larryi
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| SET vs Single Ended Parrallel Paul,I agree that, in terms of definition, parallel SET is an SET. But, the original poster is asking about what, if any sonic differences there are between use of one and more than one output tube. You are one of the most experienced poster so I,... | |
| Double width studs for isolation? You need to get a good book and practical advice on construction for sound isolation. It is a complicated subject. Also, check out the following site for helpful advice:http://www.soundproofing.org/index.html | |
| SET vs Single Ended Parrallel The only meaningful way to compare the sound of both approaches would be to hold as many other variables (apart from the number of tubes utilized) constant. However, there is a lot more to implementing parallel single-end. So, comparing any two am... | |
| Should a Furman power conditioner Buzz? Something is wrong. I have two different Furman units, one for video and another on audio amplifiers. Neither emit noise, either through the unit or through components connected to it. What would be the use of a conditioner that causes noise? Some... | |
| Proper Toe-in Configuration Team212,The method described is essentially the "Sumiko Method" taught to dealers of Sonus Faber and Vienna Acoustics" speakers. I have helped a dealer set up several systems using this method.This method emphasizes getting the bass response right... | |
| Proper Toe-in Configuration The correct toe-in is dependent on a wide range of considerations -- personal preference, room size and shape, distance from listener, speaker design and voicing, etc. As one of the last steps in setting up a speaker, I personally experiment with ... | |
| Are you using anti-skating or not I use test records with increasing modulation to set antiskating at a point where both channels track evenly. Use of some antiskating ALWAYS improves tracking ability in the arms I've dealt with. But, using this method I almost always end up apply... | |
| Lean sound. What's the cause? Jylee,Is there a reason, then, that you need a linestage? Do you run other sources? Minimizing unnecessary junctions, such as interconnects and rca jacks, all the switching in a linestage, etc. might improve sound. A friend who uses a very good tu... | |
| Get new FM receiver or better antenna? Kotta,Your suggestion for the C. Crane antenna looks interesting. It appears to be a fancy and more versatile version of a simple dipole antenna at a not unreasonable price. They give good advice on alternative configurations of the dipole legs.Di... | |
| Lean sound. What's the cause? Unless one spends BIG bucks on a multichannel receiver, these things necessarily compromise sound quality. In particular, volume controls are critical to sound quality and good ones cost a lot of money. So, most multichannel receivers go with chea... | |
| Get new FM receiver or better antenna? Even if you upgrade to a better tuner, you will need a decent antenna, so I would start there first. Check out the following website for guidance on indoor antenna selection:http://www.gcaudio.com/resources/howtos/antenna.htmlThere is a link on th... | |
| Harmonic Resolution Systems - under SS pre-amp It's pretty hard to say if there will be an improvement. There will likely be a change, but whether the change is for the better is another matter. A lot of people think that any reduction in vibration (either from external sources or internally g... | |
| The best phono stage out there? Ecka,At best, you will be able to compile a list of candidates. Unfortunately, there is no realistic way to audition the various candidates in your own system.I've only heard the Sutherland at shows, so at best, I can say that the systems I heard ... | |
| Buffer pre or active pre... Hi5,It appears that you are talking about an active buffer linestage with unity or close to unity gain vs. an active linestage with some gain. If you don't need the gain, the simpler circuit should sound better. The buffer linestagestage, if well ... | |
| Buffer pre or active pre... When you say buffer pre, you are talking about an active preamp, the buffer being an active component. Do you mean a unity gain (no gain) buffer preamp vs. one with gain? Or, are you confusing active vs. passive (no amplification stage or buffer s... |