erik_squires
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| B&W 802 - Analysis and Upgrade One thing I want to point out, the tweeter in the original 802 is measurably smoother in the top octaves than current models, despite being "boring" Aluminum AND a micro-motor (which I usually don’t like at all). Best,E | |
| B&W 805 Nautilus for PC? I like the small NAD hybrid units. The NAD D 3020 has lots of inputs and plenty of power for desktop use. Also sound pretty good, especially compared to their first Masters series. They make a larger version, but it is digital input only, and limi... | |
| Speaker Cable Banana Plug Breakage Goofy,Replace the speaker ends on both cables the same way. | |
| Switch preamp? Tube preamps with stats are magical. :) However, OP, you have one cold system! :) AR and Krell to my ears are pretty analytical and lack warmth. Maybe consider a CJ preamp if you want something mellower, and juicier. I find they are IDEAL with ESL... | |
| Thoughts on Putting Bose Equalizer on top of Mcintosh C2500 Heat is the only issue. :) Make sure the preamp isn't very warm there, and that the EQ itself doesn't heat up. | |
| Worked Backwards and Would like to Hear Suggestions on Speakers Start with room treatment, that will make many speakers sound better. :) But if you liked the 901s, chances are you like a broad sweet spot, which implies pretty wide dispersion. Revel's excel here. Magico does too, but ouch $$$ Best,E | |
| To bi-amp B&W 802n or not Well, there IS a good reason to bi-amp, but may be this combo of amps is not it. You could add a DSP / EQ to the bass section, which can pay big dividends, while leaving your mid/treble untouched. A beefy class D amp for instance would work really... | |
| Sanders 10e While I think that all speakers have a sweet spot, there are a lot of speakers that do much better with off-axis color and imaging than others. Sanders among the very worst. Revel and Magico among the very best. The Sanders stats are really not co... | |
| NEW!!! Wilson Alexia MkII listening session So, around $70k in the US? Well they really have to be for you! | |
| Spearit Sound Inventory Does anyone have a link to Safe and Sound's Agon listing? (Really should not be looking!) Best,E | |
| Velodyne DD-18 vs Martin Logan BF 12” Bigger is better and lower distortion. Integration with the room and speakers is always a bit of a pitb.Built in calibration systems matter a great deal, more so than motors and amps in many cases. Best,E | |
| Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one Ayre. They are my brand of SS electronics if I could afford anything. I can't though. :) Best,E | |
| Preamp Recommendation I think there's a certain darkness and quiet of the Ayre designs which would work very well with B&W speakers, but should listen. :) | |
| Advantages of beryllium? I've backed up my statements as much as anyone on Audiogon. That's all you get little troll. | |
| No bass from the Clue speakers. Is there any more information about the speakers? Also, are the woofers working? Can you feel them moving? |