mapman

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Talk but not walk?
Unfortunately Mr Green apparently has chosen to not shed any light here on any of this.  Too bad.   The answers would appear to require a road trip to his very interesting web site.  
Talk but not walk?
Wow very interesting.  My next tweak might have to be a quantum windbreaker with hoody.  Maybe graphene treated.  Just shooting the breeze.... 
Newbie needs help on Audio Research and DynAudio Quality
Hey Al the way the manual is written the 45 damping factor may only be when used with 16 ohm speakers. The amps input stage is semiconductor based, the output tube. Could this tube amp similarly produce a damping factor of 45 into a 4 ohm load?  M... 
Newbie needs help on Audio Research and DynAudio Quality
Yes the multiple outputs for various impedance levels does cover that. The speaker specs indicate bass range impedance down to 3.8 ohm. Not natural turf for a tube amp. The speaker specs are fairly detailed for a product manual but specs still lea... 
Newbie needs help on Audio Research and DynAudio Quality
Almarg how would you reconcile the manual indicating same power into 4 8 and 16 ohm with doubling down power into the same? It is a hybrid design so that would bode well in terms of having low output impedance for a tube based amp. Those amps were... 
Talk but not walk?
MG the thing is yes this thread that you started has turned out to be a big nothing burger. Your main goal appears to be as prof indicated launch vague criticisms and convince people your place is much better and get them to hang out and maybe spe... 
Newbie needs help on Audio Research and DynAudio Quality
Is it safe to assume the ARC gear including all tubes are in good working order? I’d make sure. If so, those ARC amps still may not be a great match to drive Dynaudio speakers properly. Not surprised the SS Luxman sounds better. The manual online ... 
Talk but not walk?
Unfortunately for all (except Elizabeth who done good), Elizabeth pretty much nailed it. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Thanks uber. I’ve been at it for a number of years now and been through the various ups and downs.The biggest down is not having a backup of your files when the day comes (and it will eventually) where your disk storage fails. Maintaining and usin... 
What are you streaming tonight?
I spend many hours each week mostly streaming from my music server. I run both Logitech Media Server to stream to Squeezebox Touches (2) and a Squeezebox Radio. I also stream from Plex Media Server to various in house devices like tablets, Amazo... 
Talk but not walk?
I’m just being straightforward. The trash is flowing out of your mouth not mine GK as anyone can plainly see for themselves.  I’m interested in what Mr. Green has to say here not you.  
Talk but not walk?
I was interested in what Mr. Green had to say initially but now that GK has become his spokesperson all interest lost. 
We give up perspective to avoid tone controls
Almarg  gotta toss im OHM Walsh to the list of time coherent designs and their sound definitely reflects what you described.     
Talk but not walk?
One would hope nobody would be fool enough to  go out woodpecking without proper protection.  
Talk but not walk?
Prof very useful and well thought out post as usual.