helomech
Responses from helomech
| Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...) I think a nicely restored vintage receiver would serve you well.That being said, you might consider a new or lightly used Yamaha integrated amp. Their new integrateds retain much of the tonal qualities of their classic 70s models, and are no slouc... | |
| Looking for vintage system suggestions (maranta, klipsch, etc...) I agree that Heresy IIIs would be a fine choice. These are a good candidate if you're in a medium sized room, especially if you have to place your speakers near the forward wall. They are not harsh or brittle on the top end when paired with a qual... | |
| 2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy 16 gauge Monster XP Navajo White 14 gauge Rohs compliant cable at local hardware store, approximately $0.60 per foot. 12 gauge Monoprice cable All these examples are solid copper, not CCA.Pick gauge size according to run length.Use the money you s... | |
| Looking for input: Best material for mid range cone Poly cones can have huge variances in tonal qualities, just as other materials can.The Poly cones of my Epos Epics sound different from those of my Spendors, which sound different from those of Harbeth. Polycarbonate has derivatives, similar to me... | |
| Integrated Amp Upgrade-itis hitting.... You might add the upper tier Yamahas to your list, maybe the A-S2100. They sound great, look great and have impeccable finish. 50 lbs of good ol' class AB MOSFET grunt. I have yet to hear an integrated amp that produces more accurate piano and str... | |
| 5 meter Speaker Cable Recommendation - flexibility important You can get 50' of off-white Monster XP for about $50, and some locking banana plugs off Amazon.The cable is very flexible and easily hidden. Oh, almost forgot the mandatory audiophile description: it has excellent highs, warm silky mids, and deep... | |
| Looking for input: Best material for mid range cone Where do you guys come up with these blanket claims? "Polypropylene not so good above 1Khz." Based on what? My speakers have a 7" plastic cone and play up to 3kHz with hardly a lick of distortion. They play much cleaner than numerous other speaker... | |
| Looking for input: Best material for mid range cone @kosst_amojan,If plastic is a miserable material for cones, why do British monitors such as Harbeth Spendor and Epos produce such an elegant midrange? Have you compared such speakers to Focal's Flax cones? | |
| Looking for input: Best material for mid range cone It's all very subjective. Different strokes for different folks. Cone size plays a large role as well, as does the crossover implementation.I find that paper and plastic cones typically produce the tonal qualities that I prefer, though I've heard ... | |
| Can upgraded power cords help my setup? @dlcockrum I should've mentioned that I have tried cable "upgrades" in various forms, including power cables. I had my girlfriend swap them for me in an attempt to be objective. My conclusion was that if there is any difference, it's too insignifi... | |
| Can upgraded power cords help my setup? @dlcockrum "Well said?" What did tjassoc say that proved anything? Quite the contrary in fact. A power cable is not going to dissipate "contamination" from a light dimmer, or any "contamination" that made its way to the outlet. It's the same garba... | |
| Can upgraded power cords help my setup? @tjassoc, Where did you obtain your engineering degree? Electrical? | |
| Help me to choose turntable below 1600$. @chakster,I don't know where you're finding used 1200s, but the only ones I ever see going for less than $400 look like they fell out of a gig van a few dozen times. | |
| Integrated Amp Upgrade-itis hitting.... I've owned the Rogue Sphinx V2 and the Pharoah.Both have nice resolution, and overall dynamics, however, neither produces solid, deep bass at low volumes. If you always listen at somewhat loud volumes, the Sphinx is a good amp. Overall it has a "f... | |
| Help me to choose turntable below 1600$. ^ Not true, however, the ROI drops off significantly past the $1200 range. |