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| Classical Nirvana for 10-15K I heard the B&W nautilus + sub with classe amplification. Probably due to room acoustics, the sound was a tad on the dry side; but, generally beautiful. However, that speaker combo alone was easily in your *system* investment range. That leave... | |
| CAT Pre seeking Opinion Add Symphonic Line amps to yr list if you can: very good synergy (apparently, Ken, the CAT manufacturer uses these too). Also sounded good (liquid, soft--mellifluous) w/ a Rowland, don't remember which model sorry. Accuphase 50's also sounded beau... | |
| Monoblocks or Bi-Amp I second Ezmeralda's biamping option. Versatility is an added advantage: you can choose the sound for the mid/his vs the bass... On the down side, electronic c-over is the best option in my experience & it's not always easy to "match" differen... | |
| Installing replacement drivers in KEF 103/3 Ccschubert: soldering onto the old cable is what I have done until now... Unless you can gain better access to the c-over through the woofer/mid opening -- you're stuck with that option. Good luck! | |
| 78's through the system Hi Z: Appropriate cartridge for 78 is ceramic. A detachable is an idea -- but you'll still need to get the geometry right as different cartridges will have different dimensions...As far as I know, RIAA eq. will do for post WWII 78's...However, man... | |
| Amazing Solo Piano Recordings Rayhall: try Rachmaninoff 3 with Horowitz/Ormandy/NSO on Sony (or CBS LP). I think you'll like the '78 recording! | |
| Quad ESL 63's worth repair? Detlof, was it then you threw the Jadis monos out the window in rage?? Cheers | |
| best matching gears with Virgos, help please. Hi Tim, just saw yr post (was away). The AP sub is nice & precise to my ears -- but am not sure you need to invest in extra bass just now. A lot depends upon room size & speaker positioning: you may be able to play with room interaction wi... | |
| What is stopping the ultimate? Further on Bishop's & Clueless' points on amp-speakers interaction: one of the reasons high nominal power amps have a market IMO, is the current reserve the manufacturer has to include in order to achieve specs such as (fortuitous example) 250... | |
| Anyone ever experiment w/ better circuit breakers? Glen, I'm keenly interested in the comparison b/ween p-conditioner in & out of circuit. Good point about the b/ward comparisons! | |
| Krell vs Levinson vs Pass vs Rowland J meyers has a point regarding, which speakers? With large dynamics and considering I mainly listen to classical & blues/jazz, I would narrow the list to Pass or Rowland. I expect detail from Pass and musicality from Rowland -- then, I'd gauge... | |
| best matching gears with Virgos, help please. Hi Tim -- from my (past) experience. Virgos placed well into the room (around 30% of total length from back wall), around 25% of room width from side walls. You can listen nearfield (Mr Joachim likes that) if you wish.Equipment: Virgos are decepti... | |
| Tweaks Sean, can you test Kelly's lawn while you're at it. Seriously, though, your idea life easier for many of us -- and maybe provide some guidelines as to wire-system synergy...Cheers | |
| Is it true Genesis is out of business? Does anybody know where one can get mid-bass couplers & 8" woofers for the Gen V / 305 etc? Basically, does anyone know who the drivers' original manufacturer is (Vdub: they're not Chinese)??? | |
| The Best of Naxos' classical catalog Sd, thanks for taking the time to list: a great practical guide!I usually purchase Naxos to try new artists, & to listen to certain composers/pieces that are hardly found on major labels' catalogues. Admittedly, I had paid lip-service to sound... |