larryi
Responses from larryi
| Slam possible with Tubes instead of SS ?? Solid state is capable of high output, hence volume. But, to me "slam" is more meaningful when one is talking about dynamics at reasonable volume levels. In that case, I think it is much harder to find solid state amps that sound dynamic and deliv... | |
| Cartridge life really only 3 years?? It is at least theoretically possible for rubber/elastomer used in the suspension of the cartridge to degrade with age, either from exposure to pollutants in the air (ozone), or because some of the compounds may be slightly volatile. This is the t... | |
| Sound diffusion panels--do they reduce brightness? I would first try to identify the source of your problem--is it the room, or is it equipment related? Try setting up the system temporarily with the speakers somewhat away from the walls and your sitting position fairly close to the speakers (say ... | |
| Adjust+ Vs. Fozgometer For Azimuth Adjustment I set my azimuth visually, because, it is more important to get the stylus properly aligned than to get the electrical generating elements aligned for minimum crosstalk (I am more concerned about record wear than maximum separation). I then used t... | |
| Adding tubes to SS system-Tube Preamp Amp or Int? NNck, It really isn't possible to say what works just from numbers; even looking at the published curves only gives one an inkling of what may be troublesome, but, even then, actual experience often contradicts the measured statistics. Still, to r... | |
| Adding tubes to SS system-Tube Preamp Amp or Int? Nnck,All of the subject areas you touch on are complex, so, at best I can offer only some very general advice.I would start with looking for speakers. By far, speakers define the basic sound of the system. Find what you like and then look for a co... | |
| Adding tubes to SS system-Tube Preamp Amp or Int? At least here, it does not seem to be a minority opinion that a tube power amp is the preferred way to sample tubes. I agree with that, with the caveat that it is quite important to consider power requirement as well as output impedance match. I t... | |
| Adding tubes to SS system-Tube Preamp Amp or Int? NNck,As I understand your setup, you need a tube linestage (instead of a buffer) because you need the volume control. Does the signal then get passed back and through the JC2 circuitry so that the HT passthrough is acting sort of like an external ... | |
| Mark Levinson 32 or Audio Research Reference 3 Trance, As I mentioned above, I own a Ref. No. 32, though I don't think it delivers "ultimate" performance. It is, quite decent sounding, and my observation of its sonic merits come from listening to it in a system that does not have other Levinso... | |
| Mark Levinson 32 or Audio Research Reference 3 I own a Levinson No. 32 preamp (includes phonostage cards). It is currently a back up unit (my primary unit is an Emotive Audio Epifania with remote control). I really like its flexibility and incredibly useful remotely controlled features. As far... | |
| Vote for best US made solid state amp I have hardly heard all the contenders, and no solid state amp in my own system for quite a while, but, I've heard a few in friends' system and at shows, etc. I generally find Ayre electronics to be consistently nice sounding in a wide range of sy... | |
| heavy weight I don't know what might constitute excessive weight for that table, but, it is generally the case that too much weight will cause excessive wear of the thrustplate and the ball at the end of the spindle that rests against the thrustplate.Too much ... | |
| Is this clipping? My guess is that the speakers, more than anything else, are the culprit. I've heard a number of single driver speakers. I love the detail, clarity and liveliness (incredible dynamics within a somewhat restricted absolute volume), but, they tend to... | |
| Recommended Shostakovich? Don't forget the chamber works as well -- quartets, sonata for viola and piano, and piano trios. My favorite Shostakovich piece is the Piano Trio No. 2, particularly the Beaux Arts Trio version. | |
| Changed Speaker Placement NOW BOOMY I would also endorse use of the Sumiko method. When using this method, it is surprising how much bass response changes with the smallest of placement change. That means that one could find a spot that at least minimizes boom while staying reasonab... |