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| MBL 101 (~1990) - amp suggestions. My buddy who loaned me his Sonus Faber Extremas for a year, went to the MBL 101 right after. We tried my Crown Studio Reference, which did well, but he had the Jadis JA 500 monoblocks, which were so incredible with the MBL 101s, I cried, listening... | |
| Nuforce STA200 So, has anyone new tried passive ? Even with a Parasound A21, as it works with amps that have normal gain. | |
| To Sell or Keep? Admittedly, I am a hoarder of audio gear, specifically power amps. I recently sold the majority of my collection, mainly because : I would likely not use it; it was no longer gaining monetary value; I was able to emotionally let it go; I was not w... | |
| The new Schiit Aegir Amplifier now shipping It is very interesting reading, on the Schiit site, about this amplifier. The FAQ section is full of information, and you also have links to writings of Jason Stoddard and Mike Moffat, the 2 head honchos over there, who btw, have been around for q... | |
| Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier, opinions and competition If anyone is passively biamping, such as hifidream, I highly recommend the vertical biamping scheme. One amp for each speaker, one channel running the low frequencies, the other channel running the tops. To my ears, this is always more open, dynam... | |
| Power Amp advice Usually when an amp hums, it is because it forgot the words, lol. Anything change recently in your set up that can cause the hum ? Have you added any light dimmers, etc. Try a cheater plug, or try plugging the 2200 into a different electrical outl... | |
| Looking to replace my (Mcintosh) Other than insufficient power, are you happy with the quality of music reproduction with the 7100 ? | |
| The new Schiit Aegir Amplifier now shipping I have spoken to a Gordon at Schiit, and told me it will work fine with my passive unit and have plenty of available power and grunt for my 104 db Lascalas. Supposedly, within it's power range, better in all areas over the Vidar, except maybe the ... | |
| Should an amp have a "personality"? But, with the Sim W3 being better to your ears, it just might be the amp. | |
| Should an amp have a "personality"? Andy, please read my 1st post on this thread ( previous page ). My own words, after being at this for 50 years. | |
| Should an amp have a "personality"? I have found most professional reviewers use the term, referencing to live, unamplified music. Also the comment is always used after they use an " audiophile " recording ( properly mic’d, mixed and mastered ), not a compressed, badly produced reco... | |
| Should an amp have a "personality"? Without starting a war ( however, lately it is common for wars here to arise ), I think it is the Thiels that are not making you happy. Trying a different amp, or two, will be the only way to know. | |
| Should an amp have a "personality"? Fast, dynamic, flow, rhythm all describe several of my amps. | |
| Graduating to separates need help spelled Freya. What were the mods done on the Adcom GFA 555, if you know ? I still feel it might hold it's own with some other things mentioned. Enjoy ! MrD. | |
| Graduating to separates need help I have heard some excellent Adcom GFA555s with mods, and not sure what mods yours has, but if your amp has been overhauled, you can still use it and concentrate on a preamp and separate dac. Enjoy ! MrD. |