mapman
Responses from mapman
| The End Of Big Iron? Higher efficiency class d amps up the ante in terms of power available when needed. Very "green" as well. | |
| How important is a good rack? If one has the option of acoustically isolating turntable from speakers, then that is worth it for sure. | |
| The most dynamic & transparent bookshelf I think you are in good shape with that amp except with teh most inefficient speakers going VERY loud, ie possibly ear damaging.If there is a model that would fit into your space, if it were me, I'd go with my old standby, OHM Acoustics. Most I am... | |
| Picture Thread Unique, flexible controls and interfaces on a TAD Hibachi 125 amp | |
| Picture Thread 4 3-way level controls on an OHM 5 Driver Can | |
| The most dynamic & transparent bookshelf When in doubt...Google is your friend.My Google search on the question indicated that horn based models from JBL and Klipsch are the most dynamic and transparent.For transparent alone, there are a few similar speakers with plexiglass cabinets that... | |
| How important is a good rack? I'm not into wall shelves myself but some swear by them.I suppose the wall would make for a better foundation than many floors, especially in modern houses with suspended plywood flooring that has a lot of give. Nice during an earthquake, but not ... | |
| Why so few balanced phono inputs? If I was really smart I would not have to roll tubes either. I'd know the right one right off. Unfortunately, I am not that smart. So these things take me awhile. :^{ | |
| Why so few balanced phono inputs? So we can tweak the sound with ICs if needed? It's just like rolling tubes except with wires.Lot's of other ways to tweak though, probably more effectively but that would require us to be smarter. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report TroubleColdplay - ParachutesLong Distance CallMuddy Waters - His Best 1947 to 1955PranaVarious Artists - Namasté II Disc 1FlowDavina & The Vagabonds - SunshineCountry GentlemenChet Atkins - The Essential Chet AtkinsIt's Too LateCarole King - C... | |
| Using solid copper Door Bell wire as speaker wire. Being skeptical of skeptics makes one a skeptic themselves.Ironic, isn't it? | |
| Planars/ Electrostats benefits over box speakers? But when talking about "waveform launch", its important to note that other than in an anechoic chamber, the surroundings/room plays a very significant role.I tend to find that when a good speaker of each unique type is set up well, with room acous... | |
| Planars/ Electrostats benefits over box speakers? "A major difference is the "waveform Launch" of a big Magnepan Vs a cone speaker!"That is a common difference.The difference between a wide range omni and either planar or cone speakers is even greater. Some will love it and never look back. Other... | |
| which sub to get You may only need one sub but it depends. It is a practical compromise though. Two are really needed for optimal results in all regards from a sweet spot. That's why any full range stereo speaker has woofers. 4 even maybe if you want the right bas... | |
| How important is a good rack? "So Mapman what your saying is if your turntable is on the top shelf the closer it is to the ground helps with vibration?"Yes. Lower for turntable is easiest to provide the desired solid foundation. The higher up the harder it is.The thing is with... |