ghostrider45
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| 2 stereo amps in a mono-block config = 2 x power? No, you'll still get only 90w per channel with the setup you describe, though having an extra power supply may make things sound a bit better. Not using one of the channels doesn't double the power rating of the remaining channel.If you want more ... | |
| Anti-jitter device with I2S output? In addition to Kr4's suggestion the old Audio Alchemy DTI and DTI32 had I2S output, and I believe that the Camelot jitter reduction device (can't recall its model) also supports I2S. | |
| Do class A amps draw power even when turned off? Actually, if it's truely a Class A design (Pure Class A, the power usage (in this case 300W) will be constant, irregardless of whether or not there is a signal. | |
| Wadia Durability Experience Questions I had an X64.4 Dac from 1995 to 2001, powered 24x7, no issues.I currently have:- a Wadia 9 (2001 - current) pwwered 24x7, no issues- Wadia 7 with GNC mods, required an alignment and door belt replacement (partly due to sitting in 100+ degree unpow... | |
| 8 ohms amp drives 4 ohms speakers If it's a transistor amp, it will likely run hot, trigger any protection circuitry at higher volumes, and perhaps even sustain damage in the worst case.If it's a tube amp with an output transformer, consider that the output tranformer reflects the... | |
| Wadia ? Second Mikesinger's suggestion. Steve also has an inventory of parts for older Wadia gear. He may be able to help you. | |
| Cream live Royal albert CD / LP I was amazed - I didn't think that Clapton had the chops for Cream music any more. Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker have been involved in jazz/fusion projects over the years and it showed. For the most part the arrangements were fresh and the music was... | |
| And now for something completely different.... But how do you adjust the VTA? ;>} | |
| Fat Tuesday: Katrina Recovery & Donations Progress PS - Thanks to all for the concerns about New Orleans and a special thanks to those who've contributed to the recovery efforts. | |
| Fat Tuesday: Katrina Recovery & Donations Progress I live in Metairie, the suburb immediately West of New Orleans and the infamous 17th St. canal.It is a strange Mardi Gras this year. Normally the celebration is deeply embedded within the soul of the city, but this year is different. The season is... | |
| Sonic Frontiers Ultra Jitterbug Processor You might also consider a used Genesis Digital Lens. This device was more sophisticated than the others mention above. They use phase locked loops to dejitter the incoming signal.The Lens actually decomposed the incoming SPDIF data stream, discard... | |
| A New Twist on the Usual DAC Question The SCD-1 can output a 44.1 datastream when playing a CD, but has no digital output from SACD. Meitner Labs, Accuphase, and Sony have all implemented proprietary encrypted digital links for passing DSD data from SACD. | |
| What can come after Apogee Divas ? Go to www.apogeespeakers.com. This site contains info about all Apogee speakers. It also contains a ling to the APogee users group, which contains a wealth of information on Apogees. There are several sources of replacement ribbons. One vendor, Gr... | |
| How do I correctly store 10 new preamps? Keep them someplace that's environmentally controlled. Avoid temperature extremes and especially humidity. | |
| Does the balanced output of the Sony SCD-1 invert Agree with Eldartford, and it's an "R" not a "D" under the display - memory is the second thing to go! |