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| How do the Magnepan 1.7's sound these sounded very good for classical and jazz.haven't heard them with pop/rock yet | |
| Which attributes do you value most? I value them all together.Individually, they have no real value. | |
| how does current work in an amplifier? Atmas,I don't think the SS devices of 40 years or so ago can be compared apples to apples with their tube predecessors.True, probably that SS was cheaper power technology than tubes, but most good vendors tended to maintain and add value with new ... | |
| Merlin TSM with Manley Mahi-Mahi? "Rebbi I thought you might be ending up in Audio Nirvana"Well, let's wait until the initial euphoria wears off and see about that....good chance though..... | |
| how does current work in an amplifier? I've heard Maggies and tube amps work very well together.The dealer did use a REL sub also though however.I would strongly consider a tube amp were I to reacquire a pair of Maggies someday. My caveat is tube amps and Maggies are both relatively fi... | |
| Class D with low-end drive/slam Wyred4sound ------------input impedance - 60Kohm unbalanced (tube pre-amp friendly)stock Icepower module power supplyBC refXXXm series-----------------Input impedance - 100Kohm unbalanced, 200kohm balanced (very tube pre-amp friendly)proprietary B... | |
| Class D with low-end drive/slam The newer and more expensive BelCanto ref XXXm line (I use the 1000ms) also uses a supplemental power supply internally that is integrated with the stock Icepower module. That helps optimize bass performance I believe and accounts for much of the ... | |
| Class D with low-end drive/slam I'll go out on a limb and say the BelCanto ref1000m amps I use are world class in this regard. They will run a tad beyond your price range even used though.Some of the other less expensive BC amps may do quite well also I would expect, especially ... | |
| What's the objection to Floor Standing Speakers? Luckily I have a nice pair of big, heavy macho floor standing speakers with lots of balls (only 4 feet tall or so mind you) to go along with my effeminate looking, puny little negative space Dynaudio monitors on the stands, or I might be insulted. | |
| how does current work in an amplifier? Actually, as 4 ohm speakers go, I think Magnepans are less current hungry than many. They do like lots of power though. | |
| What's the objection to Floor Standing Speakers? I object more to size and weight as obstacles to have to deal with than I do floor stander or not.Most but not all good floor standers also happen to be bigger and heavier, and thereby also harder or less convenient to deal with.Many people do not... | |
| Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players For really surprising results, instead of the beaks, grab a chicken and give this a try: Shlugen Kapores | |
| opinions on amp for Totem Mani Sigs Thorn,I wouldn't say the MF can't do it, but I suspect that other amps can do it better. Few integrateds are champs at delivering lots of current. Separates are generally able to do it better and more cost effectively. I think current delivery mat... | |
| Throwing your gear under the bus Agree with glide.When you are seeking a certain sound, every change to the system changes the equation regarding how everything interacts together and the resulting sound. What did not work optimally before may well be a nice fit now. | |
| Tubes in the Dark? Tubes are fascinating devices to look at for sure. Nothing wrong with a nice presentation.Sunlight is much healthier though (in proper quantities). |