gregm
Responses from gregm
| Is the big sound from the big names? Many companies with competent engineers will from what I hear from a few in the industry only design on paper with no listening tests or comparisons to fine tune the soundMostly true except for their giga$ "statement/ trend-setting" products. Impo... | |
| Top phono cartrige to match jfrech's system ... I'm not sure how low a compliance cartridge cartidge you can use on your SME4. (Maybe Twl can enlighten here?) If low-medium compliance is game, then the Allaerts (above) or a VdHul Colibri could be contenders. Ultimately, a Clearaudio Insider -- ... | |
| Nautilus 801 bass/room size amplifiers I never had the 801 in my room, but tried to get them to work elsewhere. The results were much like Jeffb's above -- incidentally with a class A Symphonic Line amp (125W rms/channel): a bump s/where in the late70's early 80's.We did raise them off... | |
| Nautilus 801 bass/room size amplifiers While you're working on Stehno's suggestions, *do* extend the length of the room. This should help with room modes. BTW, an agoner called Rives is into acoustics: you might try his site (site) or try contacting him for advice (if he doesn't catch ... | |
| Genesis V vs. 300 I have heard the 501. I much prefer the V. BUT, there's a problem servicing the Vs -- particularly the 4ohm mid-bass driver which, apparently, is not available any more. The BIG problem here is that the driver & cross-over PARAMETRES aren't av... | |
| Is high frequency extension important to openness Yes it is -- but then again, bass notes also help sculpt the "space" (in combination with the upper register). This of course applies in the ideal world where phase is not a problem at all, cabinets do not contribute their own sound, and drivers h... | |
| Dangers of Dryness Polymers & elastic matls could also have a problem. As Nrchy suggests, invest in a lowly humidifier or two! | |
| Philips 963SA normal characteristics? The mod's about replacing the PS caps with blackgates. IMO, before you do anything, check out diyaudio.com on the 963 and/or contact Guido Tent -- an engineer who works for Philips & also devises mods (site). Cheers | |
| General question about speaker impedance and amps Audio, I agree that the wattage "doubling" specs can serve as an indication when it comes to SS amps. But there's a limit to how far this doubling can go: the PS and the amplification device. Because, in order to keep energy constant as your amper... | |
| Stereo system Too Bright When the passive + amp combo sounds thin, it's usually a matter, either of a) impedance (signal transfer b/ween pre+amp) OR b) upstream component.In your case it's probably the cdp. I've heard it and it sounded to me more or less as you described ... | |
| Help me spend my $1500, interated or separate? I give up the attenuator -- It's an excellent choice for anyone listening to classical, but budget restrictions make this setup unadvisable.I would make sure the integrated is remote controlled -- the volume, at least. I doubt your sister will wan... | |
| SET amps with cajones and finesse I beg to join Avguy; if there's a way to bi-amp your Talons, then use a medium output set for the highs & keep the ss for the bass. If not, you'll have to dish out giga$ for a very hefty tube that can provide voltage & energy at low freque... | |
| General question about speaker impedance and amps From specs, an yba passion (~200W) has a much heftier PS than its equivalent Gamut (~200W). I'm not saying one's better or worse: ultimately you'll decide if that question arises. However, if 3ohm is the lowest your speakers go, it shouldn't be a ... | |
| Genesis V vs. 300 They are quite different. 1st difference stems from the 300's ribbon drivers in the mid-high range. 2nd difference is that the hi section is an 3tweet array. All this indicates that all the way down to the sub, the sound is "ethereal" with a touch... | |
| Philips 963SA normal characteristics? Philips is Dutch, the 963 I have is made in Hungary. The sound is generally as you describe -- it gets better with time, as all others have noted.OTOH, this player has a good DVD image and some very good components inside. It's a prime candidate f... |