avanti1960
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| Bass Driver Size - how much better is an extra inch? the cone area will increase 29% per driver or 58% per speaker pair. all else being equal the larger drivers will be capable of more impactful and deeper bass. this is a significant plus. however a larger cone will lower the frequency at which ... | |
| How to judge a preamp's sound The idea that a preamp should not have a sound is over simplifying its role. Ideally it should not add or subtract from the tonal spectrum and balance of the source but this is not realistic. Preamps can be evaluated on their tonal presentation ... | |
| How to judge a preamp's sound you can hear tendencies in preamps that carry accross different power amplifiers much in the same way different phono preamps can sound distinctive despite different turntables, cartridges and amplifiers. synergy matching is very important to opt... | |
| Anyone Using Harbeths with Grilles off? trying grilles on one more time as i type.... | |
| Best 6x9 Speakers see if you can find some old boston acoustics speakers. amazing!i have heard some good polk audio too. of the current offerings infinity kappa or models made by hertz (see woofers etc online) are very good, as are jbl gto. stay away from alpine... | |
| Anyone Using Harbeths with Grilles off? every time input the grilles back on i hear something wierd, off putting, very slight but noticeable. possible phase or cancellations? i like the tonal balance fine but not the sight issues. i have tried grilles on many many times but they do not ... | |
| Opinions wanted on cantilever alignment i would not accept that cartridge. | |
| Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short Exceeded- Dynavector DV20X2L to AudioTechnica ART9Pro-ject Tube Box DS to Lehmann Black Cube SEIINAD C356 to Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum IIKEF LS50s to Harbeth C7ES3Home Depot bulk cable to Kimber 8PRKimber PBJ to Nordost Blue HeavenYamaha CD 300 t... | |
| Relative Spending on Turntables and Cartridges aprox 1: 1 : 1 turntable, cartridge and phono preamphave always lived this rule and currently very happy with technics 1200gr, ortofon cadenza blue and sutherland 20/20. | |
| Cartridge recommendations under $2500 the new audio technica art9 replacements, art9xa and xi are awesome for the money but sound best on lighter arms.i have the ortofon cadenza blue which i picked over the bronze and black. the blue stresses dynamics and neutrality of presentation. ... | |
| Parasound JC2 vs Rogue RP-7 I have an RP-7 paired with an a21+ and the combination is excellent. Using the XLR connections the RP-7 has 20db of gain vs. the JC2 14db. The sound is smooth and highly dynamic and you have the capability to have fun swapping different 12AU7 tu... | |
| Why so obsessed with bass? last time i checked bass and sub bass were part of the audible audio frequency range :) arent we obsessed with how everything sounds?but seriously bass is the most difficult part of the frequency range to reproduce to an audiophile extent. it requ... | |
| Budget Tube Preamp ($2000) find a rogue dealer that will deal on a new Rogue Audio RH 5 tube linestage headphone amp. 2500 retail, you should be able to get close to budget. xlr in and out, driving dynamic transparent sound, adjustable gain, stereophile class A. gives ... | |
| DSP TO TAME THE BASS IN HARBETH SPEAKERS running harbeths and tubes as well. i have tamed bass quantity and peak issues with the following-1 modify speaker position- away from all walls, screens, cabinets and surfaces as much as possible, min 2 feet all directions. 2 stands- open frame s... | |
| Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed! https://www.humanspeakers.com/human/81.htm |