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| Plugging an Int Rec Pre-Out into another receiver? Sorry chadnliz, but without a fixed VC setting on the amp, he will need to rebalance the channel volume settings on the receiver every time he uses it. Remember, it's an integrated amp, not a power amp.Kal | |
| Plugging an Int Rec Pre-Out into another receiver? The only concern is that you need to find a fixed reference volume level on the stereo amp so that the multichannel balances are maintained every time you use it. If the VC is stepped, it is relatively easy.Kal | |
| Bel Canto eVo 6 Gen2 v Cary Audio Design Cinema 5 BTW, isn't the Cary Cinema 5 a power amp? I was thinking of the Cinema 6 when I replied but either way: The BC Pre6 is not comparable to either in features.Kal | |
| Bel Canto eVo 6 Gen2 v Cary Audio Design Cinema 5 Apples and oranges. The BC is all analog multichannel preamp controller while the Cary is a preamp/processor, I believe.Kal | |
| tube amp for revel salon ? The TacT (or any room EQ) is a band-aid, not a cure, for poor room acoustics.Kal | |
| tube amp for revel salon ? Perhaps you might measure the acoustics in the room before throwing more $$$ into it.Kal | |
| California Audio Labs CL-5 repair? I live down the road from them and have dealt with them on a few occasions. They are reputable.Kal | |
| THORENS Vintage TT- Need help determining Model OK. My Thorens docs indicate the E53 in the era of 1943-1954 and, since I remember it, it was certainly available towards the end of that era. 1957 saw the introduction of the TD range.Kal | |
| THORENS Vintage TT- Need help determining Model It's an e53N idler drive, I believe, rather than direct. Older than the TD series. Fairchild arm.Kal | |
| THORENS Vintage TT- Need help determining Model None of those pix are accesible to me. What format are they in?Kal | |
| Universal Players: Video Quality? Of the ones, I've used the Sim Orbiter has the best video and outstanding audio. (Note that I did not assess the video on the Linn 1.1, so that evaluation does not include it.) I slightly prefer the sound of the BelCanto PL-1A and would 'guess' th... | |
| meridian 861 for stereo vs dedicated 2ch preamp In theory, it is worse than not using an additional A/D + D/A stage. In practice, it makes little or no subjective difference. Kal | |
| meridian 861 for stereo vs dedicated 2ch preamp First, the 800 is a player, although it might function as a preamp/controller with the right board but without the flexibility of the 861 or of any topline preamp.Second, the 861 is a digital device and all analog inputs are digitized for processi... | |
| 'New' Gallo Reference vs. 'old' B&W Matrix 802 Correction: N802Ds are $12K/pr., not $20K.Kal | |
| Linn Chakra poweramps I discuss my experiences with the C3100 and C4100 in the November Stereophile.Kal |