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Sound of transformers in preamps? Rsimms, yes, single-ended tube circuits are known for 2nd ordered harmonic distortion, which gives them a lusher sound. This is the same effect a transformer can impart. Although it is pleasantly euphonic, the distortion does impair transparency/d... | |
Tube Amp Watts and Quality Electrons. LOL Sounds like you are doing OK to me :) | |
What amps do Electrical Engineers own...why? As an EE, I like good specs but at the same time I recognize that the way we humans perceive sound is something that cannot be ignored! So instead of going for the usual bench specs (which were mostly created 40-some years ago and mostly ignore hu... | |
Sound of transformers in preamps? Transformers have two primary (pardon the pun) issues if used in the signal path, which can be mitigated but not entirely eliminated:bandwidth limitationsadditional distortionThe bigger the transformer the more limited the bandwidth. In preamps wh... | |
TriPlanar Tips Yes! I've not heard it yet but looking forward to it. | |
Tube Amp Watts and Quality Electrons. LOL Bifwynn, this article might help, pay attention to the issues of odd ordered harmonic distortion, as that relates directly to your question:http://www.atma-sphere.com/Resources/Paradigms_in_Amplifier_Design.php | |
Tube Pre-Amp Recommendation Dragon_Vibe, So far you've not mentioned what kind of amp you have other than it is solid state. Does it have a balanced input? Do you know the input impedance?This might help a little in your search. Some preamps (ARC for example) don't seem to l... | |
Does vinyl have a sound? Mechans, no argument taken! An arm will track a cartridge well if it and the cartridge together have an effective mass that allows the two to have a low frequency mechanical resonance between about 7-12Hz. If the mechanical resonance falls outside... | |
Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Atmas do you design to what you think sounds great, or is it a case of trying to please some of the people, most of the time ?? I expect in this industry(at this end of the industry) that its driven by passionate artisans who are designing towards... | |
Current optimized or voltage optimized speakers? If you don't ask questions sometimes its harder to get answers :)Enjoy the music. | |
Slindie Rabco arm David Shreve sent me some links after I met him at this year's RMAF. I thought they might be of interest:Link to site with pictures from the ETF 2004http://www.tnt-audio.com/shows/etf04_e.htmlLinks to sites mentioning my adjustment of VTAhttp://ww... | |
Magico V3 with tubed amplification, will it work ? I know plenty of speakers that don't need high current- that idea in the post above is an example of a common audio myth. | |
$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please Jwm, pretty sure we will have at least two types of cables there. They will both be about 40 feet long. Would that be sufficient for you? | |
Tannoy Westminster amp matching question. Borg7x9, if brightness is something that bothers you in a system (I know it does for me....) then you will want to avoid amps that employ negative feedback. Feedback will make any amplifier sound brighter.Remember how I mentioned that the ear uses... | |
Help finding my way with amps... Michaelkingdom, you might want to read this article too:http://www.atma-sphere.com/Resources/Paradigms_in_Amplifier_Design.php |