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Solid state amp to replace my Audio Research Ref 150 amp George, note though that one of the OP’s concerns was heat generation. A pair of XA-160.5 monoblocks apparently draws a total of 1200 watts, all the time (when powered up), since it is biased in class A. While the power consumption of his Ref150 i... | |
Creating space between interconnects & keeping cables off the floor Danham, it is unlikely to make any difference, although it is conceivable that in some systems it might. However, even if it does make a difference there is no reason to assume that having one 11 foot cable and one 4 foot cable would necessarily ... | |
Do female audiophiles exist +1 Sun-Warrior & Akg_ca.BTW, I could (but won’t) name approximately a dozen members of the fairer sex who have posted here in recent times on at least an occasional basis. As well as at least one designer/manufacturer of respected high end ele... | |
Audio Research LS 17 SE Power Cord As a point of information, the power consumption of the LS17SE is specified as 130 watts, which in the USA and other 120 volt countries corresponds to about 1.1 amperes. 8 or 10 or even 12 gauge is certainly overkill for that amount of current, f... | |
Buzzing noise. I don’t why when I turn on the power amp first then I hear the buzzing noise from speakers it was not loud but you can hear if your ears very closed next to speakers then I turn on the preamp next, the noise go away but you still can hear the buzz... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC I am back to being nervous about tubes — vs. SS — where this thread started. I am not sure if I am up to it? The VAC 200iq that Knghifi had suggested provides automatic biasing of the output tubes, which is a feature that makes using a tube amp... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Rinpoche 5-15-2016I am feeling bad though because I was reading a thread that totally trashes Wilson speakers. I think the Sabrinas are really perfect in so many ways. I had to save space so they fit in really nicely. But the thread I read makes i... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Thanks, Rick. Part of the concern I expressed about that issue was the possibility that if the DAC's volume control would have to be set in the lower part of its range, and if the volume control function is implemented digitally (I don't know whe... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Thank you, Ricred. Good info. Is the adjustment you are referring to internal to the unit, or is it the volume control that is on the front panel?Rinpoche, gain is the relation between the output voltage of a circuit or component, and the input ... | |
treasure kt 88 vs vintage tung Sol 6550 Charles1dad 5-14-2016In one amplifier or system to a specific individual the Tung Sol could be clearly superior. Now placed in another system and different listener the Treasure KT 88 would be declared equal or superior sounding. I find that procl... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Although the specs on the Phi 200 aren’t complete enough for me say with any certainty, I suspect there is a good chance it would avoid the issues I raised about pairing the Sigma with the Sabrina. For that matter, I can’t be sure that the issues ... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Do you have suggestions for other amp pairings with the Wilson Sabrinas? I am open-minded at this point. I suspect that Knghifi’s suggestion of the VAC 200iq would avoid the concerns I expressed about pairing the Sigma with the Sabrina. Especiall... | |
Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC I have listened to Jeff Rowlands integrated with the Aeris DAC. And the VAC Sigma integrated with the Aeris DAC.... I have heard the VAC Sigma 160iSE and the JR 625 upgrade both with the Aeris as the DAC. Am I correct in inferring that you h... | |
Direction of aftermarket fuses (only for believers!) Infection 5-12-2016Geoff, the statement I quoted is from almarg.Although you omitted the first part of my sentence that you quoted. The full sentence (see my post dated 4-28-2016 on page 1 of this thread) was: Many of those who have extolled the ... | |
can we measure noise on power lines? Hi Lloyd,See my several posts dated 3-19-2014 and 3-20-2014 in this thread. The bottom line being that such measurements may be less useful than might be expected.Regards,-- Al |