bob_bundus
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| Anyone familiar w/Cary SLP-98 preamp? I found the VTL2.5 to be less microphonic than the CarySLP98, although they were both somewhat objectionable in that respect. But if you *must* have tubes...Compared to the Golden Tube SEP-2 (or -3) the GTA was much quieter & not at all microp... | |
| should I upgrade my amp agree the preamp should be upgraded first - pre is the most important component. Its quality, or compromise thereof, determines a great deal of the overall systems' performance. Perhaps it's time to consider a quality intergated amp & put the ... | |
| Is there such a thing as a high end audiophile ..? Wireworld Electrafier strip is available from Cable Company cheap - about $35 with IEC input. Does not come with any cord because you use your own choice. | |
| At what length do component cables start losing pi agree you'll be just fine doing this - it's certainly a non-issue | |
| Bi-wiring using both speaker 1 and 2 outputs relax I believe that this arrangement is just fine. As long as it sounds good, I wouldn't be concerned at all. The speaker switch just connects one or the other or both output connectors internally to the amp's output. If you want to prove this to... | |
| Phono Output Volume is Too Low I wonder about the output level of your cartridge? If it's low-level <1mV, then a higher output moving magnet or a budget model Grado variable-reluctance design should help the situation. I also wonder if your integrated actually HAS a phono st... | |
| Touch up recommendations for MM-7 gash. try a magic marker fine point pen | |
| anyone listen to the new Ayre V5 or V6 the V3 was discontinued due to high production costs. even after two price increases they were getting too expensive to build them anymore - this info comes directly from Ayre personnel during a conversation I had with them. Ayre is a great compan... | |
| Gain and Rothwell attenuators their shunt volume attenuator involves less signal degradation than typical series attenuators due to reduced series resistance in the signal path. It is possibly a simple pi-ladder design with two low-level elements in series & the adjustable... | |
| Gain and Rothwell attenuators Parts quailty of the resistor attenuator elements may be compromised. If you know the required values then you might experience better sonic performance by replacing them with Holco, Caddock, or Vishay's avalable from Michael Percy Audio. Use a qu... | |
| Do you pay seller for packaging supplies? As seller I always take my time & overpack to the max plus. Original cartons I typically stuff the sides, top, & bottom with extra foam / bubble pack / peanuts / air bags / whatever I can get in there. Cables / remotes are tied securely, p... | |
| Amp Problem No amp problems here, but do have some turntable issues due to static charges, which can even cause blown-up semiconductors in severe cases. Sounds like the protection circuits in your amp are working well, which is reassuring. If your equipment f... | |
| crimping vs soldering Read the Audioquest white paper on cabling which goes in depth regarding this question. A solid cold crimp connection is next-best-thing to a molecular bond (electrowelding, which cannot be done at home) & for additional safeguard against oxid... | |
| Are Horn Speakers good or bad or simply a complete joke? horns are ceratinly an "in-your-face" presentation: transient immediacy, detailed & very revealing are their hallmarks & some don't like that, although myself I'm hooked on their speed. They are in fact SO revealing that they will unmercif... | |
| Well, I have finally balanced it... A "more holographic" stage is also my experience by upgrading to Synergistic's X-series cables, although using all unbalanced interfaces. Actually only the interconnect cables & MCC-III DC control cables are installed so far, as of only about ... |