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| The SET amp question. Everyone has done a good job explaining the differences. As for a recommendation of brands, Don Garbers "Fi X" is a great amp to try out. I think with your speakers, it will be a great match. | |
| Mcintosh 2205 amp limit tripped at 90 db I like the 2205 but it is 30 yrs old and may need to see a tech, but first try these 2 things.Plug it into a wall socket, even if you have to use an extension cord. (Get a heavy duty one if you do.) I DO NOT like the idea of plugging it into the b... | |
| SET with Maggies again I run an 845 SET (Art Audio Carissa Sig) with my 3.6's at times. With certain music and certain volumes, this is a very musical combination.Like Duke mentioned, if you keep it within the amps comfort range, I think you will be in for a pleasant su... | |
| Has anyone heard a Glow Amp? I'll have one in a few days, can let you know then.I have several SET amps but have been wanting an EL84 amp for awhile. This being SE is a bonus.Overpriced? Bigger transformers, point to point wiring, nice aesthetics, these add up plus the US dol... | |
| Treatments or therapy - what on earth.. funny The beans are symbolic of a low pass filter. I base this on what happens when you eat a lot of beans. Probably a picture of something carbonated, like a beer, would work as a symbol of a high pass filter because it makes you burp.Interpretation is... | |
| Marantz Model 18 Woodcase Dimensions Congrats on the 18. There is a lot of history to that piece.I can give you the outer dimensions of the case. 19w x 15d x 6.5h | |
| How many watts is my system using? Per hour.Your electric company charges by the kwh or per 1000 watts. To figure how much you stereo is costing you the formula would be: 732 watts = .732 x "the kwh rate". So if the rate was say 20 cents per hour, you would be paying 14.64 cents pe... | |
| SOTA vacuum or no? Go vacuum. Once you go Vac, you'll never go back. :-)I have a couple of Stars and it's just hypnotizing to watch how steady the cartridge/headshell stays while tracking.I've had a lot of records that looked flat when I put them on, but I could see... | |
| What Solid State PreAmp? I've tried several preamps and the Mac C200 remains one of my favorites. I use it with my big SS and my SET amps. | |
| Solid State or Tube Preamp mated with Tube Monos? "Moreover, the sound of the pieces together seem to approach perfection to a closer degree than other tube and solid state setups we've had."That's what it's all about. Be careful when you are this close. However, if you are thinking of a change, ... | |
| McIntosh Amp Ratings Other manufacturers may not copy because it adds a lot to the cost and a lot to the weight plus there is an art to winding them and Mac has been at it for over 50 yrs.If you compare the sound quantity (not quality, that's up to you), of an AF Mac ... | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? I read a good explanation on Mac's autoformers from someone high up in their company. As best I can remember, the transistors in their circuit operate their best when they see a "certain" impedance (be it high or low, but I think it was low and ve... | |
| HELP Mac MX 130 No volume control or light Turn it off and unplug it for 1 minute Sometimes the microprocessor has to be reset. | |
| The most important word of advise? The best and most sophisticated piece of test equipment is your two ears. Develop them.Narrow it down to 3 or 4 CD's to use in selecting componets. One with a piano, one with violins, maybe a James Taylor CD (try to get his voice right!), and one ... | |
| High-current tube amps If you don't need a lot of SPL, check out the Art Audio line. I have used their 13 watt Diavolo and 16 watt Carissa Signature on my Maggie 3.6's but they have a pretty flat impedance curve which SET's love. Their standard and high current version ... |