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| Earphones driven by preamp RCAs? Hard to answer as I've never used one. However, ARs tube units have more than decent line driving.My advice stands: Try a good headphone amp. | |
| Earphones driven by preamp RCAs? 1. In general, a well constructed purpose-designed device, like a headphone amp, will be superior, for driving headphones. Note, they have a much lower input impedance than that of the average amp. Of course, such a general statement is irrelevant... | |
| Earphones driven by preamp RCAs? It may maximise the power transfer but if there isn't enought drive power to begin with it won't matter. | |
| Earphones driven by preamp RCAs? The jack ain't the issue; it's what's driving the jack. You preamp has a relatively low output impedance and does a fair job of driving the phones. However, the fact that you have to set the VC at 12 o'clock suggests that there's not much power ou... | |
| Best balanced source direct to amp Theta GenVIII direct to power amps. Handles both digital and analog inputs. | |
| April Music DA220 upsampling digital to analog con Behind the marketing for April Music is Jacques Riendeau from Oracle. | |
| Comparing sound of cables v. wireless No comparison. So far, wireless speakers are little more than toys. There are some transmitter/receivers that are more advanced and there may be better wireless stuff on the horizon, perhaps taking advantage of modern wireless data transmission.Bu... | |
| Best multi-channel pre-amp for music under $1000? I reviewed the AR Pre5 in the May 2004 issue of Stereophile. | |
| Best multi-channel pre-amp for music under $1000? Audio Refinement Pre5 comes pretty close. | |
| Does 1/2" make a difference at 375 Hz ? There are some differences between the two versions of the B139 other than the frame. Consequently, the 1/2" shift is not a real issue. BTW, I have also made a B139 swap, although it was to use the new(er) version with the ears in place of the old... | |
| What's the diff. between preamps and processor? You need a processor capable of decoding DD and DTS. That processor can exist in the player, in the receiver or in a stand-alone processor box. If the latter, you probably also need a pramp/receiver with 6channel analog input. | |
| New ultra high-tech speakers I would characterize these as high quality, high style speakers rather than high tech. Little novel technology is involved. | |
| Revel Studio Discussion- Everything Studio Here I compared the F30s and the Studios in my reviews. The biggest differential is the midrange in clarity and integration. | |
| Revel Studio Discussion- Everything Studio Here I have never had the Salons in my listening room although I have been impressed with them at other sites. Part of my decision not to try the Salons is the visual factor since my stereo listening area is also my living room. This space is 15x26 wit... | |
| Revel Studio Discussion- Everything Studio Here Nothing useful. Just reinstalled the Revel Studios in the system as the (unnamed) review speakers are moved out to the MCH system. Lovely! Over the years, I have swapped the Studios in and out as others were auditioned and I am always gratified wh... |