mapman
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| Amp more important than speakers? Why do you think it is called an audio "system"?Look up the definition of a system.How you get there does not matter as much as the end results, though there are still happy paths and not so happy paths.A little experience and knowledge certainly ... | |
| Gallo 3.5 vs Merlin VSM-MXe For what you are looking for, with the right amplification and setup, I think the Gallos will carry more weight and might be able to challenge the MErlins, but I would expect the two to always sound a good bit different in overall presentation, wh... | |
| Amp more important than speakers? The happy/MOST EFFICIENT path to the best results is room 1st, speakers second, amp third and then the rest.Other orders can work well also as long as the end results are in synch, but will likely take more time and expense to optimize and results... | |
| Speakers for Bedroom - Vinyl/Vintage equipment I would be careful to confirm, if even possible, the operating condition of vintage speakers like those that have been around for years. If original, they likely need work. If not, they are often upgraded with different drivers, crossovers, etc. t... | |
| Oh how I wish Class D amps ... Correction:The Class G Hitachi receiver I owned was a sr-804, not an sr-803. | |
| Oh how I wish Class D amps ... I also used to own a 1970's vintage Class G Hitachi sr803 receiver for many years. Class G is an older similar but much different relative of Class D.The Class G amp there clearly exhibited its advertised ability to deliver double its rated 50w/ch... | |
| Oh how I wish Class D amps ... I replaced a 120 w/ch Musical Fidelity A3CR with the 500w/ch BelCanto ref1000m monoblocks.This was primarily for the benefit of my big OHM F5 series 3 speakers, the largest and most power hungry I own also in teh largest room.In my case, the diffe... | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? One thing I have observed with the TAD amps is that they seem to have a lot of zing and zest in the upper midrange and up into the higher frequencies, similar to what I have heard with what I would consider to be the better tube amps I have heard,... | |
| Oh how I wish Class D amps ... "On the other hand it would be hard to find 2x1000W class A amplifier to compete with BC Ref 1000 not only for monetary reasons but also for power requirements (10kW@110V=91A)"Not to mention size and weight.I pay no attention to this sounds better... | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? Pm,Let us know how the Merlins work out with the TAD Hibachi 125 monoblocks.I suspect this should be a match made in heaven.I know the TADs are working out extremely well with my little and fairly easy to drive (like the Merlin with RC I suspect) ... | |
| comcast upgrade Got it. It worked. Menu button with box off brings up a config menu you can set tv resoultion with. Power button then exits and saves.Much better! Thanks so much Alpass!Is this an "undocumented feature".Typical Comcast. Their whole system is geare... | |
| bel canto and wyred 4 sound I don't think you can compare the two brands. Wyred amps are mostly similar save power ratings however BC designs vary more. THe better BCs have improved power supplies and are tube pre-amp friendly. Different BCs use different version ICEPOWER mo... | |
| Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker? "The answer has to be yes, if all other speakers were connected to a 5w tube amp."No doubt high efficiency is the way to go with a 5 watt tube amp. No arguments there.However, the most efficient high efficiency speaker still may not be the "best",... | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? I have never heard Silverlines but they have a good reputation. I wonder if the other monitors you are looking at are really any better? PRobably different sounding to some extent at a minimum. | |
| Speakers free of grain, glare and steel? Yes, omni's are different and often require some time for the ears to adjust if not used to it. That's one of the reasons OHM offers such an extended in-home trial period.I've owned OHM Walsh speakers since 1981 and I found my ears did not fully "... |