avanti1960
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| What creates the effortlessness in sound reproduction? Effortless sound comes with a proper amplifier match to a given set of speakers. Obviously HE speakers need the least amount of quality power to deliver fast, responsive effortless sound without strain. Yet typical low efficiency dynamic box spe... | |
| Stereophile, Pass Integrated and personal taste Erik interesting observation. I remember reading a recent article / interview with Nelson Pass. He stated that he was trying to create a type of distortion and use it to positive effect in the sound. These measurements might show the results of ... | |
| Preamp for Rogue Stereo 100 amplifier as reference for this thread I have the Rogue Audio RH-1 preamp / headphone amp less phono stage and the Stereo 100 power amp. i used to have a Cronus Magnum II. The sound of the RH-1 Stereo 100 is much more dynamic than the cronus magnum as it ... | |
| Wide baffle speakers are better than narrow all else being equal the more narrow the front baffle (and the shorter for that matter) the better the speaker will image, have less cabinet resonance, less diffraction and phase issues, better dispersion and be less demanding to position. the go... | |
| Watts and power watts are a measurement of power. however i have owned amplifiers of the exact same measurement verified power curve yet one sounds significantly more powerful than the other. and they are made by the same manufacturer! the more powerful soundi... | |
| The equalizer you don't know you have the prime example of a hidden equalizer is within a phono preamp that has to adjust for the RIAA curve. The circuitry has to boost and cut the signal by 40 db! from 20 to 20K Hz. | |
| Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference? none whatsoever. | |
| What is "break in" and what difference does it make? In amps? Preamps? Speakers? More? instead of calling it "break in" we should really call it "interval of stability". from the time an electronic component is made until the time it eventually goes out of service every single part in that component is undergoing physical and chemi... | |
| Holy Brightness Batman! @helomech "Many speakers are voiced to impress during a quick audition, often with a "smiley" EQ.I'm convinced there are also brands/models for which the target market is older audiophiles who may need speakers with boosted highs in order to hear ... | |
| Guttenberg's Cornwall IV Review -- I'm in trouble listen to a set of lascallas with a very good tube amp. | |
| Amp Suggestions for Harbeth C7es3 ran the wonderful C7ES3 with rogue audio cronus magnum ii amplifier. truly a captivating sound that is more pleasing than most regardless of price. | |
| How much does a Zobel network and its components affect the sound of speakers? You definitely need the zoebel and might see an improvement in sound with new parts if the current cap and resistor are out of spec or defective. the zoebel is not a critical part of the crossover network that would lend itself to sound quality u... | |
| How much does a Zobel network and its components affect the sound of speakers? as "AK" mentioned sounding edgy at higher volume could mean a high amount of off axis output but there are many other potential causes.I review of your speakers mentions the need for precise room positioning and toe-in. This also implies that the... | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation A pairing that was nothing short of magical and that approached the best sound I have ever head regardless of price included the Raven Audio Nighthawk amplifier and KEF LS50 speakers. I absolutely loved the sound of this system with all types of... | |
| How much does a Zobel network and its components affect the sound of speakers? A zoebel circuit is used to flatten the impedance of a driver and is not a crossover per se or doing any filtering. they are typically wired in parallel (you say in series "bringing" the tweeter terminals, which is likely in parallel) and as long ... |