mattzack2
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| Jadis OR bias value for Mullard RL34 and KT88 help I played music all night and when I checked the sound this morning it was starting to fill the room and was emphasing more detail. I am much less skeptical about themnow. | |
| Jadis OR bias value for Mullard RL34 and KT88 help I am driving a pair of Dali Helicon 800's at 89.5 db effiency which are no problem for the JOR. I even drive them with a 16wpc Carissa 845. I also have some Gemme Tantos that are a little over 90 but I prefer the Dalis I am hoping to better the so... | |
| Jadis OR bias value for Mullard RL34 and KT88 help Thanks Trelja. That's what the manual stated but I just wanted to hear your thoughts since there was such a large difference in readings.I am trying Mullards (new) because there was no JJ's that I could get my hands on immediately. I have about 12... | |
| Jadis OR bias value for Mullard RL34 and KT88 help I was hoping Trelja would have spotted this thread.I still have the GL kt88, which sound great. I actually am trying el34 based on Trelja's posts. | |
| Jadis Orchestra Reference - Best Tube ??? SorryThis has been discussed pretty heavily before. | |
| Amarra 2.3.2 vs Puremusic 1.82 playback software I prefer the sound of Amarra over PM. The sound seems more musical with a nicer soundstage. The highs are just within my hearing range and the detail seems clearer to me. One feature that I really like is MediaMonkey's scanning all drives for all ... | |
| Wireless to my audio system ? I use a Mac Mini connecting to an Apple Airport Extreme (you use about any wireless router). Then I have a Thecus NAS wired to the router. I store my music on the Thecus and have ITunes pull the tunes wirelessly from the Thecus. This is a little p... | |
| is there a best music player on the computer? I recently loaded XXHIGHEND on a laptop and was very impressed with what I heard.I am comparing it with Amarra, Pure Music, MediaMonkey and 1 or 2 other non-contenders.XXHIGHEND seems to have better dynamic effect on my music, but has a very awkwa... | |
| question about Echole Obsession 2008 IC I was just informed by an Audiogon member that the 08 version did not come with the Oyaide termination nor the wood/aluminum medallion.Thank you George !I am also hoping that the seller accepts my apology for doubting that his cables had been modi... | |
| question about Echole Obsession 2008 IC I spoke with Rick before I saw the thread that mentioned something about the 08 version. Right now female vocals are very forward and loud.I am still hoping that it is a burn in issue. | |
| best wood for speaker cabinets ? oak,cherry, balti Thank you all very much for your great comments.I have decided to build the first pair cabinets to the Audio Note spec.I have to say that I was very impressed with so many of your comments and knowledge. We have a very valuable team here in Audiog... | |
| best wood for speaker cabinets ? oak,cherry, balti What did Kondo recommend for speaker material? | |
| best wood for speaker cabinets ? oak,cherry, balti I guess my theory is that it is possible that baltic birch is used in part for its cost, weight and ease of manufacturing in the cabinet process.I agree with starting this without being better informed is not the best strategy. I was hoping to hea... | |
| best wood for speaker cabinets ? oak,cherry, balti MapmanYou make some very points. I am wrestling with my decision to use Baltic birch as recommended. My two passions are audio and woodworking. It seems that there are many schools of thought on cabinet design. I understand not mucking with the re... | |
| best wood for speaker cabinets ? oak,cherry, balti I found an article on TNT Audio from Italy . I clipped this section out and specifically noted that they choose birch plywood anywhere that they are not using solid hardwoods. Despite less high-tech resources the home constructor can conduct origi... |