mapman
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| LittelFuses Series 285 AUDIO/MEDICAL Quality I suspect you would do just fine with those. | |
| Turned Off My Subwoofer ... And My Speakers Sound Great The only thing wrong with many subs in most cases is the additional expense and complexity for what you gain. I’d focus on getting one sub set up right for your sweet spot first before even considering more. That alone is hard enough to do in many... | |
| Turned Off My Subwoofer ... And My Speakers Sound Great The sub was probably set at too high a level and/or the low pass filter set too high. In other words set for too much bass which obscures the rest. Not uncommon for folks to set their subs too high. If suspended plywood floors that will also muddy... | |
| What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses? I observed fuse contacts needed to be reset periodically with most Japanese made amps/receivers back in the late 1970’s. Unregulated power supplies I suppose? It was the first and easy thing to check when a customer brought a unit in with a sound ... | |
| What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses? The consensus among most all “skeptics” that I recall including George has been that a better contact between fuse and holder can make a difference. I know that has ways been my view based on actual experience as I have related it replacing and re... | |
| What makes a DAC so expensive? Mahgister, Always been a big Groucho fan. You’re quotes reminded me to do some binging on old "You Bet Your Life" episodes available on Tubi.Still waiting for some of those deep philosophical quotes, but the quick wit is on full display, especiall... | |
| For anyone who moved from tubes to solid state — a question I think it is possible to compare specific tube device A against specific SS device b, and make generalized assertions about how to best apply each type of technology, but have to be careful about generalized comparisons of tube versus SS gear in ... | |
| For anyone who moved from tubes to solid state — a question The key issue with big tube amps that compete with big SS amps is how much do they cost and how much time and money to maintain them over time.Nominal 6 ohm speakers would seem like fair game for a good quality tube amp depending on the details th... | |
| For anyone who moved from tubes to solid state — a question My only case like that was when I had both a tube and SS DAC from the same vendor at the same time for comparison, a relatively simple case.I had the tube DAC first and found it responded to rolling tubes but no 1 tube checked all the boxes. So I ... | |
| Tuners you wish you had back? I still have a Carver tx-11b which has always been a winner. | |
| Am I asking too much? That’s pretty sad. | |
| Old vs New, an experience with Dynaudio. Sounds like excite and evoke may actually be meaningful names for each line. Shooting to appeal to a broader range of ears perhaps? | |
| ls FM radio even listenable any more? I was just listening to it in the car this morning and survived.At home, certain public radio programs are worth it but otherwise streaming has radio’s number these days in most every way when it comes to music. | |
| What made you select "audio" as your hobby An electric shock received playing with a record player as a kid. ⚡️⚡️ Sent me over the edge. 🤪 | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? phcollie reminded me I do have adjustable vertical blinds behind the speakers at first reflection points on rear wall and those also have effects on soundstage and imaging depending on how I set them. As does opening or closing the sliding glass d... |