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| shy about prices I'm confounded by all of this angst. All I ever have to do to get the price of something is ask. Easy-peasy. Everyone wants your money. | |
| New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection? atmasphere I think this might be coming from a misunderstanding of how differential amplifiers work. So let’s look at that: A differential amplifier gets its name from the fact that it amplifies what is different between its two inputs ... Ped... | |
| Recommended Gain Settings for Accuphase Class A amp / Popping noise issue pooch2 I also have a large popping sound in the speakers when the preamp. circuit, slow start, kicks in. I have tried a number of alternate start up sequences but it still happens. I usually turn the REL subs on first to warm up prior to the amp... | |
| New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection? atmasphere I've not once anywhere on the web made the claim as you suggest above ... Here is what you wrote: When you run a cartridge balanced, it supports the standard. So no increase in gain. If you run a cartridge "balanced" (technicall... | |
| Why do we demand so much from our systems? ghdprentice I get many years of appreciation every time I sit down and listen. Same here, every single time. My thoughts about upgrading happen when I'm not listening to the system. | |
| New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection? atmasphere You don’t get any more gain. That only happens with active outputs that don’t support the balanced standard, AES48. When you run a cartridge balanced, it supports the standard. So no increase in gain. That is not quite accurate. It ... | |
| Why so many ARC Ref 6SE preamps up for sale? As of 10:06 AM EST today, there's not a single ARC Ref 6SE for sale on A'gon. | |
| New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection? lewm ... presence of an XLR input, does not prove that they equipment is fully balanced in its internal circuit. This is research you will have to do. That's true. There are also fully balanced phono preamps that use only RCA connections. ... | |
| Would you buy a pair of speakers by just looking at the measured freq. response? No. | |
| Contacting Focal Naim America Your dealer should be able to help. | |
| What to do with dead equipment jasonbourne71 Too bad BAT won't take it as a partial trade for a new preamp ... BAT has a dealer network and that's what a good dealer is for. I wouldn't expect a manufacturer to take trades. | |
| Music Disappearing (Roon/Tidal/Qobuz) I've seen this on Qobuz and was told it's a licensing issue. That's just one reason I don't plan to ever rely solely on streaming. | |
| Tubed preamps and Power amps- How old is too old??? 10,000 hours on a tube preamp is nothing. I have much more than that on my ARC Ref5SE. | |
| Please DM me to explain removing my posts The moderators are very responsive. IMO, the best way to communicate with them is through the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page. | |
| Tidal FLAC vs. Qobuz Soundiiz can transfer playlists between services, though it didn't work that well for me. There's a fee for large playlists. |