minorl
Responses from minorl
| ARC VT100MK2 substitute I too believe that the problem is not with the AR amp, but with the tweeters in the Focal Speakers.Before doing something that you may regret, try other amps that are in the similar price point of your existing amp (unless you can afford better). ... | |
| On A Mark Levinson 380 preamp, what does it mean on the display , code e 984 ? Owner's manual for the 380S doesn't say anything about the error code. I would send an e-mail to Mark Levinson and ask their service representative. Or call the company. They respond quickly to my inquiries. Still can't get a schematic for the... | |
| Mark Levinson ML3 bias voltage? That is a great help.Thanks Dhl93449. I appreciate your input. | |
| What's a contender to an Audio Reference 5 SE? Just a general question.What does Plinius recommend as a compatible pre-amp to use with their amp?That to me is a really good metric to use also. and a good place to start looking/listening.Of course there are pre-amps that are better than the AR ... | |
| Mark Levinson ML3 bias voltage? Thanks George. | |
| tube vs SS my own little test I don't believe in leaving any electrical equipment turned on. Its the perfect scenario where you come home and your house is burned to the ground. Except for my refrigerator, everything else better be off.I have tube and solid state equipment and... | |
| tube vs SS my own little test I have found that my tube and solid state amps and pre-amps need about 30 minutes to sound their best. (to me).I turn the system on when I know I'm going to listen and go do something else for awhile. Also, my preference is a tube pre-amp over a s... | |
| Solid State Amplifier Advancements In A Decade I agree with Unsound. That was the basis of my response earlier. I do agree with some of what Bombaywalla wrote. However, in my opinion as an Engineer, much of what he has described has been around for quite some time. I agree that class D amp des... | |
| Solid state power + tube pre or visa versa? Speakers really drive the decision as to what type of amp to use. Power ratings, impedance, etc. and, efficiency of the speakers. The room size and layout also affect the decision on amp. I have heard excellent solid state pre-amps to tube amps dr... | |
| Solid State Amplifier Advancements In A Decade I've noticed much more linear "better" transistor design. Pre-driver and output driver transistors are just better. Replace the older ones with transistors of like specifications, especially the output drivers and you will hear a marked improvemen... | |
| The New Audio Research Reference 6 Common. Tell us the price. I'm dying to know.enjoy | |
| The New Audio Research Reference 6 Well sooner or later (sooner I expect), dealers are going to have to clear out their stock of REF 5SEs in order to make room both physically and financially for the REF 6 pre-amp. So, I do expect that dealers are going to offer the units at very c... | |
| The New Audio Research Reference 6 Wow, some of the discord here is amazing. AR is a company, just like Conrad Johnson, Atmosphere, etc. some companies have larger R&D departments than others. Big deal. Take for granted that some people are in the "amp of the month club" and ha... | |
| High power vs bi amp low power? I am an advocate of bi-amping if the power requirements are high. This way each amp isn't working so hard and isn't required to amplify the entire frequency range with power.Especially with the Infinity speakers, which are difficult to drive. I'm ... | |
| ARC VT-50 Damage/Repair Advice Another thing to consider after the fact is in the future, unplug the amp before you connect and disconnect the voltmeter leads. Anytime you are reaching into an electrical device, de-energize it first before you do so.That way, you completely avo... |