clio09
Responses from clio09
| Amplifier specs, does they matter? I also endorse the use of weight when comparing otherwise similar amps because of what it tells you about output xformers and power supply.Seriously, what could the weight tell you about the engineering and design that went into these components o... | |
| Amplifier specs, does they matter? At least one company claims that their really-fast negative feedback loops eliminate the problems traditionally associated with negative feedback.Just when you thought you've heard everything... | |
| Is there any 50W 300B SET monoblock out there? Charles, it was using the Sovtek 6A3 which is the tube that comes stock with the amp. The driver tube was the 6ER5. | |
| Is there any 50W 300B SET monoblock out there? How hard does this amplifier(power output) run the 300b? Are you familiar with amplifiers that maximize the 300b power curve and sound good doing so?Our circuit puts 500V on the plate. In addition to other circuit design features this allows us to... | |
| Is there any 50W 300B SET monoblock out there? You can push an individual 300b to 15-17 watts but now you're simply stressing the tube and diminishing its inherent sonic attributes.Not necessarily true as regards to diminishing sonic attributes.My SET is 8 watts, probably 80-85% of the time wi... | |
| Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo? This component is designed to be used with headphones. When properly calibrated the soundstage will be in front of you as if you were listening to music through speakers. I had the experience of hearing it myself a few years ago and came away quit... | |
| Small room....treating 1st reflection points I would suggest Real Traps. They can be a bit pricier than some of the others mentioned here, a few of which I tried myself, but in the end the Real Traps are what stayed in my room. The Mini Traps or lower cost Bare Traps might work nicely for si... | |
| Computer vs CD/SACD discs My interpretation is his purchasing decision was solely base on JA's opinion with special emphasizes on JA as someone special.Actually he asked my opinion as well and I am sure a few more people. Again, I thought his point was clear. Asking Atkins... | |
| Computer vs CD/SACD discs I don't know what his motivations are for saying this, but I find it ridiculous.What makes you think he has any motivation here. He is simply stating an opinion. I happen to have heard Dbphd's system on a number of occasions and it is quite good.... | |
| Is computer audio a bust? USB was what kept me away from computer audio, but I finally decided to give it a try because of the convenience and my player supported it. Since digital is not my primary source I figured I had nothing to lose. However, after moving to wired Eth... | |
| new interface/front-end for audiophile system Metadatics has been useful to me for taggings. Others out there too. Have to say FLAC is best for tags versus WAV and AIFF. Prefer to use AIFF though so I use Metadatics to fix or customize my tags for use with Minimserver. If you are using iTunes... | |
| new interface/front-end for audiophile system I can certainly understand you perspective given everything else that goes on in our industry. Personally I preferred Audirvana, seemed the simpler approach. I hear Bit Perfect for Mac is another good option and maybe the simplest of them all. For... | |
| new interface/front-end for audiophile system Have you tried using programs that interface with iTunes like Audirvana and Pure Music. These programs have trial periods so there is no risk in trying them. You might find they offer some benefit. While I have a lot of respect for Jim Hagerman I ... | |
| Better software for DSD JRiver for Mac along with the JRemote app is a nice solution. It is what I migrated to from iTunes/Audirvana as I wanted to completely divorce myself from iTunes. Since then I have also divorced myself from JRiver. | |
| Help me set up new stereo system Some of the software packages like JRiver come with EQ and other DSP capabilities but you do not have to use these features. I did not use them but I occasionally used the up sampling features. |