helomech
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| Tweeter Blown OR Crossover? How to check? The polarity DOES matter - because you could connect the tweeter out of phase with the main driverNot for testing whether it's blown! | |
| Tweeter Blown OR Crossover? How to check? For testing, the wire polarity doesn’t matter because speakers receive an AC signal. Remove the crossover (probably attached to the binding post bracket) and inspect for any broken wires or solder joints. Inspect for any burnt or missing PCB trace... | |
| What is the best thing to buy/or do to clean connections on IC's and SC " ?? The most important aspect of any playback chain. This stuff is the absolute minimum:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00O7S1L7W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519676176&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=electrical+cont... | |
| Damaged speaker rubber on Focal Electra 1008 Be. Return or Keep? Unless you love their sound and doubt you could do better elsewhere, you should return them. The seller should have disclosed any imperfections. | |
| Damaged speaker rubber on Focal Electra 1008 Be. Return or Keep? Did you buy these online? Did the seller disclose these issues? | |
| My exp. with Focal Sopra No.2 , Harbeth 40.2, Passlabs XA30.5 and Hypex NC400 Sopras are bright speakers when compared to warmer speakers like Harbeth. Pair Focals with a warm amp and you'll get a (subjectively) more neutral tone. Pair Harbeths with a brighter class D amp and you'll get a more neutral tone. You've just disc... | |
| ELAC - Adante... what’s the verdict? I had an unfortunate experience with an 'unbroken in' pair of Adante at my local shop. I wanted to try something with concentric driver and compared the Adante with KEF LS50 and R300. Factoring out the unbroken in factor, I'd say you really have... | |
| Tube integrated Those VPI amps are made by Cayin. | |
| Tube integrated You might consider some of the Chinese brands like Cayin or Line Magnetic. This one meets your requirements except for its Alps volume control:http://en.cayin.cn/products_info?itemid=85 Don't let their origin fool you, they're point-to-point wired... | |
| ELAC - Adante... what’s the verdict? ^ Seems like an honest assessment. I too have noticed that "brassy" tendency with aluminum drivers. | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker I personally think many underestimate what 100 watts or even 40 watts of tube power can achieve, even with low efficiency speakers. It largely depends on the quality of the transformers and tube type. KT120s have a ton of grunt. I have no doubt a ... | |
| DAC recommendation ^ The Topping D20. It can better any DAC I've heard in that price range and it's only $120. | |
| Does It have to be loud? @elizabeth I have tried numerous phone apps with multiple phones and they all read about 6 to 8 db lower than my Extech meter. I’ve only encountered one app that allows a C-weighted measurement, but it doesn’t record peaks like the Extech. If you ... | |
| Match of Hybrid Rogue Pharaoh and B&W 803D2 speaker @mapman I was referring to low octave bass at low volumes, like 70db. I often listen around an average SPL of 70db and at those volumes, the Pharoah seemed to cut all the bass below about 50Hz. When I swapped it out for my old Yamaha amp, those lo... | |
| Does It have to be loud? I listen at 50 to 60dB measured at listening chair.70dB is pretty loud and I only rarely play music that loud, and 80dB peaks is as loud as I ever play music at home.(mainly opera climaxes.)Are you using a real meter or one of those gimmicky phone... |