bpoletti
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| Ineed some help with a simple math equation Your preamp will likely breath a little easier with the 400w/29dB gain amp if the amp's input impedance is equal on both amps. | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations please to partner with Parasound JC-1's.... How about a NEW Herron Audio VTSP-360? No phono stage but maybe Keith Herron will cut a deal for a combo purchase with a VTPH-2. The worst he can say is no. However, in my opinion, if he says yes, you will have a combo that will be difficult to m... | |
| Mark Levinson has odd choice for cap upgrades in one of their service bulletins. Why? There are three possible reasons. First, because it sounds better.Second, because it's cheap.Third, because it sounds better and it's cheap.Sometimes "better quality" caps actually hurt the performance. Their resonance (physical and electrical) ... | |
| whats the very best sounding cables for realistic money DIY - Cerro 12 gauge stranded THHN. Twist conductors around each other one turn per foot. Do not terminate. Use bare copper into the amp and speaker connectors. Get the wire from Home Depot or Lowe's. Clean, detailed. IMO, beats a lot of expens... | |
| Herron 1A,, Herron 2A, Modwright LS100 or Aesthetix Calypso? I have owned a Herron VTSP-1, upgraded to the max over time. I traded it in on a VTSP-3A and have upgraded it to the latest version. As really good as the VTSP-1 was, the 3A (r03) is outstanding. Until I heard the VTSP-360, I had not heard anyt... | |
| Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2 I heard an early version of the Allnic under the worst possible of conditions - an audio show. That unit I would only categorize as satisfactory. But it was at a show and under the very worst of conditions. Too many variables in other manufacture... | |
| Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2 tablejockey-You specifically said " The Allnic, based on all the reviews, has the superior transformer and associated circuitry." That isn't statement construction. So where are ALL the reviews that you are citing? Where are ANY of the reviews... | |
| Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2 tablejockey - Please provide the sources for the reviews related to the Allnic vs. Herron transformers. Did any of the reviews cite the superior performance of the Herron or did they focus on the transformers? | |
| Jelco SA-750D or Rega RB250 Jelco SA-750D. Period. I can't think of any Stock Rega that is in the same league. Haven't heard ALL the arms using Rega parts, but EVERY Rega-based arm has the same sonic signature. | |
| VPI Analogue Drive System All the "speed control" fanatics are completely missing the point and the REAL issue. Speed control is NOT the issue. It is VOLTAGE control. At wall voltages, the motor will generate pulses that are carried to the table through the belt (or dri... | |
| Jeff Rowland to what? I have been very satisfied with a pair of Herron Audio M1 amps. I'm pretty much focused on sound rather than artistic cases or how much an amp costs and the Herron equipment never disappoints. Without any consideration for cost, the Herron M1s w... | |
| KT-88 vs. EL34 KT-88 or EL34 doesn't matter 1%. It's all about the overall amp design. No point in conversions if the basic amp is not a good design to start with. | |
| Best Record You Have Ever heard The Decca / London recording of the Solti / Vienna performance of Wagner's Ring Cycle, particularly "Gotterdammerung". The entire box set. Hands down the VERY BEST vinyl I've heard. Even the CDs (with a very good DAC) are better than most vinyl. | |
| Specific Pre-Amp advice Up your budget and but a Herron Audio VTSP-3a. There might be a used one around. Definitely hold out for it. You shouldn't have to worry about upgrading the pre-amp again. | |
| Separate conductors for separate frequency ranges in cables I’m an unofficial non-paid non-actor spokesman for the Interplanetary High-End Audio Speaker Cable Manufacturers and Wire Recycle Association, LLC (pending). We feel that it’s a great idea to use very long runs of the most expensive speaker cable ... |