gdnrbob
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| Audioquest Powerquest updates? I would invest in a whole house surge protector first. Plugging amps into power regulators is usually not the best way to get good sound-though I understand your situation down in Florida.Bob | |
| Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18 @earthtones,Thanks for the response.Feedback, or more importantly, the lack of, seems to be a feature that makes Vandy's sing.Bob | |
| Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers with M5-HP crossovers - help needed @bailyhill,Nice post. And, I agree that Johnny R is one of the best dealers, as well as the Vandy method of integration.But, I think you should start a new thread. as this is more of a Sub 3 than M5 crossover issue.I would be interested in hearing... | |
| Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18 @tomic601 ,How would you describe the differences between the Pass, Ayre and Vandersteen amps?I have never heard the Pass or Vandy amps and am curious as to how they perform.Bob | |
| Wife trouble @oregonpapa .Not exactly-It was, ’Now, Take my wife’.’Please’.Bob🤣 | |
| Trying to make sense of the new and improved world of streaming music Wow, you have a lot of questions, but that's what the forum is for...If I were you, I would look at Bluesound. The Node is a very good buy for the money, and its' internal DAC-though not great- is pretty good.Bluesound has access to quite a number... | |
| What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp? @OP,In my limited understanding of such things, amplifier power ratings are for ballpark estimations of a speakers demands/capabilities.The real issue is how well an amp can handle transient power demands. Which is why I lean toward having an amp ... | |
| Looking to introduce some tube magic to my system If you want to move to tubes, buy an Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 and an MP-3 3.3. They are some of the best sounding equipment out there, have great reliability and superb customer service.I bought my equipment only knowing that they worked well with my ... | |
| Bookshelf Even the non-CT Vandy VLR's would be a great choice.Unless you are doing some serious listening in you office, it probably makes more sense to get the non-CT version which costs considerably less than the CT.I am using the VLR's in my office, too.... | |
| 15 amps vs 20 amps If there are two people who's advice I would take on electrical matters, it is Almarg and Jea48Bob | |
| Recommend speakers for a large living room @racamuti , I like the Shahinian's. But, they are more in the class of Ohm. Very spacious, but nebulous sound. If the OP wants this, then they would be a great choice. On the other hand, if the OP wants something that provides a detailed soundstag... | |
| Atma-sphere Updates @jtgofish ,Please give it up.You are entitled to your opinion, as I am to mine.And, given that my opinion of Ralph jibes with the majority of posts on this thread, I think whatever you post will not change any minds.B | |
| What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp? @OPI just did a quick google on the m545's ( I don't know which level you are using- Audiophile/Majestic/Ultimate, not that it seems to make a difference in power requirements). All seem to be 50-500 wpc.So, the MA-1 should have plenty of power- u... | |
| What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp? @OP, From a quick scan -I didn't see which model of Sound Lab speakers you own. It would help determine you power needs.Bob | |
| Recommend speakers for a large living room I listened to the German Physics speakers and was unimpressed.They were good, but not great- especially for the price.If you can listen to MBL, I think you would be on a better track-given your budget.Bob |