boomerbillone
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| 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. | |
| CD or Streaming... am I missing out? Hi mglik1 I never heard streaming that was as good as a CD. Compare Nina Simone's "Baltimore" with the streaming versions - doesn't sound like the same session. Why bother? New music, I know. Good Luck! | |
| Would This Amp Be Worth The Cost? Hi Greywolf. At least check out the Starke A4-320 amp. Priced right, a USA company, sounds as good as the Purifi modules in the NAD M33 and the LKV power amp. Super value! 4 (bridgeable) channels for the price of 2. Linear power supply, no switc... | |
| Is my anti-skating too strong. Hello UDOG. As you may have guessed by now, there is some controversy about anti-skate force! I did not read all the responses, but they quickly deteriorated into petty squabbling and personal put downs. I am sorry for that nonsense. The term "an... | |
| Why do you need so much power? The same reason people drive 250+ horsepower cars - effortless performance. The Emotiva has WAY more power than you will need, so it will never strain. Another BIG factor is that Emotiva's are reasonably priced. I have an 8 wpc amp that costs more... | |
| Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options Hello lcherepkai! I recently replaced my 300B, 8 wpc, Elekit 8600-RS with a Starke Sound A4-320. Four channels (can be bridged), Class D, absolutely glorious sound - a rival of the Purifi Audio module in the NAD M33 and the LKV power amp. It beat... | |
| Help! Receiver or preamp? Im overwhelmed... Hello jsbranham7! I'm in just your situation, HT and surround sound music, hooray! I recommend the Emotiva MC-700 preamp/control center. It offers first class sound, but fewer decoding choices than a surround sound receiver. A used near top or to... |