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| Why do some manufacturers reverse preamp polarity in the first place? what type of speaker do you have as some speakers using 2nd and 3rd order cross overs have drivers of different polarity so you will never get the right polarity as each driver in the speaker could be different. | |
| Step down transformers detrimental to SQ? I ran a Luxman Class A amp 100v with a step down and found it wonderful. You do need a step down as the extra 10-20v in NA can cause issues. If you are concerned think of it this way there is a huge step down transformer out in front of your house... | |
| How much difference will a phono stage upgrade make? + for the ChinookAlso the Gold Note ph10, Allnic audio if you can find a nice used one ( first choice). Another contender you don't hear about much and surprised me was the Audio Note UK phono stages (particularly the stage 2 Audio Note Kit phono ... | |
| Soliciting Member Perspectives: Levinson vs Bryston vs Audio Research 20 year warranty says a lot about Bryston, Levinson isn't really Levinson anymore can't say much about ARC never owned anything from them. Bryston and ARC have stood the test of time rather well with good customer support and product stability. | |
| Stroboscopic disk sets wrong speed for turntable? If your using a north American 60hz strobe disc just use an incandescent light bulb for your light source. if you have a 50hz disc then that could be your issue. That's all the lights are for built in speed control on record players that have that... | |
| Opinions On The Following Phono Pre Amps Please In those ruff price ranges I would also consider an Allnic (used or used), a Gold Note PH10, Manley chinook. All highly regarded. Also all have great adjustability. I’ve only heard one of the above, the EAR, and wasn’t a contender to the above IMO. | |
| Best courier for transport from the US to Europe Denmark I sent a turntable to Norway last year and it was silly the shipping cost if you want it in less then a week. If you can wait ship via land-sea it will take longer but less money by far. | |
| Anthem STR vs Parasound JC 2 BP vs any other sub $5,000 Preamp? I've heard the STR integrated and the Lyndorf both in the same room and both are very good specially after the room correction software has had its go. Actually really surprised me to be honest how well it works. I've had serious thought about dum... | |
| Vinyl***What If*** Seriously do like one other mention buy an entry level Project or Rega and have some fun! We need more people into vinyl. Also don’t think you cannot have some good fun with that set up, as you defiantly can. some good points from the rest but I ... | |
| How much power is too much power. how about 20,000 watts I know silly really, I wondered how they power it to get that much power out. Ok I know its not really putting out that much, I've seen power amps for radio broadcasting and they are huge and require a lot of cooling and input power. | |
| Newbie questions - Seeking a streamer with the right features - I'm confused! If you have a NAS already get a dedicated streamer as mentioned above for your hi fi rig. Then get another device like a sonos for your other room both can access the same NAS if networked together. That way they are separated and you could poteti... | |
| Why price of Tannoy speakers from online retailers in UK is cheaper than in US I feel this is the number one reason you see audio companies starting to direct sell so there is not the middle man taking a cut. This lowers their prices 15-30% across the board. the distributor is a love hate relationship. Love the overseas prod... | |
| choice between integrated dac amp vs non integrated I had a full Naim separates system a few years ago just could not get into their sound always dry and lifeless IMO. Sure the PRAT but boring. I went back to Tubes, but I have heard some great SS as well mostly Class A. I have heard a Lyngdorf i... | |
| choice between integrated dac amp vs non integrated Have you had Naim Gear in your system before? Its got a sound all to its own and not everyone likes it so listen before buying, also consider all the dedicated wires (DIN) and power supply's you'll need. Nothing in the Naim world works well with o... | |
| Is there a standard for number of LP's per inch? also consider if a double album is one or two records as that will effect your outcome. also jacket thickness to some degree. |