atmasphere
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| 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. | |
| Ortofon Cadenza Black loading I really like my Icon phono stage. It is fixed at 100 ohms MC.The industry standard for all cartridges is 47KOhms just so you know. | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics at least to my ears, lately it seems more and more tube power amps tend to sound similar to Ss amps. That's because you're listening to tube amps that have feedback and probably PP outputs combined with single-ended input circuits. That tends to... | |
| Tube Amplifier Sound Characteristics But as we all know sometimes when we insert different equipment into our systems, the sound changes. I have to admit I don't know what "true neutral" is. How would I know?@jimbones The only way I know isn't easy. Get some great microphones and r... | |
| SET the best? AREN‘t you tooting your horn just a little too much? OTLs are great but only address a very small portion of speakers with high efficiency and high impedance. That may or may not be everybody‘s fare and your implied claim of superiority seems t... | |
| GaN Amp & Speaker Popping Sound At Power On ^^ +1 Wut I said, way at the top of this thread. | |
| How important is the pre-amp? I firmly believe that for 99% of applications, a true, discrete, stepped attenuator using a minimal number of resistors, great contacts, and good (not awesome) resistors is pretty darn transparent. It is.The thing that is keeping the preamp as a... |