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| 8-16 ohm budget speakers Well, I just purchased a pair of Contrast Audio Model One AS3 speakers from a fellow Audiogoner. Rated at 16ohms nominal and 92dB sensitivity. Been almost a 3 year journey. Will get back regarding my thoughts once I have given the ST-70 a go with... | |
| Is there an rca input selector box audio only 2ch in 1 out? Another vote for trying the SYS used full open. | |
| Inverted Phase Preamplifiers with REL Subwoofers If a sub is 180 degrees out of phase with the main speakers wouldn't there be a suck-out of those bass frequencies where there is a crossover overlap? | |
| Impedance match Excellent explanations herein! | |
| Looking for Advice To Build a Small System Around Thorens Turntable I would reserve some of your budget for the possibility of needing or wanting a new cartridge. Look for a speaker that is reasonably sensitive (85+dB) and does not drop below 4 ohms impedance. Therefore most 50-100 watt amplifiers will serve, give... | |
| Looking for ic Sorry I missed the speakers you listed. I agree with Elizabeth that your Marantz amp should provide the needed power for the Bronze speakers unless your room is exceptionally large. I find that the Audioquest cables are well made. I buy them used. | |
| Going back to basics I also use a 2-channel (or 2.1) system for video. I think your approach, selling the center and surround speakers and processor, would be a good way to go. I would keep the amp for now as you are satisfied with it. Can always change that out if de... | |
| Looking for ic Check out used Audioquest Sidewinder or Copperhead cables. Should find ones in your price range.What speakers are you using? The power handling spec doesn't help much. Check out the impedance and sensitivity specs. Problem there is that manufactur... | |
| Opinions on Dacs... I use the PS Audio DL III in a second system. For USB I use a USB?SPDIF converter into the coax input. PS Audio did produce a replacement for the DL III that has asynchronous USB. Forgot what they called it. | |
| First DAC: Metrum-MHDT-Rega-or? I think you made a good choice. Yes, please let us know what you think of this DAC. | |
| Kimber 4TC vs 8TC Given the short runs, i would think there would be little difference. The extra $$$ could be spent elsewhere. | |
| $1000 should be spent for a NOS DAC or a turntable? Looking for a source, what is rest of your system? A DAC alone is not a source, must be fed a signal. Not having a record collection already, I would think digital. Look into MHDT DACs. | |
| First DAC: Metrum-MHDT-Rega-or? I would think that your Exposure/Harbeth combo is somewhat musical, being somewhat warm vs. cooler or analytical. The choice of DAC should be made based on which way you want to take your system. The MHDT and Border Patrol DACs are also toward the... | |
| Unforgiving DAC or add Tube Preamp?? I have been following your thread and thought I had responded some time back. Must not have push the post button. My thoughts much agreed with what you have decided. I also use a tube preamp with a Bryston DAC which some think leans to the analyti... | |
| How long should Pre amp (12au7) tubes last in Rogue Preamp? I think replacing the tubes prior to a need to do so is a good idea. Having a backup set is handy and you may rediscover your preamp. |