mapman
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| Cables more hype than value? There is no doubt I can hear clearly identifiable differences between using MIT terminator versus DNM Reson ICs in my main rig, in particular between amp and pre-amp. These are night and day in design and concept, so I would attribute it to that, ... | |
| Cables more hype than value? No doubt for me cables can and often do sound different. But not always. No rule says they will or must. I think there are probably ways to quantify how they might in electrical terms to back it up. Almarg, an experienced EE with an interest, is t... | |
| Tube Amplifier for Thiel Biggest, beefiest Audio Research amp you can afford. Rogue would be an alternative and might come in for less. | |
| Int amp and Dynaudios I use Bel Canto Class D monoblocks with mine but for an integrated I would go for a high power Class D design there as well, something like Wyred4Sound or BEl Canto. The more dynamic headroom you can provide Dynaudios, the better. | |
| Aging and Treble and Income? That's a very interesting question. Would not surprise me a bit if top ends are tipped up by design for various reasons in many cases, including to appeal to aging ears with $$$s to spend. There are ways to produce results like this in a system ev... | |
| What are the differences in Tweeter materials? .. Then there is heil type folded diaphragm type still used in some speakers like goldenear. I've always thought these to have some unique advantages though I have also observed these as somewhat delicate and not hard to fry in years past. I heard... | |
| Curious record side labeling Act, There is a nice article on record changers on wikipedia. It seems to indicate changers bdcame common in the us from the 50s through the seventies with bsr dominating the market. Thats consistent with my recollection growing up during that tim... | |
| Can You Get 1,000 WPC Out Of Regular Wall Socket? Is there such a thing as an amp that does not do better above 2 ohm? Granted some will do way better than others in that case. If given a choice, its probably best to avoid speakers that could effectively measure 2 ohms at all. | |
| Curious record side labeling It's really amazing me that this is such a surprise! I guess I'm showing my age.Normal people who played records back in their heyday wanted some level of convenience. Automatic start and stop and record changers in particular were the norm by far... | |
| JBL S4700s Bryston and JBL would be a very good match I think. | |
| Can a new amplifier affect speaker placement? Stur,Ithink you are on the right track. | |
| Machina Dynamica "When you use the word ronery am I correct in assuming it's jibber jabber for the word horny? And if so have you tried a long cold shower?"You would be incorrect with that assumption.Watch the movie. You'll get it.I might try a long cold shower an... | |
| Can a new amplifier affect speaker placement? Absolutely yes, it can.Each amp change I have made in recent years has required changes in speaker placement for best results. The biggest was moving to current Class D amps from prior Class A. That produced a startling change in soundstage, imagi... | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? "Id love to change the worldBut I dont know what to do"ALvin Lee/TYA | |
| Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs With Alvin Lee's passing yesterday, I gotta give some love to Alvin Lee's guitar in the Ten Years After classic "I'd Love To Change the World". |