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| Cary CAD 120S vs. Rogue M-150 I've heard the M-150s with high efficiency Tannoys (Prestige Series), and they were very noisy, almost like something was wrong. I think people's mileage varies w/the Rogues, but I would inquire about possible noise issues before buying. | |
| How can I send Pandora from my Ipad to my stereo? Or buy a 1/8 mini to RCA IC for $6 at the Shack and run to your pre...My setup sounds a bit "soft" and not super transparent, but it's dead quiet (battery only) and not that bad at all. I'd try that before chunking down big dollars. | |
| Tubes to Watts Ratio Auxetophone, thanks for explaining the auto bias fact. I knew it was auto bias but not how this affected power. | |
| Tubes to Watts Ratio Mike,Not sure because the manual doesn't specify and I cannot seem to find much info on line. My guess is UL, as these were made circa mid 90s when triode wasn't fashionable. On the other hand, they are very midrangey and sound like what I think a... | |
| Power strip recommendation. Smofatt,If I had such nice gear as you, I would look at one of the APC battery back up devices (S10 or S15 only). They are not power strips per se, but they will ensure that nasty surges will not harm amps, etc. I recently got the S10 for $250(a s... | |
| Best surprisingly good value component My $130 Fried A/3s bought almost mint (made in 1986 and sold for $600) sound so amazingly "right" I will never get rid of them. | |
| Are my ears just fooling me? My Quicksilver M60s, NAD 1600, and old Fried A/3s, though not fancy, flesh out the alto and tenor nicely and sound real. The trick, IMO, is driver integration/compatibility and tubes that err on the neutral/warm side. If these things are out of wh... | |
| How to clean and polish MC275? I use Nevr-Dull by Eagle One (Wal-Mart auto section). It is a wad-type cleaner that works beautifully on my Quicksilvers' nickel finish. I belive it works on chrome as well and will not scratch or haze over. | |
| Do you listen alone or with guest s G M C,A bit off topic, but your system just blew my mind...yikes! Others, check it out if you have not yet. | |
| Is it okay to talk around your speakers? I want some of whatever you're smoking. | |
| American Folk/Bluegrass music to die for A few classics come to mind:Death on the Mountain (Bill Watkins)This Ring Will be My End (Loyd Turner and Family)Mama's Grave (Dusty Mountain Boys)City of Stone (Del McCoury)The Hangin' Tree (Cecil Hawkins)Our Love Died Tonight (The Pine City Ramb... | |
| Most sophisticated and intelligent musician Lyrically, Beck's stuff on Odeley was sick smart. I'd also add Paul Simon and Tom Waits for lyrics. Theo, props on Gilmour for his beautiful phrasing on guitar...he hits licks and subtleties that one cannot imagine being played any other way. | |
| Recommended Shostakovich? His 5th, 7th, and 9th are the most performed, w/the 10th's second movement being one of the most intense second movements of all time IMO. The 7th (Leningrad) is wonderfully brooding, w/the 5th and 9th being more upbeat (in the Russian sense). The... | |
| Review: NAD 3120 Amplifier Yeah, my 7225PE (same amp w/tuner) still sounds so good it's scary, and mine stayed powered up for almost 10 years straight w/zero issues and still keeps going. This particular circuit just sounds "right" to my ears. | |
| Can I ground my preamp? Quick update here: I lifted the ground on each amp via cheater plugs and voila...hum gone. Thanks for all the advice, and I've learned quite a bit. |