kalali
Responses from kalali
| Audio Research GS150 vs REF150 SE "How do you determine the current output of a tube amp as manufacturers (tube or SS) do not spec those in their data sheet"The current delivered by an amplifier is a function of the load that the amplifier "sees" and is not a constant value. Some ... | |
| DAC break-in... Plug it in, stick it in a closet and play a CD and put it on repeat. Come back two days later and you're all set to go. Done. | |
| Dynamic compression in speakers themselves? "Yes, I want the big, open, dynamic sound, but I also want great vocal tonality and timbre of instruments."So does everybody and their brother on this site. Set a budget, pick a few brands/models within that budget, and ask for input specific to t... | |
| New system has fatiguing, harsh high frequency sounds. How to fix? The better the sound system, the more you listen to music, the less you leave the house, the less you drive, the less fuel is used. Zero sum energy consumption. Leave the amps on... | |
| Full detailed sound at 30 - 40 - 50 dB Get a Decibel meter and measure the sound level in your room with EVERYTHING off. My bet is you'll see numbers in 40ish range. So regardless of the system, 40ish dB listening levels is basically background music at best. As most have suggested, ge... | |
| Picking a Tube integrated amp What about Cayin integrated amplifiers? The A-50T is getting great reviews. Anyone with experience and how it compares with PL? | |
| Move your sub Best bass sound is when you sit on the subwoofer in your listening position. You really "feel " the bass... | |
| Blown away by YAQIN MC-13S - tube amplifier The X14s will sound at a much higher level if/when fed with (much) more than 12 wpc. Spatial is a wise move. | |
| New system has fatiguing, harsh high frequency sounds. How to fix? The posts are getting way off topic..."I would like my treble to be smooth, sweet, soft, silky and gentle. Right now it is the opposite of that. It is annoying, screechy, metallic and harsh."In my experience, assuming everything is working as expe... | |
| Why are the vocals on some records hidden behind the music on my system? You say the CDs sound fine and the vocals are recessed only on certain albums. The (only) obvious explanations are either those albums are defective or that's how the vocals are recorded on those songs. My suggestion is to play those albums on ano... | |
| Recommended Preamp for pairing an Adcom 555II Amp and Theil CS 3.5 speakers While george is right about the specs on paper, the actual outcome is a different story. I have tried the $49 Schiit Sys between my CD player and 555 and the sound quality was completely lifeless and flat as compared with my Adcom preamp and nowhe... | |
| Moving on from Parasound A21 (maybe?) You already have a very good system. At this level, my recommendation is to try to pin point what aspect(s) of your sound quality you want to improve and just focus on that. A simple cable change, different power cord, adding a power conditioner o... | |
| amp (or receiver) recommendation for Polk Audio RTi A7 floorstanding speakers Are you sure about Yamaha P5000S? The Yamaha P5000S appears to be a pro audio amplifier and already has built in gain controls but only supports balanced inputs. Not sure if it's the best option for your specific application. | |
| Hypex N core module At the risk of making the least contribution to this thread and over generalizing the discussion, my somewhat limited experience with hearing class D amps at various shows and friend's homes has had one thing in common. That quality, almost irresp... | |
| Turntable upgrade recommendations, please. Peter @ pbn, are any of your groovemaster turntables under $2500? |