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| No Pain No Gain? As far as the ML No. 32 is concerned, I don't think that either the gain setting or the input offset affects the sound. I believe that these controls are used to match relative levels of each input. I don't think the different settings engage diff... | |
| SET amps and speaker sensitivity. Paul,I agree that one does need to match speaker and amp (as well as linestage for that matter). But, there are so few speakers that work with some SETs, particularly 45s, and MANY high efficiency horn systems and single driver systems have very d... | |
| SET amps and speaker sensitivity. Peter,I never think of biamping as a means of delivering more juice. Rather, I find that the biggest advantage derived from biamping is a significant increase in liveliness and microdynamics at lower volume. But, biamping is quite a complicated su... | |
| SET for 88 dB 4 ohm loadspeaker Tvad,Thanks for the link. The amp shown is a parallel SET. It has two output tubes per channel, but it is NOT pushpull. Rather, the two tubes are hooked up in parallel. Not only does this increase output, it lowers the output impedance of the amp.... | |
| SET for 88 dB 4 ohm loadspeaker Audiofeil,One of us is confused here. What do you mean by SE push pull? Aren't the two designs, single-ended and pushpull inherently different? Single-ended means that one tube (or set of tubes in parallel) reproduces both halves of the wave form ... | |
| SET for 88 dB 4 ohm loadspeaker Monomithos,Power requirements are so dependent on one's listening level and size of room, it is hard to say whether any SET amp will be sufficient for your needs. I would say don't overlook pushpull amps; many sound fantastic and some don't even g... | |
| Upgrading my Basis 2500. Vacuum or no Vacuum? I have the Debut with the vacuum "clamp." A friend has the 2800 without the vacuum. With respect to the difference between the tables, the 2800 is a much lighter table with a "lightly sprung" suspension. It is quite sensitive to footfall and bounc... | |
| SRA VR vs. Ohio I don't recall the specific associated electronics, but the system had Avantgarde Duos and tube electronics. The Ultras and roller balls worked well under everything, except the CDP. It's not that the system sounded bad, just leaned out the sound ... | |
| SRA VR vs. Ohio Yup, the SRA products are designed for components of specific weight, including a consideration of distribution of that weight. Still, one can get a rough idea about how additional dampening will affect particular components, by trying another com... | |
| opinions on the Equi=Tech Wall Cabinet? I don't have any personal experience, but a friend of mine in the high end audio/video installation business, always starts with getting proper power feed. If it is in the budget, he recommends the Equi-Tech panel. All I can say is that the system... | |
| SRA VR vs. Ohio It would seem reasonable to expect that the more one isolates components from vibration, the better. However, that is not always the case. To some extent, it is a matter of tuning the system to one's taste. I generally find that vibration control ... | |
| Audio Note Gaku-on I suppose that if one could afford either, money is not a factor, only personal preference. This stuff is unbelievably expensive. | |
| Audio Note Gaku-on The Gaku-On amps that I am familiar with are from Audionote (uk) and employ 211 tubes in a parallel single-ended configuration (two output tubes per channel). A local dealer had a pair, and, I believe, one customer owned something like three pairs... | |
| Excellent review of CAPACITORS Must read Given that my linestage uses the V-caps and my Audionote monoblocs use their silver caps, I should be in agreement with the ratings.But, even if we could all agree on what constitutes "best" sonic results, which parts best achieve that result woul... | |
| why are most new releases going to four sides? The LP market for current releases relies on audiophile purchases so sound quality is important. In order to squeeze more minutes onto a side, the grooves have to run closer to the label where sound quality suffers. Also, the grooves might have to... |