ghdprentice
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| Possibly Ignorant Power Question The real measure of an amplifiers ability to drive speakers is current. Current is not a standard measurement, but you can indirectly measure it by measuring the watts at different impedance. Regardless of what speaker you are using you want the o... | |
| What equipment should I invest in next? You are asking the question... so clearly there is a problem. You are not glued to your listening chair with a big smile on your face. You know there is more. I reach plateaus... where I am just plain happy. So, I recommend being really introspect... | |
| Can you get proper imaging if speakers are not the same distance from center? Interesting question. I had AMTs for a decade or two. I think you are correct about straight forward pointing (no toe in). That to me means you can correct for the imbalance using the volume balance control to compensate for being off center.. | |
| The two most common mistakes are bass and treble There are a lot of potential mistakes those new to the audio world. Yes, there is a natural propensity to mistake too much treble for detailed and therefore better. It was the first rule I learned in the late 1970’s. I certainly have heard my shar... | |
| What are your preferred profiles for integrated amplifiers I would prefer a high end highly detailed, highly musical component like an Audio Research integrated amp. Incredible musical and detailed products... after I listened to it and read the reviews and bought it I would look to see if it had a fan, w... | |
| Equalization for vinyl nirvana The dominant view in high end audio is “straight wire”, the least amount of electronics for the best sound. Almost no high end audio equipment has any kind of tone controls... because they introduce noice and reduce overall fidelity. I recommend f... | |
| Can someone please explain These terms are listener oriented audio terms. While waveforms / theories are interesting if you are an engineer they are not of much actual value to a audio enthusiast. These terms and others are important in comparing musical output from a syste... | |
| Preamp or Processor First You have some important decisions in front of you. I would go for the preamp. The decision of Mac or Audio Research Corp. is a good one and very critical. These are two vastly different solutions. I personally am firmly in the ARC camp, not becaus... | |
| Speaker styles / sound These are going to be vastly different sounding speakers. If I understand you correctly these are $12K speakers. A choice like this requires careful matching of electronic with the speakers and with your tastes in kinds of music and the character ... | |
| Purchasing from High-End-Turntables customs fees I agree, I found two reviews labeling it a scam. I would never order a high end product like this from over seas. Particularly a turntable. I bought my Linn... Scottish from my local dealer. He set it up and will come over and take it back and mak... | |
| Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig? OP, really sorry to hear that health issues would cause such a sacrifice, but of course health must come first. Get well soon. | |
| Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig? As far as selling my collection, it will be sold as a collection, not pieced out... or willed to a relative or friend. | |
| Is It Time To Sell My Vinyl Rig? I am now retired and have a collection of 2,000 albums. I upgraded all of my equipment. At this point my analog end cost $31K and my digital end cost $41K... I have to admit the analog side sounds a little better than the digital side. I will prob... | |
| Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else After reading my rambling post. I think my recommendation would be to get a set of high-end speakers... then assess your system sound. Put some serious effort into finding speakers to fit your musical taste. What music do you like? If it is punch ... | |
| Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else I am a long time Pass fan. I bought a Threshold 250 watt amp in ~ 1980 A T2 preamp shortly thereafter, then a Pass x350 for 15 years. He does outstanding amp design and good preamps (not to my taste now). But from what you are saying about your ta... |