clio09
Responses from clio09
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? Light loading is supposed to make the amp more linear, with significantly less distortion, and more headroom. Yes, there will be less power (negligible in my case), but the damping factor doubles. My speakers are rated between 8 and 12 ohms, so wh... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? Off to the closet to unpack the RM-10.I light load my RM-10 since my speakers are 12 ohm nominal and don't dip below 8. Anyone else light load their RM-10? | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? I agree with the assessment, although some tube rolling could change that. Pubul57 might be able to share more on that as I believe he has done some tube swapping with the amp. I use the stock tubes as supplied by Roger and the way Srajan describe... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? Wilsynet, glad you were able to put together this combination. It is incredibly good for the money. I have about $1500 invested in my LSA and RM-10 MkII. That's tough to beat for SOTA sound.I've been listening to the LSA with battery power supply ... | |
| Does anyone know someone who can modify Mesa Baron Mesa will still service the amp. Contact them and inquire what they might suggest. At a minimum you might consider sending it to them and ensuring the amp performs to factory specs, or have it refurbished it so it meets factory specs.One of these ... | |
| All I want is The Truth, just gimme some truth... Please, The Truth is an active buffered preamp, not a passive. I think we need to keep this in context. As such, like other active preamps it is more immune to cable characteristics like dialectric, capacitance, and length.I do agree that with pas... | |
| How many Lp do U have more than 5 of the Same Why would anyone want or 5 or more times the same CD/LP?Well in my case I don't make a habit of it. However, if an LP is out of print and I have to buy it used, another copy might pop up that is in better condition than the other copy(ies) I have.... | |
| How many Lp do U have more than 5 of the Same Richard Thompson: Live (more or less), 5 copies, 2 sealed.Lou Reed: Take No Prisoners, 5 copies, 1 WLP.Frank Zappa: Live in New York, 4 copies, 1 WLP w/Punky's Whip, 1 sealed. | |
| Best U.S. made integrated tube amp under $2500? VAC Avatar, though an older piece of gear, is well built and would power your speakers nicely. | |
| Negative Feedback a deal killer? I have two sets of amps that use zero feed back (Atmasphere, Electra Print), one amp that uses minimal feedback (VAC), and another amp that uses moderate feedback (Music Reference). I use and love the sound of all of them in my system.I suppose we... | |
| Great Lost Lps... Bulk is a great choice, Liquor Cabinet greater IMO. Blues for Allah, one of my favorite Grateful Dead LPs. I like Steal Your Face too, much to the chargrin of those that feel, rightfully so, that it is a bad recording. | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? The Audio Note UK room is always well done. They crank up some rock music on that system too which sort of surprised me. Sounded really good too.As per the last couple RMAF shows Ralph's equipment will be in the Galibier Design room. Arguably will... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? CES is huge, think downtown Manhattan in rush hour. Proper planning can assure you get to see what you want, and potentially in off-peak hours. The rooms are good size and I find the set-up done properly can sound very good. It can be intimidating... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? If you're inclined to come out West you could sure stop by. Think CES/THE SHOW. Ralph will be in town as well. He's mentioned I should hear one of his preamps in my system with the S-30, especially using the balanced phono inputs. Maybe I can conv... | |
| Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever? For some reason, I'm not tempted to use the LSA with the Atma-sphere (M60s).You really should try it. You have great synergy with the Atma-Sphere combo, but I think you would enjoy the LSA with it too. |