erik_squires
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| PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ??? Guys, I should point out that though the rule of thumb isn't bad, it's also not precise, and cannot account for personal taste. Yes, it seems like the amp's input impedance is a little low.... but the combination may work out spectacularly. Person... | |
| Why not batteries instead of power supplies? Hi Defiant,Power supplies provide a (hopefully) fixed voltage to the circuits which does work for us. Say, +15VDC, Ground and -15VDC is typical for a solid state preamp / CD player, etc. A "perfect" power supply has no output impedance. No matter ... | |
| Woo Audio - Best headphone amps ever? Hi Jeffery!Any particular tubes you'd like to recommend in the Liquid Glass? Best,E | |
| Why not batteries instead of power supplies? The negative side of battery power supplies is the supplies themselves have inherently high output impedance compared to their AC counterparts, leading to higher cross-talk, and potentially weak bass and dynamic range. This is all theory, of cours... | |
| Is anyone going to the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest? @stereo5 Yeah, shows are awful for your ears. Getting back to my own system after a show is my first priority. I truly truly do not know how most listeners can sit through most rooms. I've gotten much less forgiving as I've gotten older. Best,E | |
| Always long for (upgraded) first love: Sonic Frontiers Line 3 Sorry, I meant CAT. :) I don't need a phono section, but I am considering getting something tubey even if just for the nostalgia. I must say I really like the look of the CAT too. :) Best,E | |
| I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative? Defiant,I'm not going to go there with you. Good luck finding something you like. Best,E | |
| I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative? I think this is really a pretty unfair assessment. PL equipment is subtle at worst. Maybe instead of making this thread about something you hate, you could try focusing on something you like. What is it about tube amps you like, what speakers are ... | |
| Always long for (upgraded) first love: Sonic Frontiers Line 3 So the OP Mentioned BAT, as well as the Sonic Frontiers 3. Is BAT still in business? They seem to be legendary, but keep a very low profile online. Wondering if anyone can give me an idea of affordable used BAT vs. SF 3 and how they sound. Best,E | |
| When Money Is No Object -- You Buy Bose? I think the 1970s styling is perfectly appropriate for the style. You can't hear a picture. | |
| Magnepan Mods Carver did not design those tweeters, designed by Hi-Vi and cloned by even cheaper manufacturers. See bottom post: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/multi-way/300122-bob-carver-als-system.htmlAlso, as far as I recall, the Apogee was spectacularly dif... | |
| Which Budget Friendly Floorstanders Next? Kalali, It is weird. Magico and B&W are two brands which I think well balance internal and external components, and I say this being a fan-boy of neither, but appreciate their internals. :) What I think happens is this: Builders decide they ne... | |
| DAC upgrade or Amplifier The room. | |
| Which Budget Friendly Floorstanders Next? Kalali,It's very specific. :) To be honest, not everyone agrees with me regarding Mundorf MKP's, so it's also a bit personal. Brands I know which benefit are Focal, Wharferdale and old Thiel. Focal and Thiel seem to have used Solen's. Wharferdale ... | |
| Help for an Old School Audiophile I agree with Matt.Tidal has an amazing back-catalog in high fidelity formats. Best,E |