mapman
Responses from mapman
| Budget system for Rock and dance Music? OHM Walsh speakers and a 120 watt/ch or greater Class D amp is the ticket. Case closed. Exact model and cost will depend on room size and bass needs. 80w/ch or greater NAD amp would be another good option. | |
| Asking for guidance on my first hi-fi system... "The audio world is a better place because NAD can offer so much bang for the buck."I agree. | |
| Is it possible to have an accurate speaker Many underestimate the power and headroom needed for BEST not just good results.. One of the most basic and common snafus for all audio affectionados to address IMHO.I went to a show last summer where I asked a vendor to play some Rush on their ve... | |
| Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems? Something like This | |
| Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems? I have room conditions similar to the OP and have an old Radio Shack anti-static carbon fiber record brush I use on each record prior to playing. THat seems to help remove static electricity accumulated on vinyl prior to playing. Been doing this w... | |
| Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems? I have heard RFI noise from some Class D switching amps to be continuous and at high frequencies. I would associate "Pops and clicks" more typically with static electricity on vinyl records themselves when discharged through the phono ground perio... | |
| Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems? Most likely. | |
| Any way to reduce pre-amp noise floor? I have a dbx 3BX dynamic range processor that I have used in the past that can help lower noise floor during quiet passages if needed.I find its not needed with most good modern gear that is inherently very quiet when working right. Tube pre-amps ... | |
| Is it possible to have an accurate speaker It's just semantics but "warm" describes a particular type of sound. If everything sounds that way, it is probably not as "accurate" as it might be since these two words infer a different nature of the sound. But its all semantics, ie meanings of ... | |
| Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers? Tyler Acoustics are one line I have never heard that I would like to hear. I have seen several models that look well suited for a large room. | |
| Asking for guidance on my first hi-fi system... Glad to hear! Enjoy! | |
| Why no as many post about music vs equipment...... Audiophiles start out as music lovers and then become delusional as a form of madness sets in. | |
| Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012 mmgs for $500 are still a best value that is hard to beat. | |
| What is best way to learn to build own equipment? Build kits. | |
| My amp has no faults I can't really fault the bel canto ref1000m amps i use. The only ones i have ever owned i can say that about. The old tandberg came close. Of course only possible with the right match of speakers. |