avanti1960
Responses from avanti1960
| Mid-fi tube vs high-end SS take a slight step up from mid fi to high value tube amps, e.g. the rogue audio cronus magnum integrated or atlas magnum and stereo 100 power amplifiers. these robust powerful tube amps have transparency, dynamics and refinement that cannot be top... | |
| New MOFI speaker (Andrew Jones) I appreciate the contemporary slightly retro look compared to the Tannoy's bur still think they missed the mark on the styling. I understand the front baffle shape but where it merges with the edges of the enclosure looks abrupt and clumsily int... | |
| Too Much Gain the Issue ? (preamp and amp) @audphile1 thanks! as an update to this thread the sound was decent with my cary slp 05 preamp feeding the pass labs xa30.8 by compensating for the gain missmatch using the single ended outputs and lowering the level controls to aprox 30 perc... | |
| Ditching Class A Amps due to Heat - Sort of a Poll The minimal amount of heat from a class A amp is equal to 4 x 100 watt light bulbs approx. no big deal and since I love the sound I see no reason to ditch the amp becauseof heat, unless one wants a new toy for the sake of a new toy. The cost of... | |
| Anyone prefer horizontal bi-amping their monos? 1 amp for the left, one for the right, use long XLR cables and ultra short speaker cables | |
| Bi amp configuration...a mismatch? These speakers are prime for bi-amping being 3-way designs. 1 amp for the woofer the other for the mid and tweeter. as long as the gain on the amps are the same go for it. i did this with some PSB tower speakers where the 80 watt 29db gain am... | |
| Best Alignment Protractor? Mint Best Tractor for me. Perfect and the most accurate on the market | |
| Rear speakers, generally of lesser quality? why not do a 9.4 system then? | |
| Welcome to Hell, here's your 8-Track my friend had a pioneer home deck, it really sounded decent. continuous play was nice. still the format was totally flawed. 3 spontaneous interruptions per title when the head moved to the next track. bulky footprint and low density per minute... | |
| Cartridge setup experts: Azimuth critique the stylus will wear in and correct any minor azimuth errors mechanically. actual azimuth happens in the generator between coil and magnet alignment and affects channel balance and crosstalk. we adjust azimuth to equalize electrically even i... | |
| Rel T9i Output it depends on room size and where you measure from. they are more than adequate for music in medium rooms, two subs for medium large. My two subs measured flat at 25hz at the listening position and 90db was more than enough for me. | |
| Question to those believing in speaker break in There is no reason to go to extravagant measures when running in new speakers. When I get new speakers I follow the REL subwoofer break in procedure which is not really that severe or time consuming. It worked perfectly for my REL subs and speaker... | |
| Amplifier Recommendation for Spendor D9.2 Speakers if your room is large your mac may not be enough to energize the spendors. if your room is medium sized you can tube roll the small signal tubes and greatly improve the amps transparency and refinement. amp choice also depends on your preamp. my... | |
| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? I would also add Von Schweikert Endeavor E-3 to the list. VS makes my favorite sounding speakers but I cannot afford them. As for quibbles I am not a fan of ceramic drivers unless they are in Von Schweikert speakers. Another one on the list... | |
| Qln, Joseph Audio, Audiovector, Marten, or Canton...? My preference would be the Spendor D9.2. Clarity, refinement, superb imaging, efficiency and microdynamic speed. Best feature is a bottom firing flared port that has sub bass extension that mimics a transmission line. Of the ones on your li... |