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| Who OWNS Zu Audio Speakers- Especially Definition Definition, if properly positioned, do not need a subwoofer for either 2 channel or home theater applications.A sub will only muck up the balance. | |
| low output mc: noise free listening possible? For an output that low, I would go solid state and look for a gain structure around 65dB (or more).That's not to say a tubed phono stage can't work but you'll need to be careful with your choice.Regarding your cartridge, if you take any 10 solid s... | |
| What music do you use to audition new gear? SoPeter GabrielThick as a BrickJethro TullHero and HeroineStrawbsAjaSteely DanFragileYesNo FrontiersMary BlackWaves, The Bossa Nova SessionsEden Atwood | |
| stereo amp vs monoblocks, any advantages? Correction.Should have read "poorly designed/poorly built".First post was poorly proof read with poor reading skills in poor lighting. | |
| Cartridge and step up / riaa for TW Acustic Raven Among your 3 choices, the Windfeld would be my last.It does nothing wrong but to my ears does not have an "excite" factor I experience with the other 2. Others may feel (hear) differently and cartridge choice is quite subjective.Remember, you can'... | |
| stereo amp vs monoblocks, any advantages? I'll take a well designed/well built stereo amp over its' poorly designed/poorly designed Chinese (insert your favorite third would country and/or bargain basement manufacturer here) built monoblocks any day.Two chassis in and of themselves mean n... | |
| what do you use to remove your tubes? The Jaws of Life. | |
| Cartridge and step up / riaa for TW Acustic Raven >>12-18-09: DougdeaconFor the second time in a week I find myself agreeing with Audiofeil.<<This is not good.Time to re-think my position.:-))) | |
| Cartridge and step up / riaa for TW Acustic Raven >>12-18-09: SyntaxWell, they only do what others do, too.<<So what's your point?>>Cartridges have the highest profit in general<<Irrelevant | |
| Cartridge and step up / riaa for TW Acustic Raven The Shilabe is one of the most overpriced cartridges on the market. Yuk.IMO | |
| Would you return your CDP..... If defective have it repaired or exchanged. Don't settle for flawed performance even if the issues are minor.BTW, if it's not a tubed output player, leave it powered up 24/7. | |
| Tube Pre-Amp with Solid State Amp? From the OP's opening post:"The question is, a lot of folks say/think the preamp is the heart and sole of a system, should I go tube preamp with solid state amp?"Please read Zippyy | |
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| Tube Pre-Amp with Solid State Amp? The most important consideration in a tube pre/solid state amp combo is impedance matching.A lot of folks are wrong by the way.The heart and soul of a system is the speaker not the preamp. | |
| Cartridge Loading Agree with Halcro.I have much experience with MM/MI cartridges and they are hardly plug and play.Doug needs to walk before he runs. |