gregm
Responses from gregm
| Problem with Cain and Cain Abbys Something is definitely wrong, either with the wire (improbable) or the amp (more probable, but amazing nonetheless). Can you contact the Dared people? BTW, are you using a non shielded or non-standard spkr cable? If so change it for any bog-stand... | |
| down to earth amp for Avalon Eidolon By down to earth I assume you mean reasonably priced -- which could mean used. I remember the following amps sounded nice paired to an old pair of eidolons (i.e. not the diamond, etc). DO note that these are quick dated impressions, that I listen ... | |
| to base or not to base. im left wondering why so many owners & manufacturers alike make a consience choice to let this information slip awayI can give a few reasons.It's difficult to design a full-range passive spkr and the result is invariably very expensive.It's al... | |
| Problem with Cain and Cain Abbys Strange, sounds like a short-circuit s-where (God forbid)...Can you measure the spkrs dc resistance and get back?Does the amp still operate fine w/ yr other spkrs? | |
| fertin 20EX- regulated power supply. The power reg you can usually find in a store selling electronic components, etc. If in doubt as to the right unit for the application, ask the people there (it shoudl set you back $~20 or around there).Yes, by tuning, I mean: a) decide on the baf... | |
| fertin 20EX- regulated power supply. What co makes quality voltage regulatorActually many -- in lay terms, what you're looking for is simply a transformer (5-15V usually, Fertin gives you the power rating) to drive the field coils. Any that has normal power supply (not switching) -- ... | |
| Ah Njoe Tjoeb 4000 1. Why not -- I assume you like the sound of that cdp2. It will mate fine, as long as the cdp output is enough to drive those amps. Check the amps' input impedance, keep the ICs short and ask the Njoe guys directly if this can be done. I assume th... | |
| Bi-Amping But I do not understand why the pre-amp needs to be cranked all the way up just to get nearly the same sound (dB) I had previouslyYour ears are fine, and yr setup seems correctly done. What's happening is you're losing energy in the pre->2amp c... | |
| Bosendoefer speakers maybe a bosendorfer cafe in nyc next to the harleyHey, now that's an idea:)How bout we have A big Bosendorfer (the piano of course) for live jazz sessions too?Good one Jaybo | |
| CAT vs VTL Sound Well, I can only comment on the JL2 & the 450, and Maxx combo2. There was a pre involved (CAT) and no pre (my TVC). So, to save server space, let me note that the basic differences I (we all) noticed were as per Jafox above.Further, and being ... | |
| Cd Player drive 2 preamps? The problem that might surface is whether the cdp can drive ~1/2 the input impedance of the two pres. Interesting experiment! | |
| Biggest bang: add Behringer or replace CDP? As you present yr case, it's better to improve the cdp. The Behringer is a useful tool -- but better adapted to other applications.Maybe an Enjoy (written Ah Njoe or something) which is a modded marantz for ~1000 would be a good choice. There are ... | |
| Cd Player drive 2 preamps? Electrically complicated (unecessarily so, IMO). Instead, place the hi/low crossing AFTER the pre and BEFORE each amp. | |
| Velodyne DD: 10 or 12? Its nonsenseIt isn't. As usual, it's matter of design & engineering -- but in a mediocre ported design you can have inconsistencies in the low f reproduction & noise... which doesn't mean that people selling ported subwoofs, all, necessari... | |
| Experience with Octave preamp/power amp? I have. Anything specific you'd like to know? The medium level pre has a well balanced sound and good harmonic rendition. Details were good (not superlative). Their "big" (=very expensive) sounded to me better by far, and that includes a very good... |