gdnrbob
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| Protecting AMP and Cleaning AC Power The guys at McCormack told me not to use anything between the amp and the wall outlet. So, I don't.I do have a PS Audio Dectet for the other stuff. I, too, am concerned about power fluctuations and spikes, but, despite numerous power outages, my D... | |
| Different PCs gives me very different results In my humble opinion, I think it is time to upgrade your OS to Win 10.Your current machines are utilizing dinosaur tech, and aren't even supported by Microsoft- so there are a lot of security issues, to say the least.You can get a cheap laptop wit... | |
| High end UPS for Expensive audio eequipments Much depends on where you live.Here on the East Coast, our power is pretty stable ( though I am now typing this on UPS supplied current due to an unexpected power outage).Some parts of the US have more variable power and a power conditioner is of ... | |
| Tinnitus worries... Racer45, sorry to hear you are so sensitive to even wind sound. With that information, I really think you should see a hearing specialist, Now.My tinnitus is a pita, but nothing that makes me notice it during the day.Thankfully, medical science ha... | |
| Tinnitus worries... I have it, too. But, my stereo doesn't seem to be influencing it. I would suggest consulting a hearing specialist. Sometimes something like TMJ might be a trigger. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines There will always be another 'deal'. Patience is a virtue when buying used.I just scored a pair of Vandy VSM's on Ebay for $200 bucks.Things just appear sometimes and you need to grab them before the next guy. | |
| Recommendation for Improvement over McCormack DNA-225 +1 hifiman.I own the McC DNA-1, upgraded to Gold special this past spring. It is a pretty smooth amp. When I contacted SmC, they were very attentive and wanted to give me what I wanted for the price I wanted to spend.Please do give them a call and... | |
| 2 channel system: Adcom amp/Musical Design preamp: speakers? Zu cube or Omen Bookshelf.Vandersteen 1 or 2'sI have the Adcom 555, she is one tough old bird. | |
| Looking to buy floor standing speakers in $1000 per speaker range. Pendragons are $2K. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines I think if you aren't getting subs, then a pair of Quattro's or Trio's would be a better move.I own the 3a sigs and paired them with 2w subs. The 3a sigs by themselves sound pretty good, but a pair of subs really fleshes them out.You could also bu... | |
| Schiit Multibits vs Chord Mojo Great to hear.I just got the Modi Multibit, too. Very impressive for the money. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines Cottguy, thanks for the kind words.I still recommend McCormack for your peripherals, not Tube, but good sounding. And, they are the nicest people to deal with. | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines Cottguy, I, too, just started back into stereo after a long hiatus.A lot has changed, but thanks to the internet, I have bought a pretty nice system 2nd hand, most of it bought here on Audiogon.I, too, was afraid I might get scammed with defective... | |
| Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines That is a large room for the Vandy 2's, I would consider getting the 3a sigs-at the least, with the 2w/wq subs. or the Quattros used. If you are set with the 2's, then get a pair of Vandy subs. For a room that size, you are going to need some bass... | |
| will using rca connector degrade sound quality? I tried to Google what connectors you have in the Ute 80b, but didn't find it.So, can you specify what connections are on the unit and what connectors are on the sub? |