mejames
Responses from mejames
| Amp recommendation for Dunlavy SC V the Dunlavy woofers/cabinet enclosures are highly dampened and thus are very easily controlled by tubes or any amplifier. | |
| What happens to speakers over time? worse if anything. Capacitors eventually lose their charge holding abilities and foam speaker surrounds always eventually rot and need refoamed | |
| Amp recommendation for Dunlavy SC V VTL 450 signature the version with infini caps would be a stellar choice at your $ budget. Has plenty of power and control even in triode mode on your Dunlavy's. | |
| 5 CD's on your current "permanent " rotation. Dire Straits "Brothers in Arms" Japanese JVC XRCDChesky "ultimate demonstration disk" Rebecca Pigeon "Spanish Harlem" especiallyPink Floyd "The Wall"Eagles "Hotel California"Eric Clapton "Unplugged" | |
| A scary thought from Ellery911 heard about Jadis knock offs also and some Ensemble cables before also | |
| Counterpoint SA220 vs. modern amp sound isn't that bad the Rowland 1 is clearly sonically better for about the same $ used. mine never had a problem even left on continuously for several years. | |
| lamm pre/phono amps vs. placette passive units "value neutrality" then choose placette"ease of use" choose placette 126 step remote volume control | |
| Reliability of Big Tube Amps - Your input please.. VTL 450 and 750 zero problems hundreds of hours usage | |
| Help resolve a 2-into-1 system dilemma purchase the appropriate XLR to RCA adapters | |
| Seeking $15,000.00 speaker to replace Quad 988's kjl what size is your listening room are their any speaker placement restrictions? What volume levels do you need? | |
| new gear vs used gear everything Audiogon except speaker cables purchased new from dealer at about 35% off list price. | |
| Genesis 350 vs. Carver AL-III try to audition the Genesis V or similar model speakers they would work in your current room. Or add a room for the bigger Genesis you wouldn't regret it I'm sure. | |
| How Much Time do You Surf on Audiogon? home page is Audiogon also. Probably 3 hours a day at least. Addiction yes believe so. Like reading the forums learn something everyday usually. And trying to help others learn if possible is good. You know you have a problem when you recognize wh... | |
| Wadia 861 Owners... yes into tubes amplifiers I haven't had a solid state amplifier for years. It works with either type I'm sure. | |
| Tube power amp - keep on continually? Sean can you explain cool down time before shutting the amplifier off? Like how long to wait? Never heard about this before? Would this apply to a class A triode tube amplifier also? |