fiesta75
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| Active Speaker Choice Analog active crossovers work just like digital ones, high and low pass filters before the amplifiers. Each set of drivers get its own amplifier so amps see a resistive load. This approach virtually eliminates IM distortion which is what your e... | |
| Channels reversed in streaming versions of older albums Your experiences are interesting. I know if the channels were reversed on music I'm familiar with it would bug me. Not much streaming for me, but LZ1 story was an eye opener, thanks. | |
| What does clipping sound like? +5 for TUBES. I'm certainly not a tube amplifier expert, but with all tube products I have dealt with, "if something is not right" Check or replace the tubes FIRST. I assume your tube preamp is older than the power amp? Start with that. See if you... | |
| Active Speaker Choice I prefer analog active crossovers, no DSP's. Once you go this route with multiple amplifiers, you will never go back! Stock passive crossovers suck. | |
| Magnepan LRS- what amp should i consider? (sub $2,000) I don't know about the new amps, but I did like the Crown DC300 and 150's back in the day with big JBL's... For Maggie, you need multiple amps and active crossover for sure! | |
| Channels reversed in streaming versions of older albums I haven't noticed, but it doesn't surprise me. The younger generations don't pay much attention to musical details... The real audio engineers are dead or working in much higher paying jobs. They probably hire people for their computer skills, no... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Josh Groban - Bridges | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? My equipment never blows fuses. Also my amps are less than $2k each, I have four not including subs... Isn't it about sound? For me, yes. | |
| So done with audiophile fuses mitch2 - I did not make sure the sound levels were exactly the same in before and after listening. Measurements and ears could sense improvement. | |
| What does clipping sound like? +1 for preamp overload of low level signal input. It would be interesting to know if it occurs from a specific selected or all source inputs to the preamp. | |
| Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse? For me YES, to much $$. I'm turning into a solid wire/circuit breaker guy with a big fire extinguisher. | |
| Clear Day silver jumpers or equivalent +1 for silver. In my opinion anytime you can lower the resistance, whether cables, jumpers or CONNECTORS, that will result in better sound. | |
| What does clipping sound like? What speakers do you have? I have found that all of my speakers sound better with more powerful amplifiers, but I'm a SS amplifier guy. For me, tubes are for preamps. I know that some speakers are hard to drive with some tube amps. Tube amps gener... | |
| So done with audiophile fuses Results of my fuse replacements by solid copper wire. I DO NOT RECOMEND THIS FIRE HAZZARD, but here's my test results: Listening tests performed with subs turned off, music; Dark side of the Moon, Boiling Point and Famous Blue Raincoat. With all p... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Enya - The Memory of Trees |