gdnrbob
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| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers Hmm, it depends upon the load your subs make, as well as all the additional equipment.I would just call AQ and get their take on this.FWIW, I plug my subs directly into wall outlets on the same circuit.In fact, I plug anything with an amp, directl... | |
| Vandersteen Moel 2Ce better than Model 1B used in midsize room @OP, I agree, your integrated NAD has a enough power, but there is more to it than that. There seems to be a couple of manufacturers who's products seem to work seamlessly with Vandersteen speakers- Ayre, Belles, and Atma-Sphere would my picks.Als... | |
| Vandersteen Moel 2Ce better than Model 1B used in midsize room As far as sound 'getting muddled'.I would look upstream. Your NAD is a decent amp.What is your preamp and source and cables?Audionoobie's Belles Aria is a great combo with Vandy's. I run a pair of Aria monoblocks with my VLR's. They really put my... | |
| Footers Under Power Conditioners? @ozzy ,I think it should be a positive tweak, albeit subtle.I recall reading how a Core Power Equi+Core would be improved by using better footers- I believe it was Mark who said it.Of course, you can always call AQ and speak with the guy with the ... | |
| Granite Bases for Vandersteen speakers I know Agon member, Ctsooner, got marble bases for his Quatro's. Hopefully, he can chime in and tell us if it made a difference.I went with some maple block bases for my Treo's. I can't say they help or hurt. Well, they don't sound worse.I need to... | |
| amp repair cost too high?? Much depends upon who the manufacturer is.Companies like Ayre, Atmasphere, Schiit, and Vandersteen, usually offer very reasonable upgrade/repair prices for their equipment.Bob | |
| Too many cables @OP, If you mean running a balanced cable to rca, then, yes, you need a converter- Preferably one of Jensen's.Using a cable without one would be a kludge.Unfortunately, you would need two cables-Balanced to balancedInto converter, thenRCA to RCA.Bob | |
| Magnepan 1.7 speakers (asking for a friend) I would just call/email Magnepan directly, and get the dope from the horse's mouth.If you don't want to do that, PM Audioconnection (John Rutan). He sells Maggies and knows just about every amp out there. He would be able to tell you if your frien... | |
| Amp repair cost — is this right? @stringreen ,I have sent a number of pieces of equipment to Ayre.-Some for repair, others for upgrade.In every case, the price they quoted for repair was very, very reasonable.One of the caps in my MX-R’s blew. I sent both monoblocks to be checked... | |
| Magnepan LRS @OP, I would PM Audioconnection.John Rutan sells the Maggies, and would know if your dynaco is up to snuff.And, don't worry about contacting a dealer. Johnny is the real deal and won't try to sell you something. He gives great advice- for free.Jus... | |
| Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable? @OP,I can understand you point of view. In fact, I shared it, too, until recently.That is until I demoed some new AQ cables. The fact that they replaced some earlier AQ cables, yet still outperformed, speaks volumes to what a cable can do.-Though ... | |
| How To Stream Internet Radio Yup, a Bluesound Node is what fits the bill.Any iteration will work as good as the latest.B | |
| New Tinnitus study and possible treatment (via Science Daily) Funny, perhaps not, but I was just reading an article in the NYTimes regarding souped up/modded cars with loud exhaust that are rattling the nerves (and plates) of neighbors.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/nyregion/loud-cars-noise-complaints-ny... | |
| Anybody have both Herbie's Cone/Spike Pucks and isoacoustics gaia's @nyaudio98 ,Thanks for posting that. I hate being the heavy, but do so only when I think a poster will be put off or reluctant to post if they feel they're question isn't 'valid enough'.I think we are all here to help others and have fun sharing o... | |
| Best 40 to 50k used speakers Anything from Vandersteen, and definitely under you budget.And, if you like Thiel, you're probably going to like Vandy's.You can use the money you haven't spent on great cables, like the new AQ William Tell and Hurricane.Of course, you need suitab... |