gdnrbob
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| subwoofer to speaker connection I prefer high pass filters as they allow your amp and main speakers work more efficiently while allowing the sub to do what it does best.I, too, am considering the HSU highpass filter for my HSU subs.I can't find much info on your amp, but it look... | |
| In need of some advice on a matching a sub Phew, that integrated amp has one long manual.In any case I see it has subwoofer features so you can either run them Large or small-meaning it can do crossover adjustments.That being the case, you shouldn't have any problems integrating them with ... | |
| I've decided to try Tubes @buellrider, I have the Bifrost Multibit as well as a Modi, and just upgraded to the Gungnir.I didn't think it could get better, but it did. If you can move to Balanced interconnects, I recommend you do so. Though even using optical cable, the sou... | |
| Help with speakers issues part III I wish you could give a diagram or pic or your setup. I think I could give you some alternate ideas for positioning. Sometimes, you have to be creative, and move stuff around.FWIW, I would invest in a second subwoofer. I think it would help with s... | |
| Why Single-Ended? @herman I like the way you write.B | |
| My new asgard 2's volume knob has strange results Schiit happens.But, knowing how well they take care of their customers, I know you will have things rectified to your satisfaction.B | |
| Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design @bigboltzThe remote is nice, but I find the range is limited (10 feet or so). I have to contact Ralph and see if the remote needs batteries or if I need to situate the preamp differently.I am glad to hear the M-60's have enough punch for quatro's.... | |
| Speakers for electronic/hiphop/rnb [$4000 range]? Toronto, many recommendations of speakers are personal beliefs, it behooves you to find a speaker that you like, not based on reviews or other members. Luckily, you live in an area where you can trial a number of different brands. Some like Zu and... | |
| Please Help Me Choose a Speaker Cable Treebeard, where did you get the CV-8? I'd like to try them myself.Bob | |
| Help with speakers issues part III That's a pretty large room. I assume they are at one end with the entertainment center. Is there any way to move them further away?You may sacrifice bass, but your imaging should improve.I, too, have limited positioning for my speakers. I put the... | |
| Looking for speaker base suggestions Take a look at the MoPads-https://www.amazon.com/Auralex-Acoustics-Acoustic-Isolation-Charcoal/dp/B0002D0B4K/ref=pd_lpo_267_tr...Better yet, look at their website for all the available components.B | |
| Shout Out to Zu Audio's customer service +3.Very good customer service. And, quality products at a great price point.I use their interconnects and power cords for my equipment.Also, when I needed repair for my Zu Union's, they fixed the binding posts for free, and upgraded the Caps and r... | |
| Help with speakers issues part III Hmm, I don't see why your entertainment center should mess up sound staging, but then I don't know what your set up looks like.For something 'similar' to Maggies, I would say try some Vandersteen VSM or VLR bookshelves. Even the 1ci with a pair of... | |
| Concurrent use of balanced and unbalanced outputs: Lamm L1 I would definitely wait for a response, but my gut feeling is don't try it.Maybe Ralph of Atma-sphere or Almarg will chime in...Bob | |
| Should an AC line conditioner be placed before or after the power cord to the amp? My manufacturer recommends plugging directly into the receptacle.Though power conditioners can help in power fluctuations, they really can't help with surges, which can overwhelm just about any conditioner if strong enough (ie. Lightning). |