mapman
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| Tubes for Audio Research SP16L Kitjv,Your lucky with only 3 tubes.I recently got the Sp 16, with 3 more for the phono stage (6 total).Love the sound to death but I think I have reached my tolerance in regards of # of tubes I care to deal with in my system.I'll be picking up a s... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? " the Woody Herman Band playing songs by Steely Dan (I'm not kidding)"That sounds awesome!I'll have to look for that one! | |
| whats the finest recorded cd you've heard? "Anyone can write anything on a blog. It doesn't make it true."That IS true.The Torme Classic Concert recording is a special one for sure though on the OHMs.emAt the very end of one tune, "Round Midnite", I think, Torme hits an extended high note ... | |
| whats the finest recorded cd you've heard? Tvad,I found the link with the OHM/Carnegie Hall reference:http://tmallin.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!2E9B8218A1747C9D!1233.entry | |
| Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps? Yes, the McCormack is another I would place on my list. | |
| whats the finest recorded cd you've heard? Tvad,I had never heard that one before either.I read that somewhere on an Internet blog. Don't know if its true or not.THe poster related this as part of a conversation with John Strohbeen and indicated that he (Strohbeen) was a regular attendee a... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Hey Rebbi,While sitting here paying bills and listening to the 1983 CD "Fancy Pants" by the Count Basie ORchestra, I was reminded to mention to you to be sure to test out the bigger OHMS with some well recorded Big Band music.Nothing separates the... | |
| whats the finest recorded cd you've heard? THere are many that are top notch but here are a few that come to mindJazz - "Classic Concert Live" - Mel Torme, recorded live in Carnegie Hall, I believe. I read once that OHM speakers are voiced to sound like a performance in Carnegie Hall. Mayb... | |
| If i share libraries in itunes is it same quality? Moving music file data over a wireless network connection should make no difference in the sound compared to downloading over a wire. What will make a difference in sound is the target device which provides the clock to the DAC in regards to jitte... | |
| Why is some vinyl noisy? "All Things Must Pass" was never a very good recording on vinyl or on CD originally in the first place as I recall, which worked to its detriment despite being a very solid collection of songs overall otherwise.The remastered CD version was better... | |
| Sub output: Is it the woofer size or the rated RMS Almarg outlined the issues well I would say. | |
| Brick or Carpet? The reasoning is brick and other similar solid materials are less prone to static electricity and other electrical or magnetic disturbances than carpet. | |
| Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best? Redhunter,I have an old Goldring cart of some kind on my old Dual 1264 on my second 2 channel a/v system and it too sounds really good in particular with the phono stage on the vintage Yamaha cr-420 receiver I have been using of late. Prior to the... | |
| Denon DL 103R vs. AT OC9 - MLII Rob, Yes, I took a small chance with the DL103R based on what I read about it and the price, but it paid off in spades. I will probably never leave this cartridge. Just goes to show that you never know for sure until you listen.There are also simp... | |
| Live with A Hum vs. Buy An Outboard Phono Stage You may have a different problem yet this site provides some potentially useful shielding and measurement solutions.http://www.lessemf.com/mag-shld.html |