newbee
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| tube vs SS preamp FWIW I think Schubert might mean that if a tube pre-amp malfunctions and outputs DC that it can cause the loss of a tweeter IF you are running a SS amp which can pass DC, or, perhaps, a transformerless tubed amp. But a SS pre-amp can pass DC so it... | |
| Upgrade advice needed Before you start chasing a solution to your problem by replacing electronic's (or speakers, even) take a few moments to insure that your problem can't be reduced substantially by speaker placement re the walls (1st reflection points) and the amoun... | |
| Speaker driver cone repair Followup - It appears that the surround is foam. Makes it easier, yes? | |
| What do you void listening? Schubert, with that moniker I think I may be just wasting my time, but just in case.....I recently picked up "Schubert for Two", arrangements of some of Schuberts chamber music, including one piece that was actually composed for the Guitar. Very r... | |
| Paragon Jubilee Jem Speakers If you can refine your question I might be able to help you....First I assume you have the two piece (per side) system, the Jems on the bottom and the Jubilee on the top and that you have the cable connectors to connect the Jubilee to the Jem. Do ... | |
| the magic of power cords Without denying that cables, IC's, and PC can, and do, make a difference, although PC's differences are very subtle and I think are really most audible in highly resolving systems, when it comes to 'tuning' a system I'd rather spend my disposable ... | |
| What do you void listening? Most of the music heard on The Voice. I'm into Classical, Jazz and Hillbilly (old fashioned fiddle, toe tapping stuff, based on music from the British Isles).Czarivey, hang in there! I can pass on Bach as well. Actually I'd never turn it off, but ... | |
| What are your TWO favorite Symphonic Recordings? Over the years Mahler 6's and Rachmaninoff's Symphonic Dances probably got more play time than the other's. I guess that makes them 'favorites', but I really don't think of them as such. I've sort of grown unattached to big symphonic pieces. I'm f... | |
| Upgrade from Cambridge Audio 840C to lessen glare? Before you dump your CDP, have you listened to alternative cables. Some Nordost cables can easily take some SS systems over the top. If it ain't that, then I would explore some CDP's with a bit warmer tone. Some of the Marantz units can add a bit ... | |
| Most underrated composer of 20th Century? Brownsfan, Perhaps you don't see more of Britten's music in concert or over the radio is because of a general lack of interest. I have tried his music often but outside of a few like The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Four Sea interludes, ... | |
| Most underrated composer of 20th Century? Bifwynne, Mahler as background music! Shame on you!!!! You're going to get drummed out of the club. But so far as Mahler goes you've probably picked the best one. :-) FWIW, in order to conserve time, I usually set aside listening to classical musi... | |
| triode versus pentode I think the most pronounced differences you will hear will be in midrange/upper-midrange tonality and, if you have a well set up system, the imaging, which in pentode should be more forward and pronounced in the mid-range. Triode (in those amps I ... | |
| Most underrated composer of 20th Century? Schubert, out of curiosity, if time spent on listening to music is so precious why waste any of it posting opinions on the internet? I'm thankful that I have no such constraints and can listen to most anything that interests me including stuff by ... | |
| Ever downgrade and have better sound? Substitute 'simplify' for 'downgrade' and I'm in hog heaven. If anything my end result today is far better than in the days when I had a bunch of 'near-SOTA' stuff. I attribute this to a better understanding of the speaker/room interface and elect... | |
| Primaluna ProLogue Five VS. Classe CA-150 Consider before you buy a tubed amp is how well it matches the needs of your speakers AND how well it interfaces with your pre-amp. Two items that are missing from your post and are rather essential bits of information if you expect any meaningful... |