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| Step Up Transformer 100v Yes, I have constructed a D.I.Y. power transformer that can be configured as a step up or step down transformer for my audio system. It can put out 104, 110 or 120 volts. As a bonus, it can also be wired to put out balanced power which makes a gre... | |
| Burson Audio low level noise It sounds like a ground hum issue to me. I previously owned a Burson 160D that gave me a slight 60hz hum when hooked to my amp. I ended up having to ground the 160D to my amp using a lightweight piece of wire. Wrap the wire around a chassis screw ... | |
| Standmount speaker... Cardas Method or manual Each room is different, as are the speakers. The Cardas method is a good point to start from, but it is not always the best for many rooms. A good way to find the correct position for placement is to start with a equilateral triangle from the list... | |
| Signature Anti-Cables I do not see any such cable advertised on his web site. Are you sure you are not confusing these with the J.W. Audio Signature cables? | |
| First foray into separate 2-channel amp, 200wpc You might get more dynamics or control over your speakers by hooking up a higher quality amp to the receiver using its pre-amp level outputs, but your sound quality will be quite limited by the pre-amp section of the receiver and all of it's inter... | |
| Playstion one audiophile stereophile review I too have listened to them before, and agree with the above 3 posts.... It sounded soft, lacking in detail and at best, "never harsh" would be its only selling point. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would give it a "3" only because it is is never bright... | |
| Help using integrated as power amp The pre-amp section of the Arcam integrated would certainly sound better with a good quality source than the pre-amp section of the T747 Receiver. I have owned the same T747 receiver myself, and any Arcam integrated amp will sound better than the ... | |
| 12 volt tube amplification? I have never heard one, but was told that it is based upon a David Berning EA-230 tube amp design...check it out.http://www.milbert.com/ | |
| Looking for ac outlet with no sonic signature I'd also have to disagree with Mr. hosehead about his "A/B comparison". If something tends to make your system sound bright, flat, warm or lacking in detail, it will not be "forgotten" after 10 seconds. I will always remember that it sounds wrong ... | |
| Review: Jw audio interconnect and speaker cables Nice system you have there Jaymark! I have also found the same to be true for me with the JW speaker cables in my system...Lots of clarity, speed and energy, without tonal colorations that I have found using other speaker cables. The upper highs s... | |
| would the Sony SCD 5400 Ex make a good transport? I currently own a Sony 5400, and find it's sonics to be hard to beat in it's price range. I don't find it to be harsh sounding in my current system at all. I recently purchased a DAC that has been reviewed to be tops in it's price range as well ($... | |
| best RCA interconnects under $150 You might add a $79 pair of JW Audio RCA's to your audition list. I tried a pair about two months ago, taking advantage of their 30 day trial, and found them to at least equal if not out-perform a number of my other sanely priced favorites I had s... | |
| Max wpc for Acoustic Research AR-90s? The AR-90s are not a real high SPL (sound pressure level) speaker compared to many others on the market during their day, such as Klipsch. They also have a very different sound than the Klipsch, JBL etc. If your main goal is to play them extremely... | |
| Pre amp Vs CD/DVD player with output control Look into the new Burson Audio HA-160D. It is a high quality DAC with USB inputs for computer or digital coax for use with a simple transport. It also has a great sounding 24-step ANALOG attenuator AND 3 switchable sets of RCA inputs. Another adde... | |
| How to read speaker sensitivity rating? Yes, they are certainly incorrect. I wonder if they meant to write "102db MAX SPL at rated input". You certainly would not want to torture most 20 watt tube amps trying to drive the Kappa 9's at moderate listening levels, not to mention what the d... |