bdgregory
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| Hiss noise from speakers I think this is a very common thing. I can't think of a rig I've assembled in which this "hiss" didn't exist at some level. The degree varies from preamp to preamp. It was a big problem with an Exposure preamp I had, which was a really great pream... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Tracy Chapman - her firstNeil Young - After the GoldrushRickie Lee Jones - her firstCarly Simon - Another PassengerPink Floyd - The Wall at least for starters . . . | |
| recomended musical sub for 2 channel audio The Rel Storm III and is amazing. It integrates seamlessly, and expands the soundstage 2x. No boominess, ot thump, just deep tones . . . | |
| Upgrade order? Preamp, amp, speakers It would depend on what you have to start with. You may want to list your current components so folks can advise you on which may suffice for a while. It also depends on your budget, and what the end point is you envision - that is, what kind of m... | |
| How to upgrade a nondetachable power cord? I tried adding the female IEC to an existing cord - the kind that leave you a pigtail hanging out the back. I removed it and wouldn't do it again, at least not on a good piece of equipment. I think it looks cheap, and if you're leaving the old cor... | |
| How to upgrade a nondetachable power cord? Cutting the hole for an IEC is tricky and tedious - Albert or others may have better methods than I, but below is what I've done. If your back panel is extremely heavy, the nibbler may not work and you'll need a "plan b". - You need a cutter - I ... | |
| How many audio systems do you have in your home? I have 2 dedicated rooms with significant equipment, one of which has both home theater and a separate 2 channel rigs. Plus 6 other lesser but still relevant rigs (Workout room, Living Room, Fam room, Study, Bedroom, vacation house). These rooms a... | |
| Question For Von Schweikert VR4 Jr Owners Let me preface this by saying this is a question more than a statement. I'm not trying to contradict anyone here, but rather understand the speaker better. I thought the JR is a transmission line, and as such, the "port energy" is much less than ... | |
| are your kids interested I have 2 sons - both love music, but strictly Rock/Rap. They haven't gained an appreciation for Jazz, Classical, or other genre's I listen to. We do share enthusiasm for some rock groups though, and we "steal" each others cd's now and then.As for ... | |
| Replacing Forests??? I played the Sttafs on their own (ie no sub) for about 6 months. They have very good low end, especially for their size. The speakers I upgraded from provided deep bass - flat to 22 hz, and it wasn't until I played my old progressive rock cd's tha... | |
| Good speaker cable for Europas. I used Speltz Anti-Cables with my Europas and was quite happy with the result. Mine were 6 ft since I was powering them with mono-blocks setting next to the speakers.Anti-cables sell for $10 /fy - hard to beat if you're on a budget. | |
| How can I learn how to fix equipment If you're "handy" with electrical/mechanical stuff I would say you can teach yourself. By handy, I mean you generally have an aptitude for diagnosing problems with mechanical/electrical stuff, disassembling/reassembling, soldering, etc.There are b... | |
| The long / Narrow room - system configuration I agree with Nsgarch. He described my setup pretty closely, and my room dimensions are similar to yours. I've tried many other arangements but this one results in the best imaging and soundstage (deep, wide, precise). I have my rack on the long wa... | |
| Spanish Guitar music you really, really need to get a copy of "Friday night in San Francisco" by Delucia, Dimeola and McLaughlin. | |
| Replacing Forests??? Jh2os - I meant to comment on the power requirement - My Manis need all of the 200 wpc my monoblocks can drive (actually 400 wpc @ 4 ohms). I've driven the Sttafs with as little as 60 wpc and they're fine. Not as efficient as other speakers but pr... |