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| If bi-amping is so great, why do some high end speakers not support it? In the manual for my new (to me) Vandersteen 2Ci speakers, their recommended version of (vertical) bi-amping is using two stereo amplifiers each driving one speaker with the left output driving the tweeter/midrange and the right connected to the b... | |
| Amplifier Upgrade Decision "...dropped the dime and traded the X150.8 for the X250...its clearly better than the X150.8"You just proved the old car guys adage that there's no replacement for displacement. Better in what way? | |
| mcintosh mc602 If you're referring to the Autoformers, there're plenty of write-ups online explaining the design objectives and their benefits. | |
| Pioneer sx-636 vintage reciever? I have the SX680 model, bought new back when... Used it daily for years and still have it. They are solid. The only word of caution I have for you is the controls get "scratchy" over time. Turn the volume and balance controls while listening and m... | |
| Upgrading amplifiera. "...tube pre's are essentially expensive capacitors surrounded by a bunch of other junk..."Hmmm, depending on the definitions of expensive and junk, that description could technically apply to any audio gear, even including multi-driver speakers. | |
| Is Spiking Necesarry? I think this (spike) discussion is all over the place because we are mixing the applications. I always thought the spikes were provided for people who place their speakers on carpet floor. This way the speakers are, 1) more stable, and 2) they cut... | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? randy-11, do you believe everything the manufacturers tell you? One reason Magnepans are popular is the "value" they offer and that’s accomplished by making tradeoffs. In my relatively short time of ownership, both the stands (Sound Anchor) and vo... | |
| Is Spiking Necesarry? I'll try the concrete slab idea and can put a few felt pads underneath to avoid scratching the wood floor. For now, I've put some isolation control pads - 3'x3' square 1' thick cork sandwiched between rubber, under the three ends of my 2Ci speaker... | |
| Do Mono Block amps provide better sound ?? A better question to ask is for a given manufacturer, is a pair of their monoblocks better than their equivalent stereo amp. The answer would be yes but at usually much higher cost. | |
| Is Spiking Necesarry? What is the general consensus if any, on speakers sitting on hardwood floor in room above basement. I guess this is called hanging floor but I'm not sure. What about some kind of a damping material between the speakers and the floor? | |
| Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question The question about the sock was purely based on curiosity and having looked at the videos, they are clearly not designed for removal unless a repair is needed. Regarding the wires, I know there are a lot of great cables out there and I don't mean ... | |
| Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question By the way, a side question: I see pictures of these speakers with the drivers exposed. Is it possible to easily pull down the mesh skirt or that's just from the manufacturer showing the design, etc.? | |
| Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question You guys have talked me into it. I'll poke and see if I can fish another set of wires through the same path I ran the first ones. It'll be basically two roughly 20' long 12 awg wires from the two pairs of ports on the amp. I can't see any downside... | |
| Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question Well gentlemen, the speakers are in and hooked up. Heavy puppies with the Sound Anchor stands and they look practically new. Followed Johnny’s suggestion and made a set of jumpers using 8 awg wire and I really like the sound they make. Very open a... | |
| Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question Thanks everyone for the input. I found a used pair locally and picking them up later tonight. Very excited. They are replacing a pair of MMGs that I bought a few months ago and as much as I liked their crisp sound and nice soundstage, I could not ... |