anthuan

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Please help Two amps to one pair of speaker?
I used SS amp for the bass section and tubes for mids and highs. I left the SS on all time and turned the tubes off when not listening without any problems. Is this your question? 
Loud Audible Hum/Noise from C/J Tube Amps
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I do own other tube amps such as audio research, rouge, audible illusions, Cayin without having this problem. Zaikesman, sorry for mis-informing you about no hum when the preamp is off. That is NOT ... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I have owned the following speakers in the last few years. Please keep in mind that I like everyone of them during the path of upgrade/changes with an exception of the Advangarde Duos ( I dont no what is so goog about them). B&W Nautilus, 800A... 
Use Subwoofer crossover or processor crossover?
Unless you have a feature that can be turned on or off, you can bypass the crossover in your pre/pro by setting the crossover point to the highest value (i.e. 199 hz or what ever the highest value is). You then use your subwoofer from your sub to ... 
Any interest in hearing Gershman Black Swan Spkr?
So far we have 3 interested parties for this Sunday. I just recieved the speakers 3 days ago. I like them a lot and can't wait to hear your opinion. Is there anyone else interested in attending? Once again, it's this coming Sunday 2/11/2007. I am ... 
Any interest in hearing Gershman Black Swan Spkr?
Mdrummer01 and all, I am happy to hear that you're in town and interested in getting together. I would like to get together on Sunday if it's ok as I have to work and have music lesson for the kids on Saturday. I am leaning toward next Sunday (Feb... 
Any interest in hearing Gershman Black Swan Spkr?
Jond, I think you're my only supporter on this thread, THANK YOU. I thought this is something that audiophiles would love to be part of, for curiosity if anything. Maybe it's too much of a hassle to ask people to bring their electronics to your ho... 
New Eggleson Works speaker?
I heard "the nine" at Rogue audio and McCormack show rooms At the McCormack room, speakers were powered by DNA500 with a new preamp? Dont know how much and the name but sounded fantastic (Steve designed for Grand Prix audio). They sounded great. I... 
CES / THE Show
I spent 2 days at the Venetian searching for speakers: Here are my top 3 selections:1) MBL show room ( the best I have ever heard, I think the entire system cost about $275000.00)2) Gershman Acoustics show room: Black Swan3)Usher show room: The Be... 
Cayin A88T break in and biasing??
I am relatively new with this products but here is what I learned thus far:1) Amp sound is on the warm side. I order both A70T and A88T. Both have same sonic signature. 2) I have about 40 hours on each unit at this point and they are improving wit... 
How Much Push/Pull Tube Power for Maggies
I have owned over 5 different models of Magnepan and topped out at 3.6. This is about 2 years ago. I have driven them with various tube and SS amps (Rouge, Audio Research, Conrad Johnson) and get good sounding, at least i thougth i did. Never owne... 
How hot should a McCormack DNA-225 get?
I ran my DNA500 with a pair of Andra's for extended period of time, say 8 hours and maybe more during break-in period. The amp was out in the open on a decicated amp stand without any heating issues (In fact, I was surprised how cool (temp) it was... 
Acoustic Zen Adagio, How Good Are They?
I am just waiting for somone to ask this question. The direct answer to your question is that they sound Exceptional....I have not seen any reviews on these speakers but here are my initial assessements after 45 hours of continuous playing time. H... 
Anyone seen or heard new Thiel CS3.7
I saw it at the CES show and it's actually look uglier in real life than on pictures ( trust me on this one: Metal helmet with wierd looking aluminum hub cabs for drivers). A combination of these speakers with Manley Neon Classic electronics is si... 
Top resale value speakers
I have owned 2 pairs 1.6 RQ and 3 pairs of 3.6R, Magnepan speakers, over the last 8 years and have never lost any money on them. These speakers hold their value fairly well. I took them in as trade at the market price and always able to sell them ...