mapman
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| Audiophiles get NO respect Was the reviewer's name Eric Cartman? | |
| how big a speaker can you put in an 11 x 11 room? "so i'm nuts to be looking at SAlon2s, CremonaMs and Reference 3A Grand Veenas?"For a room that size, big speakers are overkill. Good big speakers will not sound any better than the many good smaller speakers mentioned here, properly set up, will ... | |
| Tubed Pre question? "TRL Samson mono block amps"Has the word "tube" in the manufacturer's name even though a SS amp. Does that count?LOL. | |
| Get new FM receiver or better antenna? Try a simple dipole wire antenna from Radio Shack. If you do not do better with that, then check FM reception in that location using a portable radio or other device that picks up FM and see how that does.The tuner with a dipole should do at least... | |
| tuner to tube preamp What rcprince said.Could be a bad input on the pre.Try the tuner on other inputs and try a CD or other line source where the tuner was connected. See if the noise is associated with that one input only or not. | |
| Sangean HD Tuner used with external DAC Pick up a Roku SOundbridge or a Squuezebox + external DAC for top notch sound and huge variety with internet radio compared to over the air, including HD radio.Many better stations also deliver their HD digital broadcasts over internet as well as ... | |
| Sangean HD Tuner used with external DAC I haven't tried it with an HD tuner, but if it has a digital output, a good external DAC can almost always make for better sound over those built into mass produced units, I would say. | |
| black touchup paint? I've used a black Sharpie permanent marker for effective touch-up of black metal cases. Front panels are usually trickier, but if you match color and texture very carefully beforehand, you should be able to find something that works OK in your loc... | |
| Speaker to match with Rogue 88 amp. Rogue/Triangle: another very good option. | |
| how big a speaker can you put in an 11 x 11 room? "A huge speaker in a room that size, and square besides would be a waste of money and time. "No doubt. | |
| Chime in.What's the Best Cassette Recorder ever ? My re-collection of the sound of the Tandbergs is similar to Johhnyb53's. The Tandbergs sounded more full and robust, the least like cassette decks in general. Aiwa also used to make pretty decent cassette decks back in the 70's. I couldnt afford ... | |
| Tubed Pre question? Gr8tfuljeff,Hope we've all helped answer your question.The answer is apparently all and none of the above. | |
| A turntable? "I recognize that certainly 30 years worth of technology is a plus to getting a Music Hall, Rega or project but does it really matter?"No. A good rig is a good rig, old or new.Good build quality on a new rig will probably cost more though of cours... | |
| dCS Puccini Clock I've heard the Puccini.It sounded great.I would expect the clock to be pretty darn excellent, about as good as it gets already for that price though.I don't doubt the external clock is even better, but I wonder what it is exactly that makes it bet... | |
| Tubed Pre question? I'm in Tgrisham's camp for the most practical solution for most people..There is no right answer but I think tube pre and good SS amp can deliver all the goods in more applications more cost effectively and more reliably over time than can all tub... |