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| What characteristics do you listen for when purchasing amps/preamps ? When I started this thread, I had to pick a topic, so I picked amps/preamps, although I should have put this under Misc Audio. I meant to ask to anyone who wanted to contribute here, " What do you strive for, in assembling / upgrading a system "? ... | |
| Klipsch CF4's. Worth keeping or let me go!? As a diehard Klipsch guy ( Heritage line in particular ), I owned many Klipsch, including CF2s, 3s and 4s. Not bad speakers, but were not for me ( I own Lascalas, with subs, which are a level beyond, imo ). I also prefer Heresy with 2 subs. Keep i... | |
| Is an autoformer (AVC) always superior to pots and resistors ? Mitch, I think using an additional set of interconnects, vs the icOn going direct into amps, might make this " test " invalid to the discussion at hand ( apples to apples / apples to oranges ), although, what ever sounds best to you. My best.... | |
| Innovative Autio in NYC just hung up on me Back in the day, you had a handful of dealers in the NYC area. Lyric, Innovative ( Brooklyn locations ) Sound by Singer, Stereo Exchange, Park Avenue Audio, Grand Central Radio, and Harvey....that I can remember. A few excellent dealers in Long Is... | |
| Innovative Autio in NYC just hung up on me I imagine it must be difficult for dealers today, as many audio shoppers will have no problem taking up time at a store, saying thank you, and purchase the item on line elsewhere....used in many cases. I unfortunately know people like this. This i... | |
| Jeff Beck - passes away Very sad, for his family, his friends, and his followers and listeners. RIP Jeff, you will be remembered, always. | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps Soix, I have no problem with your post, as I understand and am behind you ! | |
| Power Cable Suggestions Needed I do not know your other components / room, but damping / mass coupling the components tightens bass dramatically. Of course, room acoustics plays a big part. In other words, many things can tighten bass. | |
| Don’t buy used McCormack DNA 1990s amps After 25 - 30 years, ANY amp can fail, go out of spec, or just not perform as well as new. The pricing people are asking on equipment this old is ridiculous, but as always, buyer beware. HNY. My best, MrD. | |
| Is an autoformer (AVC) always superior to pots and resistors ? The Statement sounds like it does everything well. However, I have eliminated tubes from my system. Enjoy ! My best, MrD. | |
| Klipsch La Scala replacement? @moose89 just as an fyi : The Heresy IV does not use the same midrange and crossover as the Lascala. I am glad their elevation has improved the enjoyment for you. I always preferred Heresys when they are elevated. Enjoy ! | |
| Is an autoformer (AVC) always superior to pots and resistors ? @mitch2 I apologize for my misunderstanding. I commented based on your statement " where the only gain ( if any ) comes from the autoformer transformers themselves ". If designed with +6 db gain, yes, but we are talking unity gain, so the source c... | |
| Is an autoformer (AVC) always superior to pots and resistors ? @sns, Mitch is correct, it is not the same. I am speaking unity gain, and my experience is exactly as stated. @mitch2, with a unity gain passive device, the gain is provided by the source, your last statement is unclear to me. sorry....... | |
| What's the oddest thing in your music collection? I am | |
| Is an autoformer (AVC) always superior to pots and resistors ? TVCs, ime, rounds things out and softens transients, but like everything else, it is what your ears like. TVCs are supposed to be better with impedance matching between source and amp. |