nsgarch
Responses from nsgarch
| best speakers for vocals? Tboooe, check out the new ML Summits. Modest in size with unbelievable bass system. The first ML hybrid stat w/ its own sub amp, so you can drive the panel w/ a tube amp as it should be. 10K new or $7.5K used. What more could you ask? Lots of good... | |
| best speakers for vocals? I would have three personal favorites within your budget/listening preference parameters. One's just out, one is tried and true, and one is venerated vintage. Each different from the others in physical size and system requirements, but all with on... | |
| "WET" Soundstage? Well, that's a new one on me.I know some people actually play LPs 'wet'. But I've never seen it, heard it, or been told why it could be a 'good thing' to do that. | |
| cable upgrades , real or rip off French_fries: I totally believe your report because I've had similar experiences myself, even with optical cables. But your description hints at something I'd actually be willing to bet money on: namely that you have a great system already (you do... | |
| One Subwoofer out, two subwoofers Many subwoofers (you didn't say what kind you have ;~) provide L and R line outs (and sometimes a LFE out) so you can daisy chain one or more additional sub(s) to the one being fed by your preamp.If your subs don't have this feature, and you must ... | |
| cable upgrades , real or rip off I basically agree w/ Audphile's ranking, except I think #4 should read: Dedicated circuits (if possible) and then powerline conditioners (if necessary.) | |
| Prist Audio Cables - Different Names Thomas, you might want to contact Albert Porter directly since he undoubtedly knows as much as anyone about this subject -- I know a little bit, but Albert would be the best source (along with Jim Aud at Purist, of course.) | |
| cable upgrades , real or rip off I think Elizabeth is correct, that is until one reaches the point where changing equipment represents more of a horizontal movement than a vertical improvement.At that point, a system, regardless of its specific make up (of components, speakers, c... | |
| Spikes versus Rubber on wood floor? Zargon, your case is the special exception I mentioned earlier, namely: you have a transducer (subwoofer) that moves up and down, same as the (only) direction the floor can move. So naturally it can mechanically excite the floor (grab it and shake... | |
| Low output MC to match my phono stage Doug, well that's pretty straightforward isn't it! And I just happen to have a few of those Monster Y-connectors laying around somewhere . . . . . Thanx.. | |
| Low output MC to match my phono stage Doug (now that I've stopped laughing!) would you be kind enough to post a link to that (John Elison) article. I'd like to try it. Thanx. | |
| What tracking force for Shure V15lll? Correction, I checked on cartridgedb. They don't specifically list the MR version, but the V15 III all seem to be around .75 - 1.25 gm. Sorry | |
| What tracking force for Shure V15lll? The recommended tracking force for all the (better) Shure carts is 0.5 - 0.75 gm. You can double check the specs for your particular cart at:www.cartridgedb.com. | |
| jewelers loop Readster, do a Google search for "pocket microscope" and you'll get a lot of sources. I think they work better than loupes, but do take a little patience/practice. 50x is a good strength, allows you to see the stylus and cantilever at the same time. | |
| cable upgrades , real or rip off Some cables do make a real difference, and some are hype. The point is that for you to tell the difference (at a given level of cable quality) your equipment must be at least as good, otherwise you may not hear the improvment and will conclude tha... |