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| Is a Power Amp the Answer? Room size and shape may be limiting bass extension and volume to some degree. Sub may actually be more helpful in this case to allow more sdjustment of bass parameters. | |
| Heard the B&W N804d3s ... rlb61, I cannot say if the bass above 25 or 30 Hz is noticeably better represented on the F12 than the L12's, as I was going to try them but went a different direction. They are both well regarded by users. I did try two smaller sealed SVS subs i... | |
| Heard the B&W N804d3s ... A good sub should sound good with the 804's and actually will do more to the perceived sound than just add lower bass. The 804's are basically very revealing older monitors with "built-in stands", as opposed to full range speakers. I agree with ... | |
| Amp ac cable connection Not everyone agrees that power line noise is not problematic and therefore not in need of attention, including equipment designers, with some form of line conditioning built into at least some high end amplifiers (one example: http://www.stereophi... | |
| Amp ac cable connection Benjie, everybody comes to this discussion with different power service, gear and ears. While there may be an absolute sound many are seeking, there are many paths to get there. Power conditioning is one of them and has it's uses and benefits. I ... | |
| Amp ac cable connection If you are in an apartment building or condo you may benefit from conditioner as there will very likely be a lot of noise in your AC, and conditioner may improve sound even as it limits current. If you are in a single family home near a transfer s... | |
| Is a Power Amp the Answer? Not crazy about GoldenEar subs, and then for any sub you are stuck with crossover issue to free speakers and amp of lowest bass at high volume. How about selling/trading your Triton Five for Three or Two models with powered subs built in? Or, I ha... | |
| Now it's subs Subs should not be a mystery to audiophiles, and I think they have gotten a bad rap because users have under bought and not taken enough care in set up. I have been using subs in 2-channel systems with a lot of personal satisfaction for well over ... | |
| Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I have not heard the Hegel with MA speakers but it is a good amp. Two other good solid state integrated amps in the general price range of the Hegel are the Naim XS 2 and the Rega Elicit r. If your are able to affo... | |
| 2.0 Stereo speakers on a $2000 budget? The ProAc jumps out at me right away as interesting choice.speakers I have heard and liked with that NAD amp or close relative:-Vandersteen 1cDynaudio Audience (82 and 122 both available now on Agon used)-B&W 683 S2-Focal Chorus 726note these ... | |
| Integrated Amplifier for Monitor Audio Silver S2 Speakers The Monitor Audios are great sounding speakers for the price point. Perhaps not the most revealing in the upper treble, but their pitch, tone and timing can be quite good when matched with the right electronics.I have some MA Apex 40's which I be... | |
| Vinyl and subwoofers Since you are experiencing this with two different turntables and multiple cartridges, acoustic feedback and physical set up in the room must be part of the problem. Can you try wide frequency response head phones capable of very deep bass with th... | |
| Please help ...integrated amp under $1200 In addition to the NAD you suggest there are several nice solid state integrated amps for sale on Agon now at or below that price point including: Creek Discovery 50A, Naim NAIT 5i, Hegel H70, Vincent SV-256 mk, and Primare I22. Depending on your ... | |
| Linear power supply for Arcam irdac Ok, I ordered a Main Cables R Us linear power supply from the U.K. for Arcam irDAC, upgraded at factory with rhodium IEC socket and fuse, and silver DC supply cable. It is currently connected to Wiremold power strip by a Nanotech 308 AC cable with... | |
| Jeff Beck Loud Hailer mapman - haven't heard Rock and Roll Party, will check it out. I was doing some digging yesterday and listened to Jeff Beck Truth again from 1968 with band including Rod Stewart and Ron Wood - terrific bookend to his latest work. |