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| Another pre-amp integration question When listening to HT, you should set the LS-12 volume at some easily repeatable setting, 9:00 possibly, and then go through the processor level adjustments. Everytime you use the system for HT, select the appropriate input on the LS (connected to ... | |
| My heart goes out to the families of Columbia KF, I know it's easy to drift off onto related subjects, but lets keep the focus of this thread on the crew of Colombia. If you wish to start another thread more on your topic, I will gladly participate.For now, may all of us remember the remarkab... | |
| 6 Components + A Big Amp: Which rack? Given your desire for a double-wide rack approach, though not inexpensive (for two racks), I'd suggest looking into the Sistrum racks and stands. You can find them in the manufacturers listing under Star Sound. They are fully adjustable and will d... | |
| Best $4-7K speaker for HT and music? Don't forget the Coincident Speaker Technology line. The Super Eclipse, and especially the Total Eclipse, would certainly be on my short list for HT/audio applications. Good luck. | |
| HELP blown speakers I side with Mech and others on this. A relatively inexpensive audio card can produce unhealthy ultrasonic garbage, whether during clipping or simply as a byproduct of a poor digital filter. It can further cause oscillation or instability in wide-b... | |
| Q: Tube CD player with DAC... If the tubes aren't in the signal path, then I can't think of any way they can have an influence on the sound. Now, if the DAC in question has a tube output stage, that's different. Enjoy. | |
| This Sistrum stuff works I may be wrong, but much to do about nothing seems to have generated when Sean interjected his post which, intended or not, suggested that the philosophy and/or design concept of Grand Prix racks was "scientific" as opposed to the "gimmickry and m... | |
| What is the purpose of any kind of upgrade........ Mamba- I think you're missing the point completely. Very rarely is a product brought to market as a statement item. It is produced to fit a particular cost/price niche. The design is directed with compromises that will result in the best performan... | |
| Connecting a sub to amp pre-amp outs? Salby- Your Arcam integrated provides for a pair of pre-amp outputs to drive another amp (bi-amping). As Stehno is correct in that using these pre-amp outputs to your sub is the preferred configuration.These outputs will function with your volume ... | |
| Retail Buying - Reality Check Believe it or not, I had a much longer diatribe written out detailing my growing contempt for the actions of some who have posted here. But then, I figured it would be lost on the very ones who most deserve it.I buy both new and used equipment. I ... | |
| which component should i put the better cable on? Phil - Use your ears. Who cares what the justification might be as regards to the pcs cost. Listen for a few days (assuming that they both have plenty of hours on them) with them in one configuration (pre-1k and amp-250), and then switch (pre-250 ... | |
| Recommendation for Speakers & Interconnects cables Lgregoir said it best. You need to hear the cables in your system. Everyone's suggestion is good in the context of their system and sonic preferences, even mine (Sonoran wire);^). But in the end, you have to be happy. Good luck. | |
| HELP Why no bass? Why bright? Sydney- My experiences, as Phild stated, have proved to me the necessity to allow components to "break-in". With all due respect to Perk, all of the vendor spec sheets that I've seen indicate that component drift or variation occurs more profoundl... | |
| This Sistrum stuff works Max- The main difference between the applications is airborne vibration as Warren stated. I don't know of any lab situations that include a pair of speakers playing at 105 dB peaks in close proximity to the pneumatic tables (often with 300 lbs gra... | |
| Giving up on Power Race, and going SET? Unsound- Don't feel bad. You've got lots of company! "While I'm not there yet, ..." - no one is there yet! It doesn't exist, yet. Will it ever exist? Who knows. In the end, who cares. I for one do not want for the day when one goes down to the loc... |