fsonicsmith
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| Current speaker threads are boring Just because you didn’t like something that somebody gave a review on and liked it doesn’t mean the equipment is bad. What you are expecting a system to sound like is going to be different from other people and every system is different starting w... | |
| Would an ARC Ref 6 be a good match for a VTL S200? I've got 30 hours on my Ref 6 so far. I'm listening to Aimee Mann as I write this. Trust me-life is short-just buy one. | |
| A Copernican View of the Turntable System Since i am not an engineer, the complexities of plinth and motor sub-assemblies and suspensions are largely lost on me. But I do believe that the key of vinyl is looking upon the cantilever stylus-groove contact as being analogous to a tire of a c... | |
| For ARC Ref 6 owners Heat? I don't notice any problem at all. It belongs on a to shelf though with no shelf above it imho. | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget First and foremost, if you are new to vinyl, you need a pro to come to your home and set up your table for you. It should cost between $100-$200 and will be the best investment you can spend as far as turntables go. Having a pro set it up at the p... | |
| Theta Casa Nova vs Audio Prism Mantissa I am and my Mantissa which is in excellent condition is for sale. i have no idea as to current "fair marker value". My ARC dealer from whom I bought my Ref6 has it; Brad at Sound and Vision in Powell. He was going to sell it for me. If interested... | |
| Theta Casa Nova vs Audio Prism Mantissa Good question. I still have about two dozen pair of mixed 6922's and equivalents and 12AU7's and equivalents left over from the Mantissa and my advice is to use Upscale Audio, Jim McShane or Bob Hamme and simply ask them what they have at the mome... | |
| Theta Casa Nova vs Audio Prism Mantissa I LOVE seeing reference to the classic, overlooked, and largely forgotten AudioPrism Mantissa! I proudly owned and used one for over twenty years. I bought mine new from a prominent Columbus, OH high-end retailer who did not carry Audio Prism and ... | |
| ARC Ref 150se bias question For anyone mildly interested, I posted the same question over on AA's "amps and preamps" forum and got much more in the way of responses, one of which was something I should have known; switch the "bad" master and slave tube with corresponding tub... | |
| Which amplifier (integrated) would you recommend for Monitor Audio PL speakers I think there are two main reasons for the perceived brightness. Reason number one is speaker set-up. 95% of audio enthusiasts don't take the time to learn proper speaker set-up and methodically find the sweet spot. Read Jim Smith's book Get Bette... | |
| Directionality of wire Mr. Kait, as I know you know, there are many threads on multiple boards about you and questioning all aspects of your background, educational, vocational, and otherwise. I am a lawyer. On Monday I am going to send a letter on my letterhead to the ... | |
| Directionality of wire Now, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist which I happen to be In addition to being a skeptic as to wire directionality, call me a skeptic on this doozy little gem. Please, give us proof! If you prove me wrong I will humbly apologize to you. | |
| Directionality of wire The reason why AC cables AND fuses in AC circuits are directional is because we only hear the effects of the portion of the alternating current that is traveling TOWARD the component.With all due respect, repeating this falsehood over and over doe... | |
| Thinking of a new preamp and looking for advice... I too agree with jmcgrogan2. I recently upgraded my preamp from an old Audioprism Mantissa to an ARC Ref 6. I have a Manley Steelhead and as much as I love it, ever since getting the Steelhead I have a ground loop that goes away if I switch back t... | |
| ARC Ref 150se bias question Thanks a ton Johnny R! I will call you tomorrow. |