bigtee
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| Does bewiring decrease "wholeness" ? I have felt at times "Biamping" seemed to distract from the sound but not biwiring. | |
| Audible Illusions L2 or Audio Research LS16MKII? Good question. I'd like to know myself. I have used the L-1 and M3A. I have a remote L-2 on the way. | |
| What pre amp matches the McCormack DNA 0.5 Any preamp will work well and the amp will takes on its sound. I have personally found the Audible Illusions preamps to work extremely well with this amp (L-1 or M3A) It warms the slightly lean sound of the .5 up a bit without sacrificing clarity ... | |
| Vandersteen 2w vs 2wq Go to the Vandersteen web sight (www.vandersteen.com) You can find any information you require about the V2W and the 2Wq. | |
| Bat vk3i or audible illusions 3a I second the M3A. Need to go on up the BAT line for a better comparison. The M3A was and still is one heck of a fine preamp. No way it can be beat for the money. | |
| How can you tell if a speaker has impedence dips? It probably won't effect anything really. The Paradigm's are of such a load that an amp will find them easy to drive. The only way to know impedance for sure is a test whether a review or manufacturer. If the amp runs hot, simply parallel the spea... | |
| Do Audioquest Anacondas really make a difference? Audioquest cables have always had a family sound. Price usually bought a little more transparency and refinement. Trying the Anaconda in my system, I found them to be pricey for the performance offered. I really didn't find them to be "That" much ... | |
| Alpha 9 or RCD 991 Even though I personally like the Arcam better, the Rotel would probably be a better choice for the music you listen to. I feel the Rotel has better dynamics and bass but does not have the overall refinement of the Arcam. The 991 is not as refined... | |
| Tube Preamps under $1000 used Listen to the Audible Illusions L-1. They sell for about $750 and still compare with the best. This is the linestage of the AI M3A. It was on everyones top list for years. It still compares with anything near its price range. It retailed for $2195... | |
| Aragon 4004mkII vs 8008BB There was a lot of "In press" discussion on these two. I really don't think in absolute terms the 8008 series is "Better" than the older 4004 mkII. Both amps are similiarly constructed and it is in the highs where the 8008 is said to differ. Some ... | |
| CD Player Recommendations - System sounding shrill Might want to stay away from the Micromega. Although it is a good sounding player, it has had its share of problems and service is a nightmare.I always recommend the Meridian players like a 508-20 or 508-24 used. If your system still sounds shrill... | |
| Looking for an amazing preamp under $700 used Audible Illusions L-1 preamp. You want beat it for the price. They ended up at about $2195 new before the L-2 came out and now sell for around $700 used. It is an all around great performer. Very transparent and neutral for a tube preamp. You can ... | |
| Mosfet vs. Bipolar revisited and the Belles 350A I tend to do as the last couple of posters have done, I buy stuff and listen to it. That way, I know if it will please me or not. I also buy just for the opportunity to listen and then sell if I don't want to keep it. Zaikesman, what I meant was t... | |
| Tonality comparison: Cardas vs. Tara Labs Cardas is warmer sounding and could be said to be less transparent in comparison to the Tara cable. I used both and prefer the Tara for soundstaging and transparency. I think if Tara has a weakness, it is in dynamics. Not bad by any stretch but le... | |
| Active shielding. What is? I also meant to include this in my last blurb. Bob, you stated that the power cord would make a difference in the sonic signature of the cable. I hope this is not the case. Once you convert to DC, there should be no sonic signature. If there is, w... |