audioman58
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| I used to think passive preamps were superior to active preamps given right the setup, but Myself being in audio gof over 40 years now have bought from the A groups In recommended componends and have had some great equipmentI have found having an active Linestage preamplifier dynamics and imaging Especially complex orchestra dound more ... | |
| Tube rolling experts!!! 274b is a rectifier made specifically for Audio The Emmisions lab 274b is a true mesh plate and hand made a fantastic improvement in sound but $275 you power supply needs to be able to handle 3 amps . I use Lundahl transformers in mine. You can... | |
| Best current footers for preamps? My brother has had 2 in his system for several months now.One for his dac,thd other his DHT tube preamp.We compared to my other per items and his still points.This Maglev aRe far better then anything out there.the low level detail and separation ... | |
| Best current footers for preamps? If You can afford it this is one of Technologies Best !!You have heard of Mag Lev Magnetic energy to Levitate.I just may buy one for my Vacuum tube pre amplifierCheck this out, http://www.higherfi.com/hf/shelf1.htm | |
| Best current footers for preamps? I have a custom Vacuum tube Direct Heated Triode Preamplifier and I use the Tall Soft Tender feet And they work great with detail and focus with fast tight bass .Thd other guy that likes thd stock feet maybe should have used the Tall firm footers... | |
| Yes "Fragile" How great of an album is it? How would compete with Kanye West best of ? | |
| Is there a way to improve the sound? I listen to turntables as well as digital ,for someone to make a blank statement records are better is total system dependent dynamic range far better at least 20-30 db more capable the most bits a turntable can produce is roughly 12.5 not even ba... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? As a 35 year Audiophile, and Hifi store owner in thd U.K I learned many lessons Being from the states when I arrived in the U.K I went looking to see which brandsI would stock. U.S products were being jacked up in some cases over 100%.I educated t... | |
| "Stairway To Heaven" Plagarism court case Please note , on copy right infringements there are just so many years Not sure how many,and what % of the song was copied ? | |
| Why are so many companies like harbeth making old speakers designs and charging thousends? There are a few good points made here. I know very well how premium boutique Parts most certainly can make a average loudspeaker very good.With the Harbeths the only thing special is their patented midrange driver .6 moons foes hood in depth cover... | |
| ASSEMBLED IN CHINA My uncle works as a designed in pro audio And as long as part as in over 25% you can say made in U.S.A Jolida , Coincidence have cases snd parts made in China but final assembly testing done in North America. How do I know Jolida make if known a... | |
| HESITANT with NEW member sellers Agreed a certified Paypal member and I ask them for a phone number ,Or st least call me . Where are they shippjng from their Zip codeAnd their name before sale. If they will not cooperate move on That is a red flag in itself. If you are that priv... | |
| Negotiating when buying demo and used speakers from a dealer As a ex hifi store owner the speaker is nought ftom 45% to 60%Depending if distributor around 60% . On average 50% if they buy at least 5 pair ..How long they have had them, is this speaker outdated or current model.Also Summer is the best time fo... | |
| David Berning preamp..looking for suggestions One statement got my attention . A Vacuum tube preamp is not limitedOn it's gain vs A solid state unit. My custom built DHT- Direct Heated TriodeIn my opinion and many others is better thrn any mini tubes or solid state unitsIt is solely transfo... | |
| Need feedback on loudspeakers Seriously look at ClaytoN Shaw Speaker the Hologram-3Open baffle speaker. 45 day audition. Buy the S version better compression driverAnd a turbo Xover option. It is s open baffle design, 2-15 inch drivers And a Great compression driver 94db @1W... |