mapman
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| tube vs SS preamp IT can happen anytime. Amp will amplify whatever it is fed unless protection circuitry kicks in. Tubes can have various issues. So can transistors. But tubes probably more often.End result will vary case by case depending on circumstance and desig... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. "In what way are the Dead over rated? "Probably not really, at least in terms of studio recordings. I've just never been a fan of their live performances for the most part. Reckoning is good though. Saw them live once in 1981 after looking forward... | |
| What happened to Jfox "Just harder to do under the new system of controlling communication"What has changed in this regard exactly?Isn't it natural for people to move on to new challenges once old ones are conquered effectively?There will always be those who are intere... | |
| Seeking alternatives to Oppo Upgradability sounds like a useful distinguishing feature perhaps.Have only heard an oppo once in a system at a show. I was not impressed, but was not familiar with most of the gesr used, so I would not necessarily blame the Oppo. Many people seem... | |
| What was your first 'hi-end' system? First attempt was an all Lafayette system with integrated amp, tuner, and Heil AMT speakers.Second attempt shortly after was a Hitachi Class G receiver, Philips 312 table, Aiwa ad6550 cassette deck, and OHM L speakers (which I still own). The Clas... | |
| Should I upgrade power cord for my preamp? Audio Advisor is a nice resource. I have bought from them indirectly via Amazon for same cost plus I get points on my Amazon credit card when I do it that way, which adds some value. I love their catalog. Reminds me of the old Lafayette or Radio S... | |
| Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi? Some brands like B&W might be a victim of their own success to a certain extent in that many are sold at various price points and probably only a small percent are ever really set up properly to maximize their potential.Hifi has always been th... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. No mention of The Grateful Dead yet?I'd hold them in higher regard overall if they spent more time innovating like with Terrapin Station and less time doodling mindlessly while someone left the mike on.As it is I do respect them and like a lot of ... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. Dylan, maybe overrated. Mostly because so many including myself tend to hold him in highest regard over many years, not because he does not deserve it. | |
| Best imaging and sounding bookshelf speaker OHM Walsh Bookshelf Speaker | |
| Seeking alternatives to Oppo What makes Oppo better/more popular with audiophiles than most of the other usual contenders? | |
| Once again, impressed by NAD I put my spare NAD 7020 receiver that I keep around into service in my second system a year or so back when my other pre-amp there died, and I have been hard pressed to find a good reason to take it out again. IT does quite well in there!I bought ... | |
| Best imaging and sounding bookshelf speaker OHM Microwalsh.Shorts can be placed on a bookshelf if desired.Tall are floor standing, ~30 something inches tall.Both have cross section about the size of a CD. I always end up on the OHM Walshes as best sounding, though there are many other top n... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. MEtallica is underrated if anything.Listen to a few of the various classical renditions of their tunes like the ones by Apcalyptica perhaps to gain a better appreciation of the craftmenship that actually does go into their work, like it or not.I l... | |
| impedance match of preamp and main amp. Good stuff, as usual.Its good to know detailed impedance measurements when available, but in lieu of that a good rule of thumb seems to be to use an amp with 60Kohm or higher input impedance to be safe with most tube amps. Slightly higher than the... |