leatherneck1812
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| Gallo 3.1's and amps? I have Gallo 3.1's I have ran in order:Response audio modified Jolida 502brc Integrated 60wpc kt88 Ultra Linear Class ABMcIntosh MA6900 Integrated 200wpc SSWyred 4 Sound ST1000 500wpc Class D with Cary 98SLP preampClayton S40 50 wpc Class A SS wit... | |
| Droplet Cd player - tweaks, mods or upgrades? I had a droplet a cpl of years ago. I loved the way it looked but was not enamoured with its sound. I asked 3 well known modders about it. All 3 told me they would have to gut it completely and start from scratch. I sold it and moved on. I think t... | |
| Tube integrated amp recommendations? No there is not an amp for 700 to 900 that will compare, sorry.There is a Jolida 502brc for sale right now for $1,250.00 It was modded by response audio, a well respected audio dealer, builder and modifier. It was my amp last year. I also made the... | |
| Why did I get married? I was married for 18 years ....Ten of them were pretty damn good...Not in a row. She loved music but those were my too poor to have anything nice days. She did blow the woofers in my B&W speakers twice! Ahh the memories..... | |
| Ayon - Integrated Amps I just got a Spirit II 2 weeks ago. Biased it ater it warmed up the first day (tubes were already broken in). Made a few minor adjustments a few days later. I checked it today and it is holding just fine. I see no need to check it again for couple... | |
| Speaker Cables for Gallo Ref 3.1 Morrow Audio SP3 I was using all AZ cables when I bought my Gallos, Satori speaker wire and Silver ref II interconnects. After several amp and preamp combinations and not being able to get away from the same muddy sound you are referencing I boug... | |
| Amp for Gallo Ref 3.1 and Modwright swl 9.0se? I had a Wyred 4 Sound ST-1000 500WPC amp with my 3.1's and it was way more than needed, I think the 250 would be plenty of power for them. The sound was excellent and the price fits your budget. I am currently running a Clayton 50WPC Class A amp w... | |
| Gallo Reference III midrange COOKED Vandermeulen:"Dump them. I really do not like to give drastic opinions, but ANY "high end" manufacturer who does not make you feel satisfied with how they support their products, should be put out of business regardless of how "good" their product... | |
| gallo reference 3.0 positioning? We need more information to be able to give a response to your question. How are they positioned now? Distance from each other and from your listening position? How much toe in? What are the rest of your components? How heavily damped is your room... | |
| gold lion kt 88s break in time I had a set of them in a Cayin integrated a cpl of years ago. I thought they were a little closed in at first too, although the friend who recommended them loved them from the start. Let them run in 24/7 for a week. They were my favorite tubes onc... | |
| How much weight can an upstair room can hold? AndrewdoanI am a carpenter, general contractor and builder of all things great and small for my entire life.A 10 year old house following the standard building codes would allow for 40 pounds per square foot of live load for your floor. Taking 1 r... | |
| High power amp reccomendations, airy highs a must Wyred 4 Sound ST1000 | |
| Gallo Ref 3.1 stands, need more stability, help... Dave,I sit 15 feet from my speakers.I prefer a little less angle on the speakers to achive optimum treble and midrange from my seat. I have the back feet screwed out about 1/4" making the difference from the back to front feet about 1/2" instead o... | |
| Gallo Ref 3.1 stands, need more stability, help... Dave,I had a robust 80lb dog knock over one of my Gallos and damage the speaker cover. The original feet are only 6" apart and the stands can't weigh more than a cpl of pounds. The 4" stands feet are 11" apart and weigh close 15 pounds. The mass i... | |
| Gallo Ref 3.1 stands, need more stability, help... I built 4" stands of solid maple following Mapleshades exact dimensions. I bought heavy footers from Edensound, so mine are not an exact copy. I did it for the same reasonas you, stability. The sound as Dopogue correctly stated improved across the... |