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| Rega Elys II cartridge: Is it worth the money?? Audiofeil's answer illustrate what is wrong with the hi-end today. jelous dealer who will try to sell their products and try to kill the competitors no matter what. Rega is run by a passionate group of 'proper' engineers,not by ex-hifi salesmen wh... | |
| Rega Elys II cartridge: Is it worth the money?? if you see the name REGA,it is always worth the money IMo.One of the most honest hi-fi companies,and their products always outperform the price given | |
| Preamp or A/V receiver??? klipschking.The receivers are never good enought for 2 channels listening.PERIOD.Get your self a proper 2 channel amp-preamp/intergrated.there is no 2 ways about it. | |
| Please recommend a high-powered SS amp khawarezm,Check out finite elemente[from Germany]/harmonix tuning feet [from Japan] to see further insights on the wonder of resonance control of your speaker cabinets/equipments. I suggest you get these first.I often wonder why people don't use t... | |
| Vitus SS010 versus accuphase A45? Georgemg,Gosh,you have got such classy taste....I have heard both,my personal liking is for the Accuphase[superwide soundstage,]but the Vitus is such good amp,too So it boils down to your musical taste,really.Accuphase for vocals and Chamber music... | |
| Please recommend a high-powered SS amp .....And try to control the resonance of your speakers and electronics with resonator-type feet like Finite-elemente/Harmonix tuning feet.You would be surprised at how wide and deep the soundstage suddenly becomes. And lastly,I recommend looking a... | |
| Please recommend a high-powered SS amp Khwarezm,Ah,now I get it .Certainly SET is out of question....With Proac,I always find that Bryston[especially the 4bsst]give the best match.What you need is high current amp.....Hope that help. | |
| Please recommend a high-powered SS amp Khawarezm,I rally do not understand your approach at all.Not all power is the same.A 2l Hyundai is not the same as a 2 L Mercedes{I am talking about cars here,the same goes with hi-fi;I do not like the number game,neither should you IMHO].If you w... | |
| Spades or bananas connectors? Buscis2.I think Nelson pass's statement might be true if you are referrinng to nonspecialized connector manufacturers.BTW have actully TRIED Bocchino or WBT connectors,or it is just an armchair observations? | |
| Speaker placement: Your favourite shortcut? Rushton,I used to use the methods you described[which I think are the most well known methods]until a chance encounter with a very nice prominent surgeon in Germany.He has ,to my ears,the best system I have ever heard in My life{and believe me,bei... | |
| Speaker placement: Your favourite shortcut? here are the steps I normally follow:1]look at the user's guide for manufacturer's recommendations[toe in or not to toe in,distance from the wall etc]or if it is not mentioned,call the designer yourself.2] look for reviews of the loudspeaker.Check... | |
| Spades or bananas connectors? 2 reasons for not using barewire from hi-fi point of view:1]The metals get oxidized very rapidly and result in deterioration of sonic transfer especially at the extreme frequencies.You will lose the 3-d image , the emotions of the performers will ... | |
| Any new ideas on an old theme? Oem, I place mine on the teak wood floor,and lay a carpet in front of the speakers. My fried has wall to wall carpet and use the cerabase directly on the carpet,and the results are just as astounding. 3 or 4? I use 4 under each speaker,using the s... | |
| Any new ideas on an old theme? Blindjim, Believe it or not ,they works on every speakers that i have listened to{From PSB alpha,To Kharma Grand Ceramique.}In fact,I think every body should try them again Yes,the initial price seems quite steep,but have a listen,you would never ... | |
| Any new ideas on an old theme? The biggest favour you could do to your speakers is to get rid of the spikes and change them to the resonator type feet,like the finite elemente cerabase.Every speaker needs them. I kid you not....You could also use the references platform meant f... |