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| MC Vs MM - apologize for the stupid question A MC cartridge has superior bandwidth --particulatly the low-output types (that do need a quiet, high-quality step-up transformer for the best performance --including low-noise). However, even the high-output MC's (that can be plugged directly int... | |
| Do isolation devices really help? Hi Donald: You may find that a quality (isloated)equipment stand is all that you need. Lovan makes a fantastic, inexpensive (Classic II series), modular (available in 6" and 10" --between shelves) stand , tri-pod style that looks great and is very... | |
| Amp upgrade recommendations Consider a Classe CA-301 power amplifier. I believe about $5K --new. An amazing amplifier that sounds even better in balanced operation.peter jasz | |
| Amp upgrade recommendations Consider a Classe CA-301 power amplifier. I believe about $5K --new. An amazing amplifier that sounds even better in balanced operation.peter jasz | |
| Any small speakers equal in sound to Hales Rev III Actually, the TOTEM Mani-2 (Totem Acoustics)would be perfect!peter jasz | |
| Power Conditioning, Regeneration and Cords Hi Dennis: You raise some great questions. New dedicated electrical lines is a great start. Ensure that the new AC lines are connected (at the electrical box panel)on the same phase! Depending on the power/current demands of your audio system eith... | |
| Pass X-250 or McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe Consider the new Bryston 4-B SST or 7-B SST or the awesome, musical, delicate yet powerful and nuanced Classe CA-301!peter jasz. | |
| Kimber or Cardas for Dynaudio 1.3se Kimber XL --power and control, finesse, accurate, tonally realistic and holographic stage. A fine, fine speaker wire.peter jasz | |
| Best of the Classe amp line??? 200/201 - 400/401? Your in luck. I've lived with all of them for quite some time. All excellent. All have similar sonic personalities but as you move to CA-301 improvements in all areas are easily recognizable including greater transparancy, detail reteival, top-end... | |
| A tubes vs. Solid State question. Great thread! I suppose it's simply a matter of taste and what one finds to be appealing characteristics of sound. The "organic" feel/sound of tube components can be quite inviting as can some of the better designed SS components. Oh the beauty of... | |
| Sheilded/Unsheilded Power Cords Hi Marty: Good question! As with IC's there is a division regarding the necessity of sheilding and to what degree/method of sheilding is best. As always, ensure that all cords are FULLY burned-in. Even when fully settled (burned-in), when the cord... | |
| Cartridge/Tonearm matching fundamentals? There is a simple (grid) graph available (should I find it I could fax it to you) that matches cartridge compliance with effective tonearm mass. I do believe the resonance frequency (between tonearm/cartridge) should be between 9-12 HZ --the figur... | |
| Sound control when finnishing a basement? Pbb's response was/is an excellent one --should one have/decide on drywall finishing. Your dropped ceiling works like the resilient channels that Pbb spoke of; Use batt insulation (R-12) between the floor joists (along with the dropped ceiling til... | |
| CDP upgrade or even swap - what can 2-3K buy? Regarding question 2 --absolutely!!! The new Classe CDP-10 will be available shortly --about $2,000 NEW US$. Even the (just replaced) Classe CDP.3 is a fine CDP that you can find at a great deal due to its replacement.peter jasz | |
| A better matched amp for my Totem Speakers? Bryston 3-B SST series you'll love. Classe, try at least the CA-201 for a bit more money.peter jasz |