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| 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). | |
| How necessary is a zerostat gun? I hope not very.Haven't used one in 30 years. | |
| opinions on amp for Totem Mani Sigs I'd love to hear the Manis in my system with the ARC sp16 pre and Bel Canto ref1000m mono blocks. I run a pair of Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkii monitors, which is not too far removed from what I've heard with Manis, with this combo and I think Mani's w... | |
| Three best audiophile CD/LP in your collection AP,Stellar Attraction.com is a very good free progressive rock internet station. | |
| ZU OMEN speakers 12ohms?? The thing I like about the Zus on paper (having never actually heard them), in addition to their high efficiency, easy load, and supposed ability to go loud well, is that they use a single wide range driver for most of the sound, supplemented by a... | |
| Three best audiophile CD/LP in your collection i don't know if its the absolute best but i've been enthralled with the album "THRAK" by king crimson of late.the song "one time" in particular is a tune i can't stop listening to. i find this tune most captivatind. the vocals and playing is simpl... |