celtic66
Responses from celtic66
| Occult noise and the pulse of sanity Just low level motor hum amplified by the wood framing it is attached to. Nothing nefarious here. Simply annoying and readily remedied. | |
| Recommendation for Class-A integrated amp These are all solid choices. Regarding the Sudden $500 increase, don't know if it's justified or not, but my math is you will probably own a piece like that for 10 years. $500/10 years is $50 per year for what you may want.My philosophy. Best o... | |
| Surge protector or power conditioner? Decware ZLC conditioner eviscerated my Furman Elite 15i. 6 outlets, generous return policy and a much cleaner presentation. The six amps in my ATC speakers do not present in a current limited way. They remain quite dynamic. | |
| Preamp for ATCSCM40A ATC SCA 2 is a very good match for the ATC 40As. I’m a bit late to this found randomly discussion. That preamp I own, have run with my ATC 40As and it is quite good. Currently running a Sudgen Masterclass LA-4 which I like marginally better.The... | |
| Help selecting a power cord. I’ll add to the Cullen parade. These are quite good and the only PC cable I use throughout the system. Crossover ll is his top cable and has stripped down many a competitor. | |
| Do active speakers have high THD amplifiers? But, how does it taste. I watch some posters banter about the ingredients and then recipe for perfect sound conjuring up concrete conclusions. Fact is, one could gather the same ingredients for a dish and come up with a completely different resu... | |
| Clean AC power Some good recipes given. My pathway involves PPT "The Gate", OYAIDE SWO-XXX ULTIMO Wall Outlet Receptacle with carbon fiber wall plate, Patrick Cullen Crossover II power cords and Decware Zen Power Conditioner.This has all been quite effective lo... | |
| Isoacoustics overweight Twoleftears has correctly read and economically answered the OP question. Bravo for staying on track and providing a useful accurate response, sans hyperbole or off subject pontification. Refreshing. | |
| Why did you choose the components and speakers that are in your system? +1 Because they sound superb. But really, you are looking for direction.Gut punch dynamics, lightening attack, full soundstage, instrument/vocals separation, live performance without sounding clinical. Is that about right?IMO achieved only throu... | |
| Best Integrated Amp (for me) +1 Rega Brio or used Rega Elex-R. | |
| AR9LS Speakers - a good buy at $1k I sold that speaker in the day. Now as I’m in radiology, I whole heartedly recommend it as its size and mass ensure our job security. Seriously, we used to deliver this speaker with a minimum of two people as it was a hernia generator.If you wan... | |
| Looking for preamp which is good at BOTH single-ended AND balanced output Cannot satisfy your price point at full retail, but the Sugden LA-4 and the ATC preamps satisfy your needs as I understand them. I own both of them and they are quite good and quite under the radar. | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? Honestly, did not carefully read all of the feedback. Sugden mono blocks! Badass power! Musical! Wretchedly fast!I've owned lots of Sugden amplification and a 300B Manley preamp. Yes, I know that is not a 300B based amp. But, the immediacy o... | |
| Active Speaker Choice I’ve run the ATC 40A speakers for over two years and there is no turning back from the immediacy and dynamics active produce. It is truly a different and wonderful world. With each upgrade they move forward reflecting the chosen improvement.Thes... | |
| The Music Room Recently purchased a Sugden LA-4 Masterclass preamp which turned out to have a defective IR receiver, so no remote volume.They sent a RA which paid for shipping, reported the found defect, informed me Sugden would need to supply from England. Rep... |