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| VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? The whole break-in, burn-in period is a matter of confussion for me. It is not that I don't believe that it can logically make sense, but I also do believe it is partially the listener being broken into the sound of the new equipment. More to the ... | |
| What are those extra tube inputs for? Generally my rule of thumb is that whenever I find a socket and I am unsure of its purpose, I find it most logical to stick my finger in it. If I get a shock, I figure it is probably important. I try to teach my kids this practical philosophy as w... | |
| Audio Aero Capitole Reference SE I would have to agree with Elberoth as to the difference, as I stated previously, as to the improvement over/to the MK II. That being resolution, which in many cases helps with the dynamics (macro and micro) and frequently better focus in the soun... | |
| Three Cheers for Pass Labs Never had a problem with my Pass while I owned it. But have received excellent support from the following company's: Krell (Patrick is great), BAT, Channel Islands, Thiel come to mind in particular for providing exceptional support and timely feed... | |
| Are interconnect cables worth $15,000? The cables you are refering to are actually pretty cheap cables. It is the cost of the termination that gets you. You can buy interconnects for $15,000 for 1 meter terminated with either RCA or XLR and then get another 1/2 meter for only $2,400 mo... | |
| Phase switch on pre amp use? Personally, I love having the phase switches available on components. I have one on my pre-amp (Calypso) and my CDP (Resolution Audio Opus 21 GNSC) and will use them when enjoying music intently. About 50% of the time, I will hear a difference and... | |
| CDP caused tinnitus? The CDP does not cause the tinnitus, it only helps to present the audible affects. Tinnitus is a ringing in the ear. Your CD player, and many are delivering frequencies that are instigating the affects of your ailment. It is likely that when the s... | |
| Direct connection of CD to Power amp ET, how do you like that placette passive? I have heard pretty good things about it. | |
| New room problems? The idea with the towels, bunched up and hung was purely a temporary test, free! Also, the towels if bunched up with dampen the bass and all sound waves quite a bit - no, not as much as product specific solutions will. But it is free and will/shou... | |
| Looking for the "better sub" I would go with REL, but I have been very impressed with all the REL products I have owned, all the way down to the Q108 (which I ran dual with a pair of Wilson Duettes).Based on your room size though, I would suggest getting two REL Storm III use... | |
| Finding inert filler, for speaker stands Go to a hunting and fishing store (like Gander Mountain) and buy shot. Most states have laws about using lead shot for water fowl and so there are types of shot you can purchase that do not contain lead. Or you can buy the same thing that has been... | |
| New room problems? The first three things that I would do are the following:#1: temporarily place something in the corners, behind the speakers to absorb some of the sound eminating out of the corner (a tall plant, hang a large beach towel, etc. nothing permanent). ... | |
| Device to record & playback music ? DAT - Digital Audio Tapes, see panasonic (professional) and Tascam, along with others. | |
| Help: speakers or amp to blame? Does your Pioneer put out 130 wpc X 7 channel simultaneous driven under load or is each channel capable of putting out 130 WPC (as most mass market products are really rated with this approach vs. the much more conservative ratings you will find w... | |
| Audio Aero Capitole Reference SE I can't think of too many things that I would improve over the Capitole Mk 2 other than resolution. Of course, with the improved resolution a couple of other related items are invariable going to improve along with it. |