mitch2
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| Preamp for Lamm M1.1 monoblocks I found the M1.1's to have a bit of darkness and slightly rolled highs. I found the positives to be very good dynamics, nice fat bass, and a seductive, textured midrange. I will second/third Rcprince and Syntax that, for me, the LL2 Deluxe was it ... | |
| what options for diy cable "collars"? Like these, over on the right hand side?Cable Collars | |
| Black Orpheus speaker cables/Straightwire Sextet Link to picture of original version is provided below. The techflex was added by me to cover/protect a portion of the cable in an old/previous set-up.http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/cables/messages/15/154298.html | |
| Black Orpheus speaker cables/Straightwire Sextet I owned Alon speakers and Black Orpheus Speaker Cables by Acarian. The cables consisted of a tri-wire set with two smaller diameter 13 awg stranded silver clad copper cables covered in thin black plastic, and a larger bass wire consisting of a coa... | |
| Jensen Iso-Max Ground Loop Isolation transformers The Jensen products work very well and you are very generous. I hope whoever receives them attains a significant sonic improvement. I use Jensen (input) transformers to go from a single-ended preamp to a balanced amp, and I have nothing but good t... | |
| The Ultimate DAC for Approx $10,000 How about the Lenehan Audio PDX DAC? It is close to home for you.http://www.lenehanaudio.com.au/pdx.php | |
| No such thing as a future proof DAC... Future proofing DAC's, or virtually any electronic device, would be difficult because of the rapid change in technology and materials. However, there are manufacturers who future-proof their equipment through excellent upgrade service, such as MUS... | |
| any one box amps that come close to monoblocks? McCormack DNA500; CJ Premier 350SA; BAT VK600SE; MUSE 200; H2O S250; McIntosh MC402; would be some to look at, and I am sure there are probably more not yet listed here. | |
| Are CD players dead I think Pettyofficer and Fusion10 bring up good points; CD sources may not be the future but, the future of computer sourced audio is not quite here yet. We will know when it gets here because;1. source material will be readily available by downlo... | |
| Actually difference between class A and AB? Sorry Rok2id, I guess I misunderstood. I thought you were stating that nobody on the thread addressed sonic differences when listening, which are in fact addressed in my last paragraph, at least based on my experiences. | |
| Actually difference between class A and AB? Rok2id, did you read the last paragraph of my post??? The only thing addressed in that paragraph is "difference when listening." That is the best I can explain it based on my experience owning three different Class A SS amps. To compare, the Class... | |
| Actually difference between class A and AB? I assume your question is directed primarily to SS amps, maybe including hybrids.As also indicated by Stanwal, IMO the answer is; it depends on the amp. There are excellent sounding Class AB amps and crappy sounding Class A amps. There are so ma... | |
| Are CD players dead I have been researching this and I am still not convenced I can beat the sound of either of my CD/DVD players using a digital transport and DAC - without spending a lot of money. Both my Ayre C-5xeMP and MUSE Erato II players do hi-rez, which mean... | |
| cooling mono amps I had fans mounted inside of a cabinet to cool a large SS amp. You can find very quiet small computer fans in a variety of sizes that can be powered by DC from a wall wart converter. If you use a lower DC voltage, the fan speed can be reduced resu... | |
| Why aren't the older members still active ? I think there is a cycle many go through, where things are initially new and exciting with endless possibilities...folks making cables, silver vs. copper vs. gold, cap upgrades, endless cable discussions, SS vs. tubes, isolation, vibration damping... |