lewinskih01
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| Getting an external crossover: worth doing? Bob,Your are dead on: I meant 10B sub crossover. And the benefits you describe are exactly what I'm after.Isn't the bottom octave the 20-40 Hz range? I agree REL subs aren't ideally suited for crossing over at 70 or 80Hz, but then I'm not followin... | |
| Getting an external crossover: worth doing? Sorry my post wasn't clear. The setup I envision: cdp > pre > crossover > MC275 > speakers.............................................................|_powered subThe stereo amp would continue to drive the speakers (with their interna... | |
| Which of Mozart's No.39 & 41 CD should I get? Thank you all! I truly appreciatre it. So many options...it was difficult to make A decission. Eventually decided to go with the Mackerras' by Linn, and I'm definitely taking note of the other recommendations and keeping in mind interpretations va... | |
| Which of Ravel's Bolero CD should I get? Thank you guys. Been looking into your suggestions only to find out now I have another problem: choosing just one!Seems Telarc is an audiophile-type label. Is Decca one too, or is it a classical-type label? I was expecting to see Deutsche Grammaph... | |
| Tact 2.2 XP: which configuration to get? Thanks for the replies.Are you using the 2.2 built-in DAC for the main speakers, or do you have it connected to an outboard DAC? The configuration I envision once I'm done upgrading piecemeal would be: cd transport > 2.2 > outboard DAC > ... | |
| Mcintosh or Classe I recently bought a McIntosh MC275 (tubes), so my personal experience is not so relevant here. Nevertheless my dealer carries McIntosh and Classe. FWIW, for B&W 800 series speakers he prefers McIntosh solid state to Classe (he is a "tube-type"... | |
| Need guidance on isolation devices Thank you all indeed! This is very helpful.So source first. Will look into all these options, but the tips give me a great starting point.Mapman: currently the system sits on an Ikea MDF piece. Not good, I know. The rack is the first thing I know ... | |
| Need guidance on isolation devices Thanks for the input!I must admit, however, I'm probably not being able to understand some leads.Been looking at Herbie's products and will probably try out something. Dead Balls seem to fall in the same camp of cones + sorbothane kind of products... | |
| Which amp, preamp would match B&W 803S? Check out the B&W forum (if you haven't already) http://www.htguide.com/forum/forumdisplay.php4?f=22I own 804s with Rotel amplification and have come to the same conclusion you have. Many people like the B&W and McIntosh or Classe sound. T... | |
| Recommendations on the music of Astor Piazzolla I'd go for Hora Cero (Zero Hour) too, and La Camorra. There is A LOT of his work from the 60s and 70s, so a lot on vinyl. Not sure what you are able to get where you are at, though. GREAT musician. If you are looking to start exploring his work yo... | |
| Might operating a 50Hz unit at 60Hz affect sound? Thanks for the input. Will change the fuse.It turns out I asked my dealer in the US and the Mac 275 (tubes) is manufactured with two pairs of slots in the mains supply so it can be easily switched from 110V to 220V. No large transformer needed. Li... | |
| Might operating a 50Hz unit at 60Hz affect sound? Sorry, you are dead right. I messed up: my US system is 110V/60Hz and I'll move to Argentina, where the power is 220V/50Hz.I don't have a turntable. For once this is good news.Can I then disregard the 50/60Hz issue with both solid state and tube a... | |
| Which Davies' Kind of Blue CD sounds better? Thank you all. Not surprisingly there are different views and that's what makes it rich. At least I have a short list. Let's see what I can find.Regards, | |
| Which Davies' Kind of Blue CD sounds better? Thanks. It needs to be CD though. Can't benefit from SACD and don't have a center channel. Too bad. | |
| Rowland Model 6 + b&W 804s a good match? Hifimaniac: The 804s have 2 6" woofers, so not big at all. These are usually not so difficult to drive, although they can always use some help in deep bass generation. The biggest issue with these speakers I believe is the tweeter, which can sound... |