helomech
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| How is Devialet Expoert 1000 PRO's value???? good? I've heard at least one other amp that was class A input and D output. The result was similar. I also owned a Rogue Pharaoh, which is a tube/class D hybrid. I've concluded that class D sound (as I hear it) is partially a function of the output top... | |
| How is Devialet Expoert 1000 PRO's value???? good? I heard this amp paired with Magnepans at a local dealer. It sounded similar to every other class D amp I've heard in that it was somewhat cold and clinical (don't know how else to describe it). If you like other class D designs, then I doubt you ... | |
| To the Old School Tonearm Guys are the Newer very expensive Tonearms as Good as Claimed? Why ask such a question when you already believe new tonearms are more superior sonically in every aspect over the older well regarded Tonearms of the past like Sme, Audio Technica, Empire, Stax, Jelco, Thorens, Emt, Decca, Ortofon, Stax, Saec, Su... | |
| most advanced speaker in a rectangular wooden box? British brands : Spendor, Harbeth, Graham, Stirling Broadcast, Audio Note. These manufacturers realized long ago that there’s nothing wrong with wide-baffle monkey coffins if implemented correctly. IMO, many of them can go toe-to-toe with the exot... | |
| LS-50 Speakers (Passive) ^There’s a good chance your LS50s are placed on a room mode. If your speakers are somewhere between 2 and 3 feet from the forward wall, this is likely the case. These distances typically result in an upper bass null. It’s unfortunate because that ... | |
| I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000 The aforementioned tables are well regarded but I'd also consider Well-Tempered, Anvil, and Pear Audio.I had a newer example of the VPI Classic 1 for a short while. It was a big disappointment. | |
| Paper Based Speaker Cone Question ^ Paper cones are often paired with a doped paper or fabric surround. | |
| Paper Based Speaker Cone Question Paper remains one of the best materials for cones. The light mass contributes to efficiency and fast transients. The material also has inherent damping properties, so no ringing issues. Some of the most expensive drivers in the world are made of v... | |
| First time tube integrated buy I also use a Cayin A88-T. The build quality of some of these Chinese amps is as good or better than some similar priced American gear. You should consider Line Magnetic as well. I have one of their DACs, also top notch build. The older amps won’t... | |
| Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III The Forte III can be ordered through Amazon, and the 3A Sigs can be bought through Music Direct. Both have liberal return policies, though MD does require buyers to pay return shipping. Nothing better than an in-home audition. I believe most Vandy... | |
| Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III The Vandy's are 10 or 15 years old and won't have Vandersteen's most recent upgrades. I have read that he tweaks without changing the name of the speaker. Are any of those changes significant, like a woven composte midrange cone?Yes, the overall d... | |
| Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III @tomic601 I get that Vandys have a trim pot. As I mentioned, when my pair was set to flat or "0db," they were brighter than my Heresys. This was quite surprising, because I had always read that Vandys are warm and Klipsch is bright. | |
| Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III The problem with this thread is you’ll get a lot of opinions based on older Fortes. I’m sure few here have heard the IIIs, which have revised drivers and crossovers. I have Heresy IIIs. Many describe the Heresys as "bright," "fatiguing," or "britt... | |
| Gonna have to ditch the Soundsmith Carmen II ^Unfortunately, my phono preamp does not allow for capacitance adjustment. I think total capacitance with my preamp is probably around 300pF. | |
| LS-50 Speakers (Passive) The LS50s (recently manufactured examples) can compete with many ~$5K speakers IME. However, getting them to do that requires a high quality amp and source. If you pair them with a budget amp, say something in the <$1k range, as one likely woul... |