jmcgrogan2
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| Next step: tube pre or tube power amp? 09-09-09: StevecussI'd prefer a tube power amp for WAF and convenience - I can hide it behind some fake greenery in our AV cabinet...Tube amps that I've owned throw out more heat than any Class A SS amp I've owned. So you may not be able to hide a... | |
| Next step: tube pre or tube power amp? While your speaker profile will come into play, I can't quite agree with Tvad's numbers. I've been driving a pair of speakers that are 8 ohms nominal and 4 ohms minimal, 89 db sensitivity, in a fairly large room with a 80 wpc tube amp for a year n... | |
| Is rewiring worth it considering... I'm just a guy trying to make sense of something that doesn't.Idfnl Good luck with that......let me know how you make out. | |
| Is rewiring worth it considering... There is more to cable construction than just the gauge of the conductor. Some use multi-stand very small conductors, some are larger gauge solid core conductors. Not all conductors are copper, some are silver, gold, platinum, palladium or carbon.... | |
| Is rewiring worth it considering... This is one of many audio questions that cannot be answered, sorry. As with other questions relating to personal tastes, such as favorite wine, scotch, favorite golf clubs, favorite car, etc. Listening to music is an emotional experience, not a lo... | |
| Is rewiring worth it considering... First of all, the thickness of a wire has nothing to do with sound quality. The thin wire inside your speaker may very well sound better than your garden hose speaker cable.Secondly, you can re-wire inside your speaker, I know many who have. Some ... | |
| CD Player Under $1.5k With Vinyl Sound Sorry, but I tend to agree with Buconero117, that you are chasing a ghost. Especially if you are limiting yourself to current production models. I would recommend looking for a player capable of SACD first and foremost. I have heard some very good... | |
| Can anyone help? Well, it sounds like it could be one of several issues. First, make sure that you have the Auto turn on/off system defeated by moving the 'Select' switch to the center position 'Manual' in the Auto Turn On section in the rear of the amp. If this f... | |
| I need help with my Equipment addiction 09-05-09: BobheinatzI have some great speakers and some nice mono amps currently for sale here on audiogon. Hawking your wares in the Discussion Forums really shows poor tastes.09-05-09: GandmeIt's hard to find a "as new" demo BMW that is 60% off!... | |
| I need help with my Equipment addiction Macdadtexas, getting the ARC preamp won't end your search. You are seeking something that you cannot find, eternal contentment. You will still follow your 12 steps for the next item. There is no end until you first admit that you have a problem.Ma... | |
| I need help with my Equipment addiction Throw away ALL glossy audio rags, and stop visiting audio websites. Yes, this is quiting cold turkey, but the desire will subside. It's just like quitting any other nasty habit.Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go buy some more crack.Cheers,John | |
| Recommended components on Stereophile Magazine. As further clarification of my previous posts, I'd like to add two comments.1) I do not fully trust Stereophile's recommendations. In my 20+ years as a subscriber, I've found their recommendations to be hit or miss, just like anyone else's opinion... | |
| Recommended components on Stereophile Magazine. 1) I'd probably buy the $3K Class A rated component.2) Absolutely NOT!!!!3) See 1).Cheers,John | |
| New or Old DAC No problem with you disagreeing with me Pettyofficer, that's part of what makes this hobby fun. FWIW, your tube rectification is in the power supply section, which is also analog based, not in the digital or digital to analog conversion stage. Yes... | |
| What does your motor controller sit on? Walker Audio Valid Points and Resonance Control Discs. |