liguy
Responses from liguy
| Why 24/7 warm-up period on amps? Here is except from the Aleph 2 users manual:This amplifier runs hot. The heat sinks will warm up in about an hour to a temperature which will not be comfortable to touch for more than a moment or two, which is 120 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit (50 to... | |
| Why 24/7 warm-up period on amps? Class A amplifiers dissipate maximum power at no input signal and are at best 15% to 20% efficient. I doubt Nelson Pass recommends leaving a pair of 100 watt Aleph 2's powered 24/7. | |
| Zu Essence vs. any Emerald Physics CS series My preference would be open baffle speakers. I am not playing down the ZU speakers but there are physical reasons I would prefer open baffle speakers. | |
| First Watt: current vs voltage The equation for Power is Voltage times Current. Audio amplifiers are power amplifiers. Speakers only care about the power delivered to their load. Amplifiers are rated in a maximum power delivered into a specific load. The amplifier only cares ab... | |
| PASS LABS INT-150 or X-250 with X-1 I have heard both the X350 and the X350.5 and I do not think they sound as differently as everyone has been saying. I have auditioned both courtesy of members of my audio club. I do hear more detail in the X350.5 but the signature is still the sam... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Rrpg: "There is one thing I have noticed. When something sounds good everybody knows it."I wish I had $10 for every audio club meeting at which there were disputes on what sounded good and what didn't. | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Douglas_schroeder stated:Another thought strikes me; is it possible, Liguy, that you have been comparing/using power cords which are somewhat similar in characteristics? i.e. Aftermarket 14 total gauge with stranded conductors, vs. your 12 total G... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? I have stated my opinion but what I find interesting is how two different audiophiles can have differing opinions on how a specific combination of component and power cord sound. | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? I never asked Nelson about power cords although I believe he felt they would not make too much of a difference.Nelson Pass on Power Supplies:http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_4_2/nelpass.html | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? I will try to answer you one at a time so please be patient.Mrtennis: I am an engineer. In my career I have designed RF amplifiers and power supplies. I am an audio hobbiest and member of an audio club. It is my distraction and my method of escapi... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Thank you for understanding my position. For a while it felt like I was under attack for having a different opinion when in fact I always maintained that power cords do make a difference in systems with poorly designed power supplies. The sad part... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? Firstly, I am not trying to start a war with anyone. This is my opinion and I hope you respect my opinion and I do respect yours. My whole premise is that more effort could be put into audio equipment power supplies by the manufacturers to save a ... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? I am truly sorry but I simply do not subscribe to your accessment. I mean no offense. I am sticking to my guns that properly designed power supplies do not require fancy power cords. I do not disrespect your opinion, I simply do not hold the same ... | |
| Do powercords make a difference in sound? I would like to think I have designed a few during my career. | |
| Is no preamp the best preamp of all? Here is Nelson Pass's thoughts on the matter.http://www.firstwatt.com/pdf/art_b1_man.pdf |