erik_squires
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| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux FYI, though I’m usually against spending a lot of dough, I just ordered parts for a basic high quality shielded power cable for the Luxman. :) I’ll report. I'll be usuing the 14 gauge DH Labs shielded cable and Connex connectors. | |
| Ribbon midrange pros and cons If you want the best ribbons, Selah Audio. :) I've interacted with the designer at Raal, absolutely brilliant guy. My experience is just, even top notch ribbons have their own sound. If they are what you like, buy them! :) Best,E | |
| Pulsars and the Mythical Armchair Speaker Maker Let me make a very concrete example. I present to you all my SNR-1. My main daily speakers. Tweeters alone will set you back a grand, $500 more in the woofers, and $300 or so to execute the crossover well. Tweeter similar to used by Gryphon, mid-... | |
| 2-pin 15amp cord replaced with 3-pin 15amp? Yes, perfectly safe.A shielded cable of modest cost will offer benefits.Never remove a ground when the equipment requires it. | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux I just tried the loudness button. It is really really good!! | |
| Ribbon midrange pros and cons Do you mean a true ribbon, or an AMT like, or a planar magnetic? Give some examples of a speaker with such a beastie. :) Best,E | |
| Pulsars and the Mythical Armchair Speaker Maker And I am among the most frugal, but making my own speakers, and working through the math, I can respect what it takes to be a manufacturer. And yes, I meant Tyler Acoustics, not Taylor. Sorry buddy. Erik | |
| Pulsars and the Mythical Armchair Speaker Maker I’ve made the same financial points before. The same people think that a restaurant can stay in business by selling meals for the cost of the raw ingredients. If you are a pure factory, you can run on a small markup, but no one is. You have salesp... | |
| Pulsars and the Mythical Armchair Speaker Maker I agree that custom/ bespoke makers, including my buddy Fritz and Taylor, have amazing value and performance. They’re struggling. Why? Brand recognition. At a recent audio Show, myself and a pair of musicians from Blue Coast rated Fritz’ speakers ... | |
| Pulsars and the Mythical Armchair Speaker Maker I agree about the Tektons. I've written at length here defending their technical execution (mostly) but no way would I allow one in my home! It's just too ugly. | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Thanks everyone! I can see why the 590 would win hearts and minds. TBH, if I hadn't gotten the 507 for half off, I would probably never have gone wiht Luxman. I'm very lucky to have gotten such a deal, but I can't see myself spending 2x more for a... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux I suspect if you had one to audition in your home, the 507 would be soon for sale. Not for the $6K I'd have to find to buy one! :) Best,E | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Hi @builder3Yes, if the amp is actually closer to 90 Watts before clipping, this makes MUCH more sense to me. Perhaps they underrated it to avoid the 1/3 power warm up required? Thanks for the additional information. Best,E | |
| Pulsars and the Mythical Armchair Speaker Maker Some people find overpriced restaurant meals or expensive clothing objectionable. Why should overpriced high end speakers be any different? It isn’t, totally different argument. Judging the price of the meal by the cost of chicken at the store is ... | |
| Going linear - The Luxman 507ux Hi builder3: Based on the published spec, the current 590axII is 30 watts: http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=1 |