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| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I believe the 320 was predecessor to the 325 which was in turn predecessor to the 326. Possible that they differ in ability to provide power. Also possible that these speakers possess different load characteristics. What is the sensitivity for the... | |
| How many will listen to tape and vinyl in the next century? How many? Take the highest percentage pure copper in speaker cables, consider the remainder percentage, apply a coefficient far less than 1, multiply the result by the worlds population at 2100AD and obtain an overestimate proportional to the coef... | |
| How did you choose your equipment? Old thread however always relevant.My system developed from:Consideration of the acoustics of the room within the system was to be placed. Determining preferred system design. 2-way monitor speakers; SS amp; tube pre; digital via DAC, computer an... | |
| Akitika GT-101 review Thanks, I wondered about Akitika kits, seeing them in ads only. | |
| Phono/preamp/amp chain. One of them tube the others SS. Which one? As a general 'open' question it depends on all the aforementioned 'depends'. And additional ones, such as budget.My preference; I use a tube preamp with SS amp. I believe I get the most tube value in way of bloom and soundstage from this approach... | |
| where to get shorting plugs? Great link from hew. | |
| help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP Getting into computer based audio is not that difficult a transition. I use a MAC laptop and can take my music where I need it. I don't think you would have to spend your entire budget on a DAC to accomplish your goal if you go that route. I had ... | |
| ***Advice Needed***Choosing Between Mini & Midi Monitors I am in a similar situation in looking for speakers for my refurbished Dynaco ST-70 amp. Was advised toward Tekton and Silverline brands. Tekton makes a monitor that is supposed to mate well with lower wattage tube amps. Check them out online. | |
| Conrad Johnson ET-3 line stage pre-amp or BAT VK31SE pre-amp?? Sorry, don't know where I got the idea that you were looking for a tube pre. | |
| Is upgrading pre worth it? Truly cheap passive, Schiit SYS, $50 + shipping. I bought one just to play with. Use it with my Dynaco ST-70 amp. | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? Opps, I wrote...probably not too difficult a load. Not! on not.I am happy with the 326 for a second system. There are so many quality speakers, at the budget I would pair such an amp with, that will not challenge it power wise. I am currently usin... | |
| Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo? I believe that high quality sound can be achieved at lower cost with headphones mated to a quality amp, however this experience is no substitute for the 'speaker' experience. I have no need for headphones in my dedicated audio room. At my bedside ... | |
| Conrad Johnson ET-3 line stage pre-amp or BAT VK31SE pre-amp?? I agree, be patience. You are making a decision on a serious upgrade over the sphinx and 1/2 way there. I thought you wanted a tube pre and wanted a phonostage. I would stick with BAT, one fully functional. | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? Forgot to add, with 87dB sensitivity, 8 ohm nominal 12 o,clock the amp is maxed out, playing louder than I need. If running like that I would want more power. | |
| Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions? I believe the 326BEE is best suited for speakers that are 87dB sensitive and nominal 8 ohm, possibly dropping not much below 4 at some point in frequency range (few 8 ohm nominal speakers truly are) . A nominal 4 ohm load at 87dB sensitivity is pr... |