boomerbillone
Responses from boomerbillone
| Can someone please explain When you listen to your playing music, you (rather obviously) are hearing everything working together - the sum total of what your equipment does to the the sound of the recording being played. One earlier commenter was completely correct: we are ... | |
| Phono Stage, Cartridge, DeGritter...which one first? Clean the records! Be sure your cartridge is aligned properly in the arm and that the bearings are super free. Check the anti-skate so that the cantilever stays centered when the record is playing. I had a friend whose alignment was so bad he thou... | |
| Run length If your sub is 4 Ohms, the wire is more of a factor that if it's 8 ohms. You might consider 12 gauge wire. I use 14 gauge solid (twisted) for very long auditorium runs with no problems. There is flat, 50 conductor computer cable on the surplus mar... | |
| Reel to Reel Woes You don't say how your machine failed. Motor capacitor problems are common and easy to fix. Has it been lubed in the last few years? The arm that swings the pinch roller against the capstan can stick and cause trouble. Do the reels move when you h... | |
| Which amplifier should i buy Zestos and Carvers are excellent. Carvers run cooler and are easier on the tubes. | |
| Maggie LRS so ridiculously good Three Cheers for the LRS! Clarity, clarity, clarity! If you need super dynamics, look elsewhere; but if you want to know what people and instruments sound like - order a pair today. Definitely the best buy in speakers. If you can put them well out... | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover Hi my friend! Don't by a used Class D amp. They are all made before the newest and best generation of Class D amps were developed. You can buy new for under $1400. If you catch a "sale" price, even less. The big deal is that Class D amps have fina... | |
| Has Digital Audio Tech Plateaued - Is It Safe To Come Out Now? Hi Rooze! The big deal is that Class D amps have finally come to fulfill the promise of the concept. It's really a lot more like an AM radio transmitter than a conventional audio amp. Once some fellows who understood UHF and radar gear turned the... | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover Don't believe the die-hards. The newest Class D amps fulfill the promise of that topology. They consume just a few watts more than they are outputting at any moment. Try the Starke Sound AD-320. Four channels, bridgeable to two, sounds great, huge... | |
| Stirring Up Trouble Our two eyes do not perceive color in the same way. Professional wine and tea tasters disagree. Let's be happy that each of us can put together a system that satisfies us as individuals. My wife doesn't think Chocolate Mint Chip is the best ice cr... | |
| Looking for my Final Pair!! Be sure to audition the Golden Ear Reference and the 1R. I have the original Triton 1s and they are pretty good and with the built in powered subwoofers, bass and impact is no problem. | |
| Anyone have the Answer? Try this: find a dealer who will let you audition one of those really pricy power cords. If the cord makes a noticeable improvement, your power is dirty and a "machine" will help. Good Luck! | |
| Kef Blades (1), being auditioned...please share your experience. Hi jay53! I heard them at CES when they were introduced and liked them very much. Play around with placement and try angling them in so the "beams" cross over a foot or so in front of your listening position. Good luck! | |
| Sub cable length? Hi Colindshots! All the responses so far are fine. but not specific enough for a newbie. Length is not a problem; just use 14 gauge, or heavier (lower numbers). I have used 14 gauge solid core wire in 70+ foot runs in auditorium installations wit... | |
| DAC/w Volume control + Power amp or DAC + Integrated? Hello czar 2000. I'm using choice 1, keep it simple. SMSL M500 hs volume control and headphone amp, not pricey, sounds good. |