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| difficulty finding CD player match for Magneplanar Ok, so the question is then how to find a player that sounds like the old Cal Audio, other than trial and error?TEchnically, impedance matching between source and pre-amp is the only thing I know of that matters, so if those specs look good, that ... | |
| Floorstander or bookshelf? BTW, I also agree to make sure what you have is tuned in optimally before changing. | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Bond,Toe-in/out relative to prime listening position is the best way to tune the top end of the Walshes.Use a loosely rolled up sock or foam plug to partially obstruct the flow of air through the ports on the bottom to tame the low end if needed.P... | |
| Floorstander or bookshelf? Either can work but good choices for floorstanders in a room that size will be more limited. For floorstanders I'd look at OHm Micro Walsh talls, 100.3s (there are a few pair up for sale on agon currently for well under $1000), 1000s, Totem Arro, ... | |
| difficulty finding CD player match for Magneplanar There is another thread that I started going on talking about impedance matching issues between amp/pre-amp and how a poor match can affect bass levels...some good stuff to know there. Same can be true between source and pre-amp. Maybe that is par... | |
| High Current SS amps with input impedance = 200K Yes, you can cross all the Ts and dot all the Is and there is still that mysterious place known as ..... The (audio) Twilight Zone....Ominous music cue........ | |
| High Current SS amps with input impedance = 200K Foster,Yes, it will be interesting what that device might do in your case. On paper, the VTL and McCormack appear to be a pretty good match. The DNA 500 is the only other (non Class D) 500w/ch amp that I have considered to-date. | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? REbbi,I suspect you are in for a treat once you get everything set up! | |
| Music file format advice What matters is that it is a loss-less format. I've used both lossless Windows MEdia Audio (.wma) and .wav lossless and they both do the job if your device supports either. | |
| High Current SS amps with input impedance = 200K Here are the leading contenders for the position of amp in my main system:1) Wyred 4 Sound st-1000 or sx1000, best value, 500w/ch Class D offers potentiall best overall dynamics in my price range, 60K ohm input impedance, reported best of class re... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Reb,That's a tough one!I suspect either will sound very good and thr right choice is the one with the features that best float your boat! | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Mamboni,Thanks for the if. The 500W Wyreds could well be the way I go. The value is there and your recommendatio with the 5s makes for a strong case. Thanks!THE, nice $100 pickup. Upgrading will make a big difference. It did when I went from origi... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Mamboni,You are using the 500w/ch Wyred4Sound amp these days I think I recall?How do you like it? Any chance this is too much power for the 5s resulting in the driver damage you report? The 500w/ch Wyred is probably the most powerful amp option ou... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? "output impedance is only 50K"You meant 50 ohm, I assume, right Rebbi? | |
| High Current SS amps with input impedance = 200K Thanks everyone for sharing your expertise and attention on this. Much appreciated. Impedance matching is one of those things that I know makes senes to look at for optimal "synergy" between components, but I learned a lot regarding the details of... |