crustycoot
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| Did the Old Receivers Sound Good? In my experience with the receivers of the 70s many had good amplifiers, but few had preamplifier performance to match. Integrated amps were no different in this respect. This applies only to transistor gear. I recall fronting a Sansui AU 5500 ... | |
| Upgrade to McIntosh FWIW, MC275 has a very low output impedance for a tube amp, so its bass is plenty tight, so much so that some tube aficionados don’t consider it “tubey” enough! That said, you may want to look into a VTL ST150 and TL2.5i for a comparison if you c... | |
| Mystery! Consider the possibility of an environmental factor such as RFI/EMI. Maybe a ham radio operator nearby, whose transmitter is not always in use? Plus, UK CD players are more likely to do this in general, Rega, Naim, etc. at least in my experience. | |
| What happened to Rotel? While I sympathize with your disappontment in the service you've gotten, an observation I'd like to throw out there to all readers is that smaller companies like Rotel, Anthem, NAD, and others have their limitations where Home Theater is concerned... | |
| HT and 2 channel in same room? 1 or 2 systems? I have 2 completely separate systems in my 15 x15 space. 5.1 on the TV and a 2 channel setup on an adjacent wall. Both have streaming, disc and LP playback. The sectional allows me to sit in the sweet spot for either system. | |
| Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great? For the tool using hobbyist, get Akitika PR102 and GT108. For speakers, PE Morel Ardons. For source, Wiim Pro and if a turntable is needed, a Teac TN3. This would all set you back under $2K. Much less if no phono and no preamp…just plug Wiim i... | |
| Coaxials - Reality vs. Experience? Surprised no one has mentioned the new MoFi 10 that has made a splash on You Tube. Anyone heard them? To me it promises to be a modern Large Advent with sealed box bass and by using coincident tweeter placement, a seamlessly integrated crossover... | |
| Why so few devices with BNC's?? Believing what you’ve been told…not a solid strategy! | |
| Why so few devices with BNC's?? BNC stands for British Normal Connector…you want BNCs? Buy British, like Naim, Chord, etc. | |
| Interesting situation! Do we need this.... Roy, Can it be that the Fluance has a super simple one cap crossover? Remember EPI 100s? | |
| Those singers you enjoy,....that don't really have a great voice? I would add Ry Cooder, a great favorite of mine not blessed with golden pipes. John Lennon was no bargain either. Arlo Guthrie, Kieth Relf of the Yardbirds, | |
| New to vinyl question Get a copy of Little Feat The Last Record Album and play “Long Distance Love”. To assess bass tracking. It has a very strong bass line that should sound undistorted, unlike Cream albums, which while great music, were poorly recorded. And I’m going... | |
| Changes in my life, new system, need new speakers One question: A NAD M12 is a preamp with optional BluOS. The M32 is an integrated amp. Maybe you have an M22? That was a great sounding kit when we had it in our store, Especially with Focal Kanta 2s. For speakers, Can you stretch for the new MoFi... | |
| Favourite Guitarists I will go for my greatest to mean most influential innovators AND artistically accomplished, chronologically ordered. I am a Blues and Rock guy first, Jazz down the list. Django Reinhardt Charlie Christian Elmore James BB King Chuck Berry W... | |
| Classical music newbie needs your suggestions When I was in high school my older brother made a list of his top 10 to start me on my journey of discovery. Here are some, with my own additions; Bach…The Musical Offering, Mass in B minor Mozart…Symphony #40 in G minor, Clarinet Quintet in A.... |