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| choice of pre amp If you use unbalanced inputs/outputs, consider buying the $1995 Audio Note Kits L2 Custom demo at:www.bellaextreme.comBill's hardly used it. The custom L3 he just built for me is the work of a real craftsman. The parts used in these custom units a... | |
| Are passive preamps better? I agree with Albert and Pubul:Right now I'm listening through Endler resistor-based volume controls ahead of Atma-Sphere MA-1s. Nice combo, but I've got a custom Audio Note kits L3 active in the UPS pipeline that'll replace the Endlers with no reg... | |
| Speaker Opinions Steidlguitars,What did you think of the Fountek ribbon used in the Galenas? As relatively easy on the ears as the ScanSpeak?Did the two integrate well in this design? | |
| Speaker Opinions Geez, Bill, I'll bet the dealers in the community are bristling at that one. Can you PLEASE try to see things from their point of view! | |
| Tube amp for rock? Newb Questions Words of wisdom, Ralph, words of wisdom. I believe the same applies to loudspeakers that are genuinely high fidelity.BTW, Ralph, my line arrays are due in by mid-November. I'll put your wisdom to the full test (via my M60s, of course), probably st... | |
| Balanced ----- Unbalanced---- If an XLR connector is better, Herman, how so? | |
| How Much Is Too Much? Now, at age 53, 65-80dB (verified w/spl meter) is my volume "sweet spot". | |
| Horns vs Ribbons vs Dyanamic What about line arrays? Like horns (and sealed versus ported boxes for coned woofers), the line array is a unique driver implementation approach. I've never heard horns or arrays and would value the informed comments of those who've compared array... | |
| What are your thoughts on hybrid amplifiers? The old Blue Circle BC-28 had outstanding tonality with quite a bit of power. Rarely seen for sale, with good reason. | |
| More power or better quality power? I agree with Phd (and Ralph, as well, given the simplicity of his circuit designs). I also agree with Sugarbrie that effort expended in trying different speaker placements, including crossing both in front and behind you may radically improve soun... | |
| Tyler acoustics questions Audiopath 49:I have bought several loudspeakers from Ty specifically, Taylo monitors, the original 2 piece Linbrook Signature System and the huge Woodmeres.NONE had "short, thin styrofoam" caps. Rather, all had custom molded end caps of a dense fo... | |
| Getting rid of harsh, shrill treble Digital sources have been a major contributor to this problem in my systems as well. A nearly jitter-free digital source can be a revelation. I don't know if your source can accept, or is worth adding the newest generation Audiocom Superclock 4, b... | |
| Tubes and Rock and Roll, Can they go together? ...I was lucky enough to see them at Carnegie Hall in NYC during the "Completion Backward Principle" tour. The acoustics were simply incredible for a rock show.I've never witnessed a more sublime blend of musicianship, stage show and sound quality... | |
| What subwoofers are suited 4 audiophiles I'm building a DIY pair using ScanSpeak Revelator 23W4557T 9 inch drivers and Adire ADA-1200 plate amps. Need only 2.5 cu feet sealed enclosures for a 0.6 Q. On paper s/b fine for music-only.But, to quote the great philosopher Yogi Bera:"In theory... | |
| Has anyone upgraded their preamp with V-caps? I second Atmasphere's comments.V-cap upgrades in my MP-3 pre and M-60 amps have improved the sound far more than any tube rolling (and I've tried many different tubes).That said, even V-caps do not alter system sound nearly as much as a synergisti... |