jim_swantko
Responses from jim_swantko
| LINN KLOUT QUESTION Linn is still very much into Activ speaker configurations. The cards are easily removed to convert the amp back to full-range operation. | |
| LINN KLOUT QUESTION Sounds like the amp has an aktiv card installed. Aktiv cards are active crossovers - which are designed for specific linn speakers.Klout is a great amp. | |
| First cd purchase Scorpions - Blackout. | |
| Processor input I can attest to the fact that running a pre through the processor loop does improve the sound of the processor.. I saw the same thing with my LS-26 and Meridian 861. | |
| I just wanted to play a record Thank God he didn't want to watch a movie! :) | |
| Parasound Halo - SimAudio Aurora or Bryston I auditioned the JC-1's and honestly wasn't very impressed... I've never been a fan of Bryston either - both are too aggressive up top to my ear.Never heard the Sim so can't comment on that.Good luck. | |
| Velodyne Spl series vs. SVS Subs Great pics Lienly!! Loved the chickens!!! :) | |
| ARC Ref3 Bal-SE button..what for? Mitch - after looking at your system - I'm afraid my photo's would be quite boring in comparison!! :) | |
| ARC Ref3 Bal-SE button..what for? From the LS26 owners maual:"BAL/SE: Select as appropriate for each input. For source components having balanced (XLR) connections to the LS26, select BAL. For single-ended (RCA) sources, select SE. Once selected for an input source, the setting is... | |
| Linn -- one generation ago Ikemi source5103 processor/pre (used as a 2-channel pre)Klout amp5140 speakers (but upgrade the tweeters to Espek tweeters - TRUST ME ON THIS!!)Have fun! | |
| Help: Order of importance: Pre, Amp, DAC, speakers SpeakersPreDACAMP | |
| Power Conditioners Suited to Digital Front End I've had great results with Audio Magic conditioners on my source/pre's. | |
| Seeking hot running amps I'd vote Pass and Parasound JC-1's.... both those puppies can easily heat a room. | |
| balanced/xlr vs. unbalanced/ single ended I'm using a Meridian 861 and I too found a noticeable improvement with balanced cables over single ended. | |
| Mcintosh,Meridian,Anthem,Classe surround sound You can also pick up a used Meridian 861 in this price-range... it too is upgradeable and my personal choice. |