gdnrbob
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| Volume turned up, but sound not I think you should provide more information regarding your situation.What comprises your system?Did you make changes to it?etc...B | |
| Does speaker-level input to sub by pass its electronics? Um, uhh, Al is no longer with us. Though even residing in the beyond, he continues to help us mortals.Al, you are missed.Bob | |
| Does speaker-level input to sub by pass its electronics? Can't you run the sub using the speaker output?And use the subs high/low pass functions?B | |
| Are there any bookshelf speakers that sound good on a bookshelf? +3 on the Vandy VLR's.I own a pair, and have them near the corners of my ceiling (like monitors).When I disconnected my subs, I was very surprised by how much bass they could produce.If you aren't super into high fidelity, or have a less than perf... | |
| smaller speakers for critical listening? I hate to be the 'stuck record', but a pair of Vandy VLR's with a Sub3 or two, and some AQ William Tell's will deliver you some of the most engaging music you've heard, at a very reasonable price point.I suggest you give them a demo.Bob | |
| Chasing down the problem @daveyf ,I, for one, think you did a pretty thorough job of trying to trace the problem.Unfortunately, it was something you didn't consider, nor would have I.A dodgy switch in the preamp would be one of the last places I would think to check.Thoug... | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers @OP,That bit of info makes me think there is something on or near your power line. Think - A Dimmer, refrigerator or is there a neon sign nearby?Search the Audiogon library. I recall that there was another member that had a similar situation. In h... | |
| Without snark, if possible - Syn Res vs Transparent Though it doesn't answer your question, I have found Transparent cables to be overpriced, and over praised.I think you would be well served by considering other brands.I only write this as I bought into the Transparent hype, only to learn that the... | |
| Cable Length Optimization...Speaker vs Interconnect, etc. I would try to go with longer interconnects, especially balanced, rather than longer speaker cables.Since your amp only accepts RCA, then a Jensen converter would be a wise purchase. Go balanced for the long run, then convert to RCA near the amp.Bob | |
| Niagara 1200 and subwoofers The Niagra can only do so much.When it comes to buzz and hum, there are a number of things that can cause it- and much of it comes down to the design of the amps and their interaction with preamps.I know, as I had a horrible buzz when I tried to u... | |
| Supra Cat 8 for new Fios install? I am in a similar situation, though I require more cable than you.If it is easy, then I say add the cables. As for end connections, any Verizon installer should be able to add whatever termination is needed. All it takes is a tool and separating t... | |
| 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 ... |