bthogan
Responses from bthogan
| Good cheap amplifiers like Parasound HCA series? Thanks for replies! Condition of amp is my primary concern; I'm willing to pay more for a healthier amplifier. I really do get the feeling that there isn't another >$500 used solid state amp with as much grunt and finesse as one of the higher... | |
| Parasound HCA-1500 or alternative You know what? I knew that, once. J-FET. Thanks for pointing that out. Yeah, my old HCA-1500 made me a fan of Mr. Curl and I miss it.I'm curious whether Rotels, which have sounded similar to me, use a similar technology. Very black background... | |
| Transformers humimg........again My experience is with toroidal transformers only. They're the circular ones. I had the same problem - hum coming from my amplifier's transformer (toroidal Plitron). Got an AVA HumDinger, hum is gone. Cost ~$125. I don't have any affiliation, and I... | |
| Amplifier specs, does they matter? My answer was also tongue-in-cheek. Impedance specifications for amplifiers matter. | |
| Amplifier specs, does they matter? Speaker ratings are especially superfluous. All amplifiers can drive 4-ohm speakers, and can usually handle 2-ohm loads. If an amplifier maker lists 4- or 2-ohm capability in their specs, they're probably trying to distract you from the amp's low-... | |
| overheating Fan behind amp, blowing onto amp. Doesn't need to be a big fan. Should be able to set at Low, little/no noise. Preferably plugged into separate outlet. | |
| overheating Fan behind amp, blowing onto amp. Doesn't need to be a big fan. Should be able to set at Low, little/no noise. Preferably plugged into separate outlet. | |
| Recommendations for a "summer" amp? I would suggest any of the upper-tier Parasound amps from the 2-channel HCA series: HCA-3500, HCA-2200II, HCA-1500 (in descending order of wattage/power). Between 10 and 15 years old; should range in price, used, from ~$800 (HCA-3500) to ~$350 (HC... | |
| Should listings include the age of the item? Part of this game (the buying and selling part) involves knowing things about certain components, like years corresponding to serial numbers, or the use of certain parts (distinguished, say, by color) which may also indicate superior or inferior f... | |
| Should listings include the age of the item? Part of this game (the buying and selling part) involves knowing things about certain components, like years corresponding to serial numbers, or the use of certain parts (distinguished, say, by color) which may also indicate superior or inferior f... | |
| Ipod 30-pin-to-USB cable Well, I picked up an AudioQuest Carbon Ipod USB cable...they're supposed to have a burn-in period, but I think I immediately heard a noticeable improvement over stock as soon as I plugged it in - cleaner, tighter, slightly larger soundstage. Of co... | |
| Best Artists/Tracks at Chord Changing Someone's got to mention Robert Fripp, so I'll do it. Strumming or picking - in fact, picking in particular. And they're not majors.Also, every rhythm guitarist on Talking Heads' Speaking In Tongues, Alex Weir in particular. See esp. Girlfriend is... | |
| Can "Dark"Sounding Speakers Be "Brightened"UP??? Use something bright upsteam? Like preamp? | |
| Can "Dark"Sounding Speakers Be "Brightened"UP??? Use something bright upsteam? Like preamp? | |
| "NEWEST'" Favorite album I'm the guy who's been posting about Flipper, and my sincere new favorite cds are John Foxx's Cathedral Oceans (all three) and the Stephan Mathieu/Taylor Deupree collab, Transcriptions. And also Matheiu's Radioland.Also getting back into David Byr... |