mapman
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| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... Reb if your digital source has stock cord and can be replaced I would recommend Pangea ac14 series for that. Different cords from vendors like Pangea specifically have different designs for different problems. Some targeting line level gear that d... | |
| Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp... Pangea has one model for power amps (focus on current delivery) and one for source or pre-amp (focus on noise shielding and control). I use the latter (AC14SE) with both tube-output DAC and tube pre-amp and can state with certainty that these made... | |
| Most enjoyable speaker you heard under $800?? Triangle Titus xs | |
| Thinking about buying a different tube preamp... "Don't think......feeeeeel!!!" 🙏 | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? Can you decipher vocals clearly?if not, some might call that a common form of "Congestion". 2-way designs with crossover points in the midrange where most vocals and music occurs are a commonly cited cause. I tend to levitate to 2 way designs wher... | |
| Is Vinyl Worth It Anyone who wants to know how good a recording can sound at home has to audition a high quality open reel tape source played on a SOTA home setup, like a good MBL installation and compare that to 331/3 vinyl and CD. It will be an eye opener. Then a... | |
| Why does my tube amp Wolf, which Jolida model is that?I'm not proud. I will take any plunge that I can afford if it seems to make sense. The more I can afford it, the better. :^) | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? If congestion is the problem you might like the coherent sound of Vandersteen, but be aware that they are said to be very sensitive to what you feed them, so a change like taht alone would not necessarily signify the of teh changes needed.It does ... | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? Can never hurt to try different amps, gear whatever in your home if the cost for audition is reasonable. | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? How far back from speakers do you listen?I ask because the drivers in the Mozarts have a lot of physical separation which usually requires some distance to speakers to blend and image well. I have never heard these though so hard to say. THe confi... | |
| Why does my tube amp Measurements are hopefully facts and facts are always your friend.There can be a strong case made to never buy anything that has not been thoroughly measured by an independent source prior. Specs are helpful for narrowing down choices but seldom t... | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? Maybe listen to noise levels on a portable radio at various locations close and further away from your gear and see if anything detectable there. Older digital sources in particular and any multipurpose computer gear not designed for good sound sp... | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? ...as can power conditioning to pre-amp and source gear if your house line power is not clean to start with. Most peoples could use some improvement and an insurance policy at worst.Also look into if all components have sufficient physical isolati... | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? Interconnects can also have a major effect in teh areas of concern. Not familiar with yours so cannot comment. I use DNM reson RCA ICs for overall clarity, detail and balance top to bottom. Not expensive and can be a real difference maker dependin... | |
| what speaker new or used for 5k? Have you optimized teh placement of your speakers, perhaps somewhat out away from walls to eliminate early reflections? That will smear teh imaging and reduce detail if not the case.I'd suggest creating an agon virtual system and posting some syst... |