mrtennis
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| the tough question: Which preamplifier? and why hi tvad:is my quartet of preamp choices amusing, or my dictum, "don't rely on opinions" ?are you suggesting i pay attention to opinions or that my opinion, like those of others should be ignored ?perhaps, you see the paradox in the statement "don'... | |
| the tough question: Which preamplifier? and why i too am looking for a preamp, but i do not like the ultraverve. i had the opportunity to purchase it and auditioned it for a while. it doesn't sound like a tube preamp.my choices are:audionote kits l2, audiovalve eklipse, cary slp98 with audionot... | |
| Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps? ask viktor khomenko about the difference between tube and solid state. it is a fool's errand to think you can replicate the sound of tubes with a solid state product.there is no free lunch in audio. if you want solid state you get the solid state ... | |
| Why do Audiophiles feel the need... i made an error in one of my posts. i mean to say: how useful is an opinion about a component from the owner of the component ? sorry for the error. | |
| Why do Audiophiles feel the need... an opinion is neither true nor false. if someone owns a component it is still impossible to know what it sounds like. don't take my word for it. it can be proven, mathematically.how useful is an opinion about a component one has owned ?probably of... | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? hi axel:many responses to sound are within our control. one can choose to get angry , or sad, or frightened.we humans are not just passive actors. i think you exaggerate the significance of sound to create fear responses. i will chose to dislike s... | |
| Revelation we're forgetting the dictum "if it sounds good, it is good". evaluation of stereo systems is subjective. so, if someone says system a is better than system b, it is to that person. since there are no absolutes no system is better than another. rat... | |
| Speaker Technology over the last 10 years does anyone think great strides have been made in crossover technology, especially with the availability of a such a variety of capacitors and resistors.is it a given that a crossover from 1969 is inferior to one designed in 2009 ? | |
| the classic tube sound & the modern tube sound thanks all.i am looking for a second preamp. i am considering a cary slp 98, maybe audio valve eklips and audio note kit l2. i focus on the upper midrange/lower treble region.ewwedhome, you have provided info that makes may pause before getting to... | |
| Would you pay to audition speakers it might be worth it to pay for an audition in your stereo system, to avoid a serious mistake. the cost of an audition may be less than the loss accruing from resale of an expensive component. | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? hi mapman:it's all in your mind. if i listen to the sound of a thunder storm on a stereo, i will not be frightened. there are sounds that are not loud that warn of impending danger that can frighten. it has nothing to do with sound, but rather con... | |
| Chinese equivalent to Sonus Faber? i owned the sonus faber amator electa. it was not one of my favorite speakers. it was worth about $1500, not $4500, which was the retail at the time.the value in $$ does not match its performance. | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? without being a reactive person, you won't be frightened.the personality of the listener is being completely ignored.opinions are interesting, but some are wild and defy common sense. | |
| Speaker Technology over the last 10 years what hybrid are you referring to ? the new magnepan uses a panel woofer. i believe it is similar to the bass panel of the 20.1. by the way, i agree that integrating treble/midrange panels with cone bass drivers can be difficult/ | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? the hippocratic oath should apply to audio: "do no harm"so where does the harm come from ? i think, mainly peaks in the upper mids/lower treble. these peaks are not relaxing, but not frightening either.balanced frequency response or a slight atten... |