macdonj
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| Theta Gen V owners I recently e-mailed Theta. Ed told me that they are no longer doing upgrades or modifications to Generation V processors since they are no longer in production and the Generation VI is coming (see other threads for that discussion). They will do u... | |
| Help with amp selection To follow up wtih P_mmk, I've had some experience with older NAD and Rotel equipment. The Rotels I've had (two or three generations earlier than the RB-991) had weighty bass, but were a bit aggressive on top. The old NAD gear (pre Monitor series) ... | |
| I m a beginner. Please help Davejms,If you have yet to buy your first equipment, I'd second some of the recommendations above and urge you to spend time in the local dealers' listening rooms. You'll learn what sounds good to you, how to describe what you want to others, what... | |
| The partner or wife factor Does anyone know where Sean lives? Don't worry, his equipment is in no danger from me, it's his girlfriend I want for my listening room(s). :-) | |
| Speaker punishing bass The Rhythm Devils "The Apocalypse Now Sessions" forces me to keep a subwoofer with my speakers. | |
| Passive Bi-Amping of Stereo Amps It seems like that would cause a short circuit at the output stage of the amp. | |
| threshold stasis 2 information needed Check out www.rsvlonline.net/vintageamp/default.htm for Jon Soderberg's website. Jon is a former Threshold technician who now modifies Threshold equipment. He's seen some good feedback on this site.I own four channels of Threshold amplification (a... | |
| Any good cheap integrated amps? I agree with several here, the NAD integrateds are ice units. May be too bright with the likes of B&W monitors though. A friend of mine had good luck with Adcom for years before switching to the warmer sound of vintage Carver. Both of these sh... | |
| Album Sides I find that I remember the music I grew up with by album sides (third song on side one, etc.). That said, I struggle trying to decide which is better, Led Zepplin "Physical Grafitti" side 3 or Rush "Moving Pictures" side 1. Most times I don't have... | |
| Amperage? Massvm,No, you're not wrong. | |
| Do loudspeakers need to be Refurbished? Pernilla,I think Sean has a great idea (wish I'd thought of it). Another bit of information: there are companies out there that are able to replace the surround (and the spider I imagine) of various drivers. I've not tried any of these services be... | |
| Bela Fleck and the Flecktones I second Vtvu: see the Flecktones live. Bela and Victor, especially, are amazing. | |
| Speakers with Rotel amp I've had two Rotel amps in the past: RB-890 and RB-990. I noticed that after an hour or two of listening that fatigue would set in. After changing amps- I couldn't bear to part with my Apogees, I now blame a slightly hot top end in Rotel amplifica... |