boomerbillone
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| 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... | |
| Living in Japan. Any opinions on amplifiers? Try to find an amp with switchable line voltage. When I was there, most amps could take 100,110,120, 220 volts. That way you can bring it home when you come back to the USA. | |
| Acoustic treatment question: do you agree with Dennis Foley that $46k to $65k is required? Don't be silly! Find a nice rug you like and hang it on the wall from a one inch spacer. Maybe a couple of rugs on different walls (on the floor if it's not already carpeted. | |
| Shunyata interconnect cables experience Hello jmphotography. The usb cable does make an amazing difference. They carry very high frequency information. Audio interconnects do not. There will not be the stunning difference, but better cables will improve things. Try used ones from Used C... | |
| Any way to listen to wav or high bit files with anything approaching audiophile sound? Hello Soulgoober. Someone has prejudiced you against digital sound. How sad. Do you have access to a computer? You will need one. "Youtube" has recordings of an enormous number of albums recorded by fans on their own equipment. Most of them are b... | |
| A question to the Sound Engineers out there Most albums are mixed for listening in cars or radio or earbuds these days. The artists must hear the playback and it must be loud and punchy. Serious music may be recorded with critical listeners in mind, if we're lucky. Listen to the Lori Lieber... | |
| Difference between amps Hello PDN. You almost never need more than 10 watts per channel. Receivers generally don't have power supplies that can really supply the "rated" 100+ wpc they might advertise. The gear sold in chain stores is made to a lower standard than so cal... | |
| Any advice? Parasound A21, Ayre V5xe, Benchmark AHB2, or Bryston 4B3? Hi zwango! Try the Starke AD4.320. I have two of them. Superb sound. WAY less than $2K. Never heard a better amp. I also have two of the Purifi Audio EVAL 1 packages. These are the best amps available. Great reviews. No kidding.Happy holidays. | |
| Okay, How Important Is Speaker Break In? (Dynaudio Contour 60i) Speakers must be "broken in" just like car motors and new shoes. They are electro-MECHANICAL devices and need "experience" to limber up. Even wires need a bit of break in. I did not used to believe it, but experience has taught me. Thank God I'm s... | |
| Speakers good for close to wall placement Larsen! They are made for placement against a wall. They are quite amazing, |