helomech
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| Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ??? I've owned the Halo Integrated, the Rogue CMII (stock tubes), and the Pharaoh. Both the Cronus and Halo are better amps by a good margin. I actually preferred the Sphinx V2 to the Pharaoh as it seemed to have more grunt despite the specs.I'd check... | |
| Horns: Why don't they image well? My recommendation for every audiophile: Build at least 1 pair of loudspeakers in your hobby career. You’ll be a much better informed consumer than everyone who has notJudging by the title of this thread, that hasn't done you much good. | |
| Horns: Why don't they image well? I have Heresy IIIs - a fairly cheap speaker as horns go - and they image better than some 2-way monitors I've had in house. They only require a bit more distance to do so. | |
| End game speakers for Yamaha as2100 under 5k new or used I imagine these would sound stupid good with an A-S2100, given the amp's accuracy with piano:https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649461306-bosendorfer-vc-7-speakers-with-hornresonator-and-acoustic-soundboards-in-maple-burl-finish/ | |
| How much to spend on phono preamp JC3 Jr. | |
| End game speakers for Yamaha as2100 under 5k new or used Find a used pair of Spendor SP100s. | |
| Advise on book shelf speakers less then $750 These:https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649465938-lsa1-standard-speakers/ I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if they significantly outperform the Harbeths.P3ESRs and LS3/5as in general are not rock speakers. Why folks keep assuming Harbeths a... | |
| Mild hum/buzz preamp issue? Try running a ground cable between all three components - one between the turntable and preamp, AND one between the preamp and receiver. That's what solved this issue when I owned a Debut Carbon. Otherwise, you might have a bad solder joint in one... | |
| Does anyone think a U-turn Orbit turntable a good entry level choice?... Or not? IMO, the Orbit is probably the best option at the $300-ish price point. I've handled most of the contenders in this range and the U-turn felt the most robust and well-built. One of the most important parts of any turntable is the platter bearing. ... | |
| I am a "Moron" Many in this hobby (just like other hobbies) are incorrigible, doesn't matter how many facts/evidence one presents. That's when you just agree to disagree and each party continues to listen however they prefer. | |
| Transaction What grannyring said +1 | |
| No high pass filter on sub woofer! Another digital option:http://www.dspeaker.com/en/products/20-dual-core.shtml If you have a modern integrated with no way to separate the preamp and power amp sections, while they operate simultaneously (as is the case with most modern integrateds... | |
| No high pass filter on sub woofer! https://www.parts-express.com/80-hz-high-pass-8-ohm-crossover--266-458 | |
| Another New Member Looking for Advice (preamp and speaker setup) Go to RMAF. It'll be worth the road trip. You'll likely discover there are far more musically satisfying speakers out there than anything B&W produces.B&Ws are designed as a HT/music compromise, as most big-name towers are. | |
| HUMIDITY Thanks to all. I'm in Fl so with the a/c it's usually 38 to 46% sometimes lower in the winter.You must run your A/C almost non-stop if you're achieving those levels in FL. You might want to check the accuracy of your hygrometer. Normal "comfort zo... |