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| EAD PowerMaster Comparison Can't really answer your question, but I have recently put an EAD Ultradisc 2000 in my reference system and man does that thing sing. If this is the quality level throughout the EAD line, then all I can say is that there are some 'serious bargains... | |
| Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment There was a time not so long ago when optimal performance was the domain of tube equipment. That is simply NOT SO today. I was a tube guy for over 20 years and yes it sounded awesome. Now I'm a solid state guy using the latest technology which run... | |
| Any Young Audiophiles Out There? In a recent conversation with Jeff Roland, he mentioned that the bulk of his sales are exports. I know the same to be true for Audio Research. There seems to be quite a growing number of younger audiophiles in England and the Pacific Rim. I believ... | |
| Do amps sound better when left on for 30 minutes ? Product literature from Audio Research supports the idea of 'adequate warm up time' before critical listening occurs. | |
| More convinced of analog than ever I am convinced that analog hangs in there for basically two reasons. First, it can sound amazingly good in a best case scenario when everything in the system is properly addressed. Secondly, analog can 'look awesome' with these over-the-top turnta... | |
| What to do with bad recorded CDs I have found that some 'tweeks' help to take the edge off of a badly recorded CD. Mapleshade micro polish helps. Audio Desk edge beveller backs off some of the nasties. Painting the edge with a permanent marker possibly will reduce jitter. Bottom-... | |
| The best "imaging" speakers? Dunlavy speakers WERE the hands-down favorite, but unfortuately they are no longer being made. Dunlavy speakers are true point source, phase correct, sealed enclosure speakers, huge in size. Correctly placed, amplified, spiked and in a large enoug... | |
| verdict on class D amps? I recently changed out from Audio Research gear to Jeff Rowland including the 501 Monos. Going from tubes to Class D solid state in this case is NOT GIVING UP A THING; except changing out tubes, rebiasing equipment, heat, electrical bills and asso... | |
| Audiophiles get NO respect GQ lost it's compass a long time ago. 'Trash talk' is about all that's left in that rag! | |
| Ice Block Amps Jeff Rowland uses ICE-POWER in some of his designs. I'm using a new set of 501s and they are pretty amazing. This is especially true given their small size. | |
| Does using same brand cables improve performance? When you mix componets from several manufacturers it's not unusual to have to deal with 'hums and buzzes' and minor problems of all different sorts. Mixing cables can likewise be a challenge with the benefits of one cable cancelling out the benefi... | |
| What interconnects work best with Audio Research? I used Audio Magic cables accross the board with my reference Audio Research set-up and it worked great. The Audio Magic line-up is similar to the 'silver litz' cables that Audio Research use to sell except that they are updated and more refined. | |
| Do cold temperatures damage audio equipment? When equipment is really cold, such as being in the trunk of a car when it's been below zero, let the equipment gradually warm to room temperature first before powering up. The reason is that there are metals of different kinds that expand at diff... | |
| Where to send amp to get a power cord update Great Northern Sound Company can fix you right up. The owner Steve is a great guy to talk to and does super quality work. | |
| Upgrade...Sounds great...Goes away I believe there are scientific as well as mental reasons for what you are describing. First, systems build up magnetic fields due to DC voltage being present. A new componet will take awhile, but will fall victum to this effect just like anything ... |