geoffgarcia
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| Favorite integrated amp? if your considering the 3a's you might also want to consider the Tyler Ref Monitors or Linbrooks as they are close competitors as well as the JMR Trente and Offrande's which have come down CONSIDERABLY in price over the last years as they have new... | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used Choices choices choices!!!Well after much thinking I've down to two options:A) continue on the speaker path and choose between:Audio Physics Virgo II'sSilverline Sonnatina II'sProAc 2.5Avalon AvatarSoliloquy 6.5B) change out some wiring/amp/premos... | |
| Phase inverted..why? its not hogwash at all...go buy a cd with a polarity test on it and then swap around your cables...if you can't hear the difference you have some major hearing problems | |
| Phase inverted..why? its difficult to hear phase problems unless you have an ear for them or test discs | |
| Phase inverted..why? Hello Geoff,Yes, like many tube preamps, the 66 is phase inverting. You should reverse the speaker wires on both channels as you state. You should also know that this is a subtle difference and many recordings are phase inverted so youcan't always... | |
| Rogue 88 problems on a side notehas anyone had any good/bad experiences with different power cords and the 88? | |
| Phase inverted..why? forgive me for being clueless...but my rudimentary understanding of polarity is that it refers to the +/- charges delivered to the speaker.As long as both speakers are running the +'s at the same time is there really an issue?I use a Rogue Magnum ... | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used is that everyone else's opinion too? | |
| Speakers to compare to Paradigm Studio 100 V.3 are you planning on getting the same speakers for your fronts and backs?If your planning on doing the majority of your listening in 2 channel mode than you really should budget appropriately.I think you can do a hell uva lot better than paradigm 1... | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used S23, I'm running signalCable biwire shotgun speaker cable at this time.Thanks for all the opinions!To be honest everyone I haven't heard enough sound improvement in upgrading electronics/cables to justify going that route any longer.Rather than tr... | |
| Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used Distortion, I'm not against B&W at all, I just haven't heard anything by them that was impressive (granted I've only heard their lower lines.I have enjoyed the Tylers. They are my first step into home audio unless you count my NHT SuperTwo's, ... | |
| WOW, check out these BW Nautilus clone speakers. there has to be a point where its no longer considered within the realm of DIY.and its considered professionally manufactured.Kinda like going from amateur to pro status...I think this guy has achieved that level...To me the term DIY implies less ... | |
| would this Deter you from buying used gear???? sorry I couldn't be bothered reading the other posts...I'm completely bewildered by your post and why its a requirement to write your license # on your gear.Do you think they won't allow you into the group if you don't do this?What good is your li... | |
| Tube pre-amp used for around $1000? rogue magnum 66 is in that price bracket also | |
| HUM instereo where can I find information about MAGIC?I have a hard time searching on google for it! |