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How do I hook uo headphones to my system? Well done! Enjoy.Best regards,-- Al | |
Using two preamps together to use the phono on one It would probably be sonically preferable to connect the "tape out (rec)" output of the 1130 to the Aux (or any other line-level/non-phono) input of the new preamp, rather than using either of the main outputs of the 1130 ("normal out" or "high ou... | |
Lossless Files Vs CD's 06-01-14: AudioengrHis assertion is that ripping CDs is a flawed process because he hears a difference when playing back the same track on a PC or Mac using first the CDROM as a transport and then with the ripped track playing back from hard disk.... | |
Magico S5 review Just noticed that in the thread I linked to there is a post dated 12-5-11 by Kevin Carter, under the screen-name "Delta27," confirming the relevant statements in the post by Kevin Hayes.Sure is nice that we often have noted designers participating... | |
Magico S5 review 05-31-14: Charles1dadI've always enjoyed the VAC REN 300b push pull amplifiers (thought Kevin Carter actually designed this series of amps for Kevin Hayes).Hi Charles,Thanks for raising that question, which rang some bells in my mind and left me u... | |
Magico S5 review Bruce, yes, my amp is a VAC Renaissance 70/70 MkIII, from about a dozen or so years ago, but it has little if any similarity to the amps VAC currently produces (aside from having been designed in a robust manner by the same designer, Kevin Hayes).... | |
Magico S5 review Bruce (Bifwynne), re the impedance magnitude and phase angle plots for the S5, while the variation of impedance magnitude as a function of frequency is a good deal less than on many speakers, including your present ones, I would consider the S5's ... | |
Classic Tuner 05-29-14: Tls49While the demand for FM tuners is not what it was years ago, there is still somewhat of a market for them, especially ones that perform extremely well.That has been precisely my perception as well.Here are corrected versions of the ... | |
Zyx Universe. O.24 mv vs .48 mv with low eff spkrs Swampwalker's advice and Ralph's clarification are spot on!+1, in both cases.With the slight qualification that the hum and noise which will be reproduced at a higher SPL by a speaker having higher efficiency is hum and noise that is generated or ... | |
Tube Amp Recommendations $1500 Bruce (Bifwynne), yes I was referring to you. Thanks for chiming in and for adding the further specifics. Bruce (B_limo), as the other Bruce indicated he has obtained good results pairing his ARC amp with Paradigm speakers due to the fact that his... | |
Tube Amp Recommendations $1500 Bruce, to clarify, my main concern with pairing a tube amp with your particular speakers is not related to power, sensitivity, or volume. It is related to tonal balance. The variation of the speaker's impedance from 3.6 ohms at 180 Hz to well over... | |
Lossless Files Vs CD's 05-28-14: DvavcTo: Audioengr, Pokey77 and Almarg: Guys, I think i know whats going on here,;~) but I won't be jumping the guns until i see Steeven at The show and listen to his "bit perfect rip" on his server and than we'll see if somebody really ... | |
Tube Amp Recommendations $1500 5-27-14: B_limo... it's time to start researching tube amps in the $1500 price range.I'm looking for something that looks good, has more power than my Prima Luna 5, and has that charecteristic warm, lush, textured and detailed sound.05-27-14: Fjn0... | |
Whole House Surge Absorber. I had my entire service panel replaced about two years ago. Per his company's standard practice, the electrician put in two ground rods, located about five or six feet apart. He also installed a Sycom SYC-120/240TC whole house surge protector, whi... | |
Lossless Files Vs CD's Kijanki and Pokey, thanks very much for your kind comments. And I certainly second Pokey's comment about Kijanki and Steve.Best,-- Al |