mesch
Responses from mesch
| It’s a pleasure. Sure enough is! | |
| CD Player vs. music streaming I am with those that use streaming to find new music. Once found I purchase the CD. I am not one that listens to music all day. My music system serves as a way to get the most from a listening session when I choose to have one. Getting the most i... | |
| I2S Input - Is It Better? Contacting the manufactures is the best thing to do. If I had I2S capability on both devices I would want to try using it. | |
| I2S Input - Is It Better? As I understand it, one must make sure that with HDMI I2S connections the pin orientation on both devices to be connected are the same. | |
| New to 2.2 Stereo...Pointers? I would 1st try running your speakers full range, use the preamp RCA outputs to each subwoofer crossed over to augment the bottom octave only. Though your speakers are 'full range' they probably start rolling off below 40 hz. You could also run bo... | |
| ... Should I be concerned? +1 jnorris. I would use the attenuators on the back of your amp to obtain the volume level desired using your pre as you wish. Then you could answer the question regarding any degradation in sound quality. | |
| Tubed Preamp recommendations? Given the OP's budget, I agree that the Quicksilver would be on my list. I would also consider the Aric Audio preamp that is offered at that price point. | |
| What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps? @billtro please excuse my short sidestep to your thread. Wish you the best in your search. Thanks 1markr! One day I may talk to Aric regarding upgrade. Love my Special as designed. One needs to know what one wants to achieve prior to throwing reso... | |
| Mirage Speakers? Meant to add, depends also on use, HT or music. | |
| Mirage Speakers? Any possible value of this offering would be in the speakers. The receiver is worth very little, a very inexpensive garage sale item. $350 can buy a quality pair of speakers these days. | |
| Does the first reflection point actually matter?? Regarding the need for treatment at reflexion points I believe there are many factors at play.Some that come to mind at this moment:type of speakersize and dimensions of roomorientation of speakers in roomabsorption vs diffusionnear field listenin... | |
| What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps? +1 dgarretson I would use a balanced pre with one of Pass Labs balanced amps. The XA25 is single ended. | |
| What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps? @1markr My pre is about 2 year old version of the Special. Bought from Aric as a demo. How was your preamp 'souped up'? | |
| If a speaker stand is mass-loading, how much does it matter what they're made of? Yea, I understand that concern. One would probably want to add mass to the base plate and use bluetack to bond speaker to top plate. I am going to look into the Skylan stands as I am not familiar. | |
| If a speaker stand is mass-loading, how much does it matter what they're made of? I am with yogiboy. Given your cost considerations and ceiling height I would try the 20" Pangea stands. |