I can fit this in my house
Nice tool to drive away wild hogs, bears, deers and snake away from my backyard.  
LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago?
The clicking and popping of sounds coming from LP's is fun and bring back my youthful days.  The late 50's, 60's and 70's pressing are far excellent compared with the sucky digital sounds of today's.  The secret behind those pressing is the use of... 
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium Preamplifier. DESTROYS SPEAKERS!!
As a DIY hobbyist speaker builder, I think your speaker system does not offered protection layer for any dc voltage surges just a simple fast or slow blow fuses at the crossover board. 
Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design
You might have to upgrade or replace your current preamp that you are using at the moment since you will be missing the finest tubey sound.  If you have 8 ohms speaker that will work fine with M-60 but if you ask Ralph he recommend to use 8 and16 ... 
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
I'm still a purist when it comes to the different classes of amplifiers specially when you design amplifiers from tubes, darlington transistor and mosfet using manufacturer handbook.  I still prefer Class A and A/B amplifier stages it has better s... 
Anyone own or heard of PrimaLuna?
ProLogue Premium preamplifier is not a perfect match Atma-sphere m60 mono block amps, too much noise coming out of the preamp.  I got gears like power conditioning, shielded rca cables, auto transformers and even re-wire my electrical cables to a ...