knotscott
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| Bi-amping McIntosh MC2120 and MC2125 with Klipsch RP-5 If the amps are sonically identical, I’d be inclined to wire them in a vertical bi-amp configuration. One amp on the left, one amp on the right. You get the benefit of improved separation and soundstage, and each channel has it’s own power suppl... | |
| DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea? Like anything, there are pros and cons. You can definitely get better quality parts for the money with a kit, and the designs themselves are excellent. You completely skip the retail markup, which is a big chunk of the total money you spend on b... | |
| Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? It's interesting and useful to see the systems. | |
| Totem rainmaker woofer Have you tried rotating the woofer 180°? Sometimes gravity takes a toll on the suspension, and rotating it may be a solution. Low hanging fruit. If it’s damaged, it’ll definitely need repair or replacement. | |
| Two subs - should they be the same size or is different ok Since you have both already, no harm in trying them. As mentioned, the key is placement and dialing them in. | |
| Rotel RA-1592 MkII vs RA-6000 It looks like the circuits have a lot in common, with some apparent parts upgrades on the 6000. What’s in the rest of the system? | |
| Single way or multiway There’s no free lunch with speakers. There are many choices to be made, and every one of them has advantages and disadvantages. It’s up to the designer to define the objectives and find the best path forward to meet it, but there will always be ... | |
| Crossover or crossoverless No one is 100% right or 100% wrong. It’s highly subjective and depends on the objective. All have pros and cons, and there are many ways to skin a cat. It boils down to highlighting the best choices, and minimizing the effect of the unavoidable... | |
| Need a tube power amp to go with Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Signature hybrid pre-amp VTA amps for tubes4hifi.com | |
| My new YouTube on Popori electrostat speakers Ralph Karsten called The Holy Grail of stats Cool. Wonder how they compare with Clarysis Audio panels? . | |
| CD's or Vinyl? Is the gun loaded? | |
| Do some DACs "handle" sibilance better than others? DACs can certainly sound different, and some add less crud and sizzle to the treble. | |
| KT88 vs 6550 vs ? for warm midrange - using Cronos Mag lll It’s always subjective, and every tube behaves a bit differently in each circuit, but I’m finding the Tung Sol 7581A (a 6L6 variant) sounds superb in my Dyna/VTA 70s. I’ve run a few EL34s, and I really liked the Gold Lion KT66, but have been absol... | |
| Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage? Have another person present, and let him in. | |
| Decent backup cartridge +1 Nagaoka MP200. You could add a JN-P stylus to it down the road for a pretty major upgrade. |