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| How can I bi-amp a 5-channel amp to my speakers ? I've actively bi-amped my speakers and agree with Sean. In case you're curious: to actively bi-amp you'll insert an electronic crossover between the pre-amp and the power amps. One set of pre-amp outputs will feed a full spectrum signal to the cro... | |
| Do "gold" discs sound better? I agree with the above opinions about gold CDs being more hype. I think that the engineering, mastering and attention to manufacturing details have much more to do wit the sound.A couple of quibbles:Craig, isn't "The Healer" a John Lee Hooker albu... | |
| Very Basic Tube/SS Pre-AMP/AMP Question I've had a tube pre-amp with solid state power for nearly ten years and like it a lot. However, it's been so long since I've had any other combination that I may be missing something. | |
| Girl diagnoses & solves mechanical problem Sc,I think you should try that SET amp kit. My wife had a similar experience when we built a fence a couple of years ago. She was apprehensive about using my circular saw. After I showed her how to use it properly, she set to work. Ten minutes lat... | |
| Stylus cleaning: tools, fluids, techniques? Thanks, everyone.Anyone know where to find the vibating stylus cleaners? Needle Doctor? Elusive Disc? Music Direct? | |
| Any help on Threshold s550e amp? Jdh9:I have Threshold amplification also and love it. I used an S/500 for a couple of months before buying a pair of SA-1. In the interrim, I also had a chance to listen to the S/200. I found the S/200 to be a little sweeter than the S/500 but wit... | |
| What would you do?? Pricha00,Soix has a good idea with the citrus scent. Works in keepng cats form using our landscaping as a sand box, so it should work on your speakers. I'd recommend sprayng the scent on the grilles, that way you won't take any chances with the ne... | |
| I don't remember much, but I remember...... Yes, I remember both (actually three):First record owned: "Song of the South" soundtrack. I got it from my parents when I was four. Played it at 1:00 am when I was supposed to be sleeping on a plastic protable record player (until I got caught).Fi... | |
| Using very bright and very dull CD's to test the extremes. Stevegolf1,Actually, the MFSL issue of The Band's "Music From Big Pink" helped me decide on Apogee Stages over the Martin Logan Sequels. The Apogees breathed more life into this recording than did the MLs. | |
| Superior sound from newer CD players? Say811, I don't have exactly the same experience that 1953 has, but I preferred my Micromega Stage 2 to the Pioneer DV-05 I had for a month or so. The Micromega was just as detailed, but more relaxed and had fuller bass.The DV-05 blew away my old ... | |
| Need Help Designing a Dream Room Ozfly,I won't comment on Albertporter's or AVDcreations' recommendations on what to do. From previous posts, Albertproter has a room envied by many AudiogoNers, past and present.However, both Sean and Albertporter have good thoughts on HOW. It is ... | |
| babys and your components Marakanetz,Luckily, my 15 month-old doesn't care for cords or wires. My wife found a power strip box at Babies-R-Us to secure most of the plugs in my system. My speaker cables only frustrate the baby because she trips on the occasionally on her tr... | |
| Tweeter failure in Celestion SL 700s Stooges,Sorry to hear about your loss. I've coveted the SL700's for over ten years. If I could convince my wife that I really do NEED two pair of main speakers, I'd buy a pair.On to your problem. Try putting the Adcom 5400 on the woofers. If that ... | |
| Roger Waters... Chriskh,OK, not DCC, but Sony/Columbia have issued a gold version of "Amused to Death". They used the Super BitMap processing, too. Sounds pretty good, though I can't comment on a comparison with the British vinyl. | |
| Need some wisdom comparing planars Timwat,You've got a lot of information here to sort through.I agree with 1953 on the virtues of Apogees. I've owned Stages for eight years now.Sean makes good suggestions regarding a subwoofer. I'd recommend a small, fast sub, also. I used a Velod... |