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| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Willgolf, I, like you, am concerned about vender reputation and service. I have watched the video and am impressed with Raven's product and attention to detail. Should I go the integrated route the Raven Blackhawk remains my top candidate. With th... | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Thanks donvito, your post came in as I was writing mine. I watched the video, much food for thought. Seems I was wrong about the point to point wiring. The board was impressive. Some statements, especially those making comparisons to other amps, a... | |
| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Thanks all for your experience! I have called Raven, talked to Jim, not Dave, and discussed the Blackhawk and selection of tubes for the input and driver stages. I have not auditioned it. Would love to however I live in southern Illinois and am no... | |
| A real "wake up call" available to most....High End Audio vs. Mainstream...... Jacksky, I have a friend that uses the JBL Bluetooth speaker outside. They broadcast very well and have desired volume.I have used 2-way book shelf with 70-100wpc integrateds which provide greater body and soundstaging. The bass one perceives is t... | |
| Audio tips for rewiring old home @ptss what shielded cable would you recommend? Are we talking shielded romex cable? Thanks. | |
| What are the top 3 USB cables being used today in reference systems? If one owns a DAC that has internal USB power supply such that the USB cable only carries the signal and not the 5V power, how does that enter into the question of what is the best USB cable? | |
| Own many mid-game speakers or a few end-game speakers. Well, provided I were to use separates, had a preamp compatible with most amplifiers, and could afford three amplifiers, I would go with a pair of 2-way stand mounts, a panel type, and a high efficiency (sensitivity + impedance) floor stander. | |
| I knew room treatments were in my future. Might check out ATS Acoustics, Piper City, Illinois. Nice web site. Supply pre made panels and DIY. | |
| What to do with a center speaker? Why not trying to sell it here on AG? Or Ebay? | |
| Preamp / Amp / Headphone Amp Conundrum [A Newbie in the Midst] Big_Greg is right provided the headphone amp is configured as described, many are. Some are designed such that the output is variable so the headphone amp can be used as a preamp. Using a splitter keeps headphone amp out of the signal path when us... | |
| Preamp / Amp / Headphone Amp Conundrum [A Newbie in the Midst] You are welcome. Audio Advisor sells a quality splitter that is not expensive. | |
| What’s the best DAC match for the Cambridge Audio CXC original or V2? Much has been discussed on this forum regarding coax vs. optical connection with the majority finding coax preferable. There are also discussions on the science regarding length of coax cable, with very short or 1.5 meter being optimal for most ... | |
| A real "wake up call" available to most....High End Audio vs. Mainstream...... Yes jjss49 it is. Also it is interesting to hear speakers outside without room boundaries. Do need somewhat more power than that required for a listening room however. | |
| A real "wake up call" available to most....High End Audio vs. Mainstream...... Yes! For me it is a listening session. I get fully engaged. I have a 2nd system that I roll out onto my back deck spring through fall months to have sessions outside. I have a porch swing so swinging to the music in included in the activity. Alon... | |
| Cables for Audio Mirror Tubadour III Well, down the road I think I will give the AE power cords a try. Likely starting with the DAC. As I just purchased a new pair of speakers, I will get to know them first. Thanks guys!BTW, I believe the AM Tubadour II to be a great DAC! I doubt I c... |