mb1audio02

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Need Help with Subwoofer Choice
That's more of a HT sub. If you don't get the right sub, it can make your system sound worse. Here's a link to some extremely good info on subs and how to set them up.http://vandersteen.com/media/files/APJ%20Files/APJ_2_rl.pdf 
Need Help with Subwoofer Choice
For music, I think Vandersteen makes the best sub. 
Classic el34 tube amps versus current models
" Not to change directions of the conversation, but a friend suggested that if I like el34 amps, I should consider 300b single ended.  Any comments on the 300b versus the el34?"These products are not generic sounding. All 300b amps will sound diff... 
Will a new sub sound better than my Velodyne F1200?
" I'm assuming the punch from a kick drum should be mostly sub, or is that up above 80hz?""Punch" is usually higher up, but your system is probably using both the sub and mains to reproduce the entire bass drum. You should list your entire system ... 
Your opinions on how to string 25 ft speaker cables
You should have no problems. Although, if its an old house, I would be concerned about rats, and other rodents. To be safe, you can get some small diameter PVC pipe for the section of cable that is going under the floor. Also, since its a fairly l... 
Shunyata or Synergistic for power conditioning?
lak is correct. That's the only way to do it. If you live in the US, call The Cable Company. They can send you demo's of both units.  
Dielectric grease on connection ends
" Any suggestions. I have tried ordering other products from the US before (liquids) and always have been denied, due to cross-border restrictions on shipping liquids"Freeze it before shipment.  
Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room
" He did not recommend using a single sub. He did not admit it was due to his use of first order filters, but I now know that's the reason. If you can work around the placement limitation, his subs are fine."That's not really fair to Vandersteen. ... 
Classic el34 tube amps versus current models
" i am a sucker for midrange and soundstage and listen to alot of female vocals. my speakers are original rogers ls3/5a and proac tablettes, both of which love the el34s."If that's what you want, a newer amp would probably be a better choice. This... 
Dielectric grease on connection ends
If you really want to try grease on your connections, you're probably better off using conductive grease instead.  
Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room
" Vandy subs, due to their use of first order filters, are more finicky to place than subs that use higher order filters. It's almost an imperative that you use two and you place them adjacent to the main speakers. If you don't the probability of ... 
Vandersteeen 2wq (or any sub) in small room
Before you do anything make sure you go through the Modle 2's manual and set the speakers up exactly the way they tell you to. Also, go to the link below. Vandersteen just got permission to make all issues of the Audio Perfectionist Journal availa... 
How to get Metadata in Exact Audio Copy EAC ripping
Download a free tagger called Ex Falso. Its powerful and very easy to use. It also comes packaged with a free music player called Quodlibet. 
Dielectric grease on connection ends
Cleeds is right. Why put a dielectric on contact points? If you're worried about your connectors, clean them. There's several products on the market designed to do just that. 
Double run of 2 sets of speaker cables from stereo amp to single binding post speakers
That's not what he's doing. Both his amp and speakers have just 1 set of binding posts. He's just connecting 2 different pairs of cables at the same time.If you to do more experimenting, try running them in series so that the signal goes through t...