atmasphere
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| Amp more important than speakers? For the last 50 years or so there's been the tubes/transistors debate. I really do wonder how that can be and speakers more important than the amplifier given how willing people are to debate that topic. If you don't like tubes, you'll get a solid... | |
| Why so many tubes? If direct path is preferred in the speaker by most, why the acceptance of a glass army in one's amp/preamp? Not sure what is meant by 'direct path'... But if you need a lot of power, you might need a lot of tubes to make that power. If so, they'll... | |
| Then there were 2 @jimbones Well then its 8 ohms, but the efficiency in all cases remains the same. I think you're better off with the dual woofers, because you have more surface area for making bass and less excursion. Putting them in series works great for tubes. | |
| Then there were 2 There are 2 woofer in each cabinet. The woofers themselves are 90db. but with 2 in parallel it is higher but I dont have exact measurements of efficiency. speakers are 4 ohm.@jimbones Tube amps do not double power as impedance is cut in half. Th... | |
| Then there were 2 my own 2 way speakers two MW16P and TW29R Satori drivers.Is that between 2 cabinets or just in 1?Do you have any idea of the efficiency and impedance of the speakers?In a room that size 100-130 watts will work if the speakers are 92dB although you... | |
| Using solid state rectifiers on Cary SLI80 Amplifier The bottom line, though, after listening to many different pieces of music, other changes accompanying what sounded like improvements in clarity started surfacing. Upper mid and higher frequencies have become more sharp to shrill which doesn’t app... | |
| How important is the pre-amp? So in the end, would a high quality integrated be the best way to go (assuming one likes the sound of the unit) due to one less pair of cables, electrical cord, etc?Note the word 'best' in the question above. Integrated amps are a set of comprom... | |
| Then there were 2 @jimbones What loudspeakers are you planning to use and how big is your room? | |
| Using solid state rectifiers on Cary SLI80 Amplifier if part of that feature is to more slowly ramp up the application of power, will that not also affect these diodes’ reaction speed overall and negate the reason for their substitution in the first place?Yes, to a certain degree. You don't have t... | |
| SOUNDLAB ULTIMATE 545 @pinotnoir What time of day are you calling? They are on mountain time. | |
| How important is the pre-amp? So in the end, would a high quality integrated be the best way to go (assuming one likes the sound of the unit) due to one less pair of cables, electrical cord, etc?If you're looking for ultimate sound quality, no. Integrated amps have both powe... | |
| Using solid state rectifiers on Cary SLI80 Amplifier What I’ve learned from several sources is that the resulting instantaneous power to the tubes and power transformer could cause damage or, at least, blown fuses. Without adding circuit protection that delays the impact, does anyone have experie... | |
| Turntable versus tonearm versus cartridge: which is MOST important? This can be stated simply and is easily and repeatably demonstrated. The ability of the arm to track the cartridge correctly is far more important than which cartridge you have. Put another way, if the arm can't track the cartridge you won't be ab... | |
| What are we going to do about Tele 12AU7 prices Fortunately, Tele 12au7’s aren’t the holy grail of the 12au7 family or nearly as coveted as Tele 12ax7’s.@mozartfan Look into the Amperex Bugle Boys. They are less expensive. There is a military version called the 7316 which is the one to get. As ... | |
| In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP There was an extended version released on import 12" 45 back in the 80's. If you're looking for sound quality that might be the thing to look for. |