mesch
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| Sensitivity question Your 23wpc class A amplifier should have no problem driving a 10 ohm speaker. How loud the experience is dependent on room size and distance one sits from speakers. | |
| Building a synergistic system. What to buy? My thoughts for now: Look for stand mount speaker that is either front ported or closed box type to address the need to be against the front wall. Audio Advisor sells several stands, I have found the shorter stands (20") work best for me. Look ... | |
| Biggest "bang for the buck" audio gear you have owned(in your history)? SonographTT with Sumiko arm and Talisman S cartridge. $550 1983 Still own TT and arm. B&K ST 140 with B&K Pro10 $850 1985 sold both in 2011 for $425 (the pair) BEL 1001 MK5 $1200 2011 Sold it for the same price in 2021. | |
| What are your top three live concerts of all time? Three rock concerts that come to mind: Led Zepplin, 1969 Jacksonville FL Jethro Tull, 1972, New Orleans Rolling Stones, 1978 Lexington KY | |
| What's your picks What amplifier are you using? | |
| Fritz Speakers I purchased my Carbon 7s last year. John provides a 30 day trial with right to return if dissatisfied He knew I was busy moving into a new home told me that I need not be worried about the 30 days. I got back to him after a few days and responded... | |
| Fritz Speakers Based on what @atmasphere and @jjss49 stated, I believe I will start with a single sub for use with both my Carbon 7 and LSR+ speakers. Likely purchase the small REL with 8" driver. Run speakers full range with CO set around 50hz for both speakers. | |
| Fritz Speakers @j_andrews I also run the Fritz without subs. Plenty of bass for my bedroom sized room. I must say I also considered the use of an active crossover for use with the LRS+ however rethinking that. The cost of a quality one might be better spent els... | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? @drbeechwood In terms of power to drive I believe the distance from the speakers to be more important than room size. In addition I think getting the most from a system is easier when the system occupies a dedicated smaller space within a larger r... | |
| Fritz Speakers +1 @jaudio1 I also own the Carbon and 7 SEmk2s. Also happen to own the LRS+ speakers. The Fritz do not require anything near the power (current) required by the LRS+. A 20wpc tube amp works well. | |
| Jazz like this? Suggestions @painter24 Thanks for the thread! | |
| I was happy with my system for 30 years; now I need a new amp...and more? I agree with your consideration of an integrated amplifier. There are many options with a $1500 budget. The Rogue Sphinx V3 has a good phonostage and headphone amplifier. A tube based preamp coupled to a class D amplifier having 100wpc into 8ohms... | |
| Thinking of Magnepan ... finally! I am interested in the active crossover idea. Keep my XA25 free from driving the lower base. Maybe I will check out that First Watt - B4 DIY kit. | |
| Another "Best" amplifier Question. Audio Advisor has an open box Sphinx V3 on sale now. | |
| Help me upgrade my beginner system! As a start I will provide few thoughts for consideration that may help I and others provide helpful input. From my perspective one problem you have is that the system you own seems very well balanced. Thus the 'where to start' thinking is underst... |