mapman
Responses from mapman
| Why Don't We See More High Current Electronics? "Your Stax "ear speakers" are, ehem, a different can of worms."No doubt.They are similar to electrostat and other planar speakers, very inefficient, and require some power (not necessarily current) to drive well.I do not listen that loud with thes... | |
| Why Don't We See More High Current Electronics? I have been considering trying a lower powered tube integrated in my second system where I already have a decent sub and fairly efficient tube friendly speakers (triangle Titus XS) currently driven to good effect at up to moderate volume by a "fle... | |
| Why Don't We See More High Current Electronics? unsound,Could be.Regardless of which approach makes more headway, more efficient amps or more efficient speakers efficiency always rules when it comes to doing more for less.I suspect a consumer has more and perhaps also more cost effective option... | |
| Why Don't We See More High Current Electronics? Newer Class D and Icepower specifically meet the criteria, are becoming increasingly popular and are more practical for most, and may be undercutting the value of the traditional heavy, power consuming and expensive to build well monster amp, whic... | |
| So, what DON'T you spend money on? I drive a 1996 Toyota.No smartphone ( I get one from work).No Blu Ray.I get basic cable package with HD service.I have a wife and two kids not yet in college.Also a nice house and generally nice clothes.We take a nice vacation on occasion.I drink ... | |
| Zu Omens Vs Dali Vs Vandersteen Vs Sonus Faber Sebrof,That could be.FWIW, I looked at the specs for the new Omens. Zu indicates bandwidth in their specs but nothing regarding flatness of response that I could see.I would expect getting flat response would be a challenge with most conventional ... | |
| moody blues vs rock hall of fame "I think its a badge of honor that the Moodies aren't in."Also a badge of honor that The MBs have never received much credence from RS magazine.Maybe if Justin Hayward would have just broken a few guitars on stage things could be different...... | |
| Zu Omens Vs Dali Vs Vandersteen Vs Sonus Faber I've read some unconfirmed frequency response measurements on some Zu speakers in blogs (not always the most reliable source for these things and can't remember which Zus exactly, Druids perhaps, but not the newer models) that were not favorable a... | |
| "God Bless the Child" on Idol? Casey is perhaps the best overall performer/entertainer but does he have the "it" factor to make it big and not become Taylor Hicks (who I never really got) part II?Thia has my favorite voice to listen to and excellent poise for 16 years old, but ... | |
| best class a amp for a grand? With 86db efficiency I read, sounds like a good candidate to throw any well made high current high power monster Class A/B or Class D.I had similar need for my large OHM F 5 Series 3 speakers. The compact, energy efficient Bel Canto ref1000m Class... | |
| Zu Omens Vs Dali Vs Vandersteen Vs Sonus Faber OK, so you like how they sound which is great but I would really like to hear more about the quality? What can be said about that compared to the others? | |
| "God Bless the Child" on Idol? Most of the remaining singers have some real and marketable talent I think.I think I read this year they are steering more towards providing the singers the professional constructive guidance and other assistance they need as amateurs at this stag... | |
| moody blues vs rock hall of fame Oh well, not this year.Upcoming 2011 inductees listed the R&R HOF site:"Congratulations to the following artists on their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year! * Performers: * Alice Cooper * Neil Diamond * Dr. John * Darlene... | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues is a much under appreciated guitarist.He knows how to embellish music with his playing and has done so on many of my favorite recordings. He can be lightning fast and flashy also when needed, but seldom over does it. | |
| "God Bless the Child" on Idol? You mean Thia Megia?Yes, that young girl has the voice and demeanor of an angel, both stunning and pitch perfect.I like Pia Toscano and several others as well. |