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| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. At your budget I was one to recommend the Aric Unlimited. I own his special which I believe now has been upgraded to the Transcend. Both 6SN7 tube types. I know one AGer who posted on the Unlimited which he had Aric design for 6SN7 output tubes. S... | |
| Main vs. sub panel for dedicated lines Lowrider57, I will use 10 ga and 20 amp breakers for each line. Or I will use 12 ga and 15 amp breaker for the digital one. I will use high grade 20amp receptacles for each line.Jea48 hit on the reason for the sub panel. I need more circuits. And ... | |
| Main vs. sub panel for dedicated lines I feel that I did not provide enough info in trying to be succinct in my question. In my current house I have 3 dedicated lines serving my system. These lines run from the only panel. I used 2 lines for analog and 1 for digital. The new home is a... | |
| What is the best amplifier pairing for Monitor Audio Bronze 500 speakers? Two channel audio can work great for video. I concur with Yogi that the Yamaha A-S701 would pair well for you. I own one for a secondary system with speakers having specs close to yours. The A-S801 has the same pre/amp section paired with a differ... | |
| Main vs. sub panel for dedicated lines Riley, thanks for the link. MC, the sub panel is run off the main by a dedicated 240 2-phase line. If I have 3 lines run back to either the sub or main panel each tied to it's own breaker then I have 3 dedicated lines to my system do I not? | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? Great tool. Has more information than I have been able to absorb in this short time. In the past I have plotted modes for my room, though not accessed this program. My room that I will be moving into is 8.3 x 11.5 x 16.5 having the ratio of 1, to ... | |
| room treatment behind TV? Try the diffusors behind speakers and cover the TV with some absorption material, quilt or heavy blanket when listening to music. Minimize the TV impact. | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? @hide45 Regarding the ceiling, I agree one could leave it open. Might consider incorporating bass traps where ceiling meets walls. Maybe insulate some sections and cover with fabric as per MCs suggestion. Also spray a thin layer of closed cell fo... | |
| Calling for recommendations: Speakers for a very lively room Much easier to find a Bookshelf to be driven by the STA200 than the Firebottle. I own the STA200. Has almost too much gain (0.45V sensitive). I use it with a passive pre. Doesn't increase output into a 4 ohm load so speaker matching is important. ... | |
| Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2 I am hesitant to post as my experience is limited. However, I own the XA25. It is a very transparent amplifier. Search the forums and your will find that those with much experience note that it should not be compared in sonics to other Pass produc... | |
| Tube Flavor +1 The approach used by Hide45. | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? Sounds like a great project and opportunity! You have been given much sage advice.My approach would be to devote the space to audio, If wanting to add video, I would use my 2-channel system for it. Therefore devoting $$ to music as, I find that 2-... | |
| Calling for recommendations: Speakers for a very lively room I agree with the soft dome tweeter approach. What are you using for source and amplification? | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. I believe you will be happy with Aric. I own his Special preamp. | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. The Aric Audio tube preamps have low output impedance for a tube pre making them very compatible impedance wise with most amps. The variable gain makes them compatible with most amps even those with low sensitivity rating (high gain). His Unlimite... |