nick778
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| Help on the power voltage and PS Premier question Are you toggling through the various modes on the Power Plant Premier to view the input and output voltage and the input and output THD?The output voltage should be 120-121 and rock steady. The input voltage can vary depending on the load of the e... | |
| Budget CD player recommendation I'm very fond of my old Rotel 991-AE (the Audiophile Edition makes a difference). It is one of the best CD players Rotel made absent the 990 perhaps which had a better transport mechanism. The 991-AE has better DACs etc though.If you can find a go... | |
| In-ceiling speakers I have a B&W system (803D for mains, HTM2D for center, DS8S for surrounds) and use their CCM-65 in-ceiling for rear backs. I bought them new from someone on Audiogon for a good price compared to the $800/pr or so MSRP price. I am very impresse... | |
| Spectron Musician III SE Mk.2? What Changed? I am a dealer for Spectron and if you are interested in the details of the upgrade before potentially purchasing this amp (it does sound good but I know everyone was looking for more) just email me.Thanks.KenPrecision Audio Design | |
| Digital Output, Optical or Conventional Coaxial? Digital rca cable will always beat out optical soundwise but optical precludes any ground loop issues common from cable boxes and such.When you connect your CD player via digital out you essentially by-pass its DACs and use the DAC in your pre/pro... | |
| Any thoughts in ICE amps? I'd take a look at the Spectron Premier. It 'breaks the mold' on the limitations of what most people associate with Class D amps.It sort of combines the best of tube and good SS amps without any veil to the music. The frequency range is very flat,... | |
| Mac and B&W Another classic pairing would be the Classe CA-M400 monoblocks. I've heard both the Mac and he Classe with them and would give the edge to the Classe monoblocks.However, I would suggest giving the new Spectron Musician III SE Mk2 amps (600 watts@8... | |
| Amplifiers for B&W 803D/802D I chose the 803D over the 802D for reasons already mentioned in this thread and I do have a large listening area. I auditioned them with Classe 400 watt mono-blocks and the 500 watt McIntosh mono blocks and while both sounded very good, the Classe... | |
| Classe' CA-5200 vs. Rotel RMB 1095 w/ B&W 802Ds The Rotel is sufficeint for you center and surrounds (I have the RMB-1095 for my HTM2D and DS8S surrounds) but not you 802Ds that require much more power to sound their best.I have 803Ds and a RB-1090 that I'm selling as it isn't enough for the B&... | |
| B&W 802D -- Classe' CA-5200 vs. Rotel RMB 1095? What are you using for your 802Ds? | |
| What amp should I use for the B&W htm2d and scm? I was going to initially suggest the Classe 3200 amp but that is warmer than your 802D and Byston combo. I have the B&W 803D, HTM2D center, DS8S surrounds and in-ceiling ccm-65 backs and use a Rotel RMB-1095 for the center surrounds and backs.... | |
| Which speaker cable for upgrade I have B&W 803D mains, HTM2D center, DS8S surround and in-ceiling CCM-65 backs. B&W speaker like power, heavier gauge wire than the 4TC and absolutely bi-wire them.The best I've heard the non-diamond series is with the Rockfeller by AQ wit... | |
| Shunyata V-Ray vs Audience AR The Shunyata uses parallel devices to filer (vs. serial in PS Audio or Monster's conditioners albeit the PS Audio ones are much better).The PPP isn't really a conditioner like the Shunyata; it is a AC regenerator that is 85% efficent which ties to... | |
| audioquest gibralter speaker cables I think a lot depends on your speakers (and components). I have the Gibraltars connected to my B&W 803D mains and HTM2D center and they are not warm at all...perhpas that is due to the B&W's being a bit forward (but not so with the diamond... | |
| Kimber 4TC Bi-Wire Question Having listened to 8TC vs. two runs of 4TC, I'd chose the double run of 4TC. The sound is tighter and not as muddled especially in the bass as the 8TC, imo. |