bigtee
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| NHT 2.3A vs. NHT 3.3 original model In the mid to late 90's, NHT really began to build some decent products. The 2.3 upgrade was a relatively modest change. The 3.3 was a statement product. The 2.5 was an excellent product along with the Super 1 and Super Zero. The 2.9 gave about 90... | |
| Vandersteen users; do you biamp? Vandersteen recommends it in HIS owners manual with the following caveat---"Don't biamp using two cheaper (ie;poorer sounding) amps. It is better to use one amp of high quality than two of lesser." I biamped my 3A Sigs using a pair of standard McC... | |
| Vandersteen users; do you biamp? You don't need to biamp for good sound but I really believes it helps. I think it depends on the quality of the amp and speaker wire you start with. I'm currently using a 4 ch Theta Dreadnaught biamping a pair of 3A Signatures with a pair of 2Wq s... | |
| NHT 2.3A vs. NHT 3.3 original model Pat, the 3.3 bettered the 2.3 in every area. The 2.3 is not on the same playing field. The 3.3 is more open, has better highs, has a better midrange and MUCH better bass. The 2.5 is a better speaker than the 2.3. It betters the 2.3 in transparency... | |
| how do you measure the coil in the crossover? A lot of people like to do what your planning on doing but it is not as simple as one is lead to believe. The crossover in a given speaker is designed to operate correctly with the given components in the crossover. When you change components, the... | |
| If I sell Pioneer/buy Aries, hear BIG difference? I agree with the above posts. However, you will not hear most of the difference if your preamp and rest of the system is not up to the same level. | |
| NHT 2.3A vs. NHT 3.3 original model You can't even start to compare these two speakers. There is NO comparison. The 3.3 is in an entirely different class. The 2.3 was a very average speaker for the time. A realistic comparison would be the 2.3 vs the 2.5 which it still comes out on ... | |
| Opinions Bat VK500, Mccormack DNA 2, Levinson amps Levinson. It is a more refined and IMO a better sounding amplifier than the McCormack or the BAT. The McCormack would be third on the list. I never liked the sound of the DNA 2 compared to the smaller DNA amps and I'm a huge McCormack fan. It alwa... | |
| Vandersteens and subwoofers other than the 2Wq? You can change the crossover "Hinge" point by adjusting the value of the capacitor in the crossover vs. the input impedence of the amp. Using the formula 6.28 x input z x crossover frequency, you can adjust for whatever sound you want by allowing ... | |
| NAD 512 CDP - Drawer won 't open NAD had a lot of trouble with the player. It is a nice sounding machine but I'm actually kind of surprised it lasted 5 years. I had one in a second system and it would sling the CD out of the draw still spinning! Also, the display went out twice. ... | |
| Which amplifier??? I agree with the above McCormack posts. I used a pair of .5's to biamp and had to go to a much more expensive amp to better them(Theta Dreadnaught 4-ch) Stick with the .5. I really feel it's a better sounding amp overall than the DNA 1. The standa... | |
| Vandersteens and subwoofers other than the 2Wq? With the Vandersteen's, I would go with the 2Wq. It is designed to mate perfectly. Why did the REL stick with you more? You really shouldn't "Hear" a sub. It shouldn't increase the loudness, it should only allow for the lowest octaves to be reprod... | |
| Need help from Vandy 3A owners..... I second the opinion on what vandersteen has told you. He may be gruff, but he's one smart dude! | |
| Mosfets: The way to go for SS amplification? A lot of folks think using mosfet drivers and bipolar output transistors give you the best of both worlds. McCormack and Theta are just two prime examples. People use to gripe about the mosfet haze but I guess times change. I think Jfet's are used... | |
| Stay in the same cable family? Most cables in the same family have a similiar sonic signature. However, this doesn't mean you need to use all the same brand. You really have to try different cables, etc. to find that synergy. No one can say how a cable will be with your particu... |