paulwp
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| Physical explanation of amp's break in? No, I don't accept it as a fact, not do I deny it. Theories to justify the belief in burn-in are of no interest to me. I can't think of a less interesting subject actually, but I suppose I would pay attention to some test measurements. An amp had ... | |
| Physical explanation of amp's break in? After reading a statement like this, "anybody that tells you that components don't break in or 'settle' is either UNEDUCATED [emphasis added] about the subject at hand and throwing out a guess at your expense (IF you believe them ) or knows better... | |
| Physical explanation of amp's break in? The problem, Dmitry, is there are no profesionally measured data evidencing burn-in. It is a belief based on what people think they hear, based on what people expect to hear. I didn't ask about educational background to support the position taken ... | |
| Physical explanation of amp's break in? I guess you answered my questions about your educational background. You aren't an EE. You've said you know what you are talking about because you repair things. I told you my firsthand experience is I have listened to an abundance of amps and hav... | |
| Physical explanation of amp's break in? Good points Ed (Eldartford), Bomarc and Charlie.Sean, I have a couple of questions. You claim or at least imply that you know what you are talking about. I don't see any evidence for that in the words you throw together. If I may ask, what is your... | |
| I would like advice for a beginner. Another inexpensive speaker that I think you'd like is the Acoustic Energy (AE) Aegis Evo One. Very smooth and natural for the price ($300 list), and you may be able to find the previous model, Aegis One, essentially the same speaker for maybe $15... | |
| If you can only choose one of these Amps The Muse 160. I have heard all of the ones you list, and chose the Muse. It was designed for unconditional stability into all speaker loads. A really good amp. (I have one that I have listed for sale, but I am its original owner and it's mint, and... | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? Brimac, I mentioned BB King way back there on Jan 4, along with Jorma Kaukonen, who I'm glad to see others remember, and Doc Watson and Merle Travis. | |
| Suggestions for my system: Preamp? Baltman, there are some Bryston BP-20 preamps for sale here on A'gon for less than $750. Perfect. Newer design than your amp and well suited for any future "upgrade." | |
| Where do you draw the line??? Onhwy's system with Harbeth Monitor 40 will go pretty deep, enough to satisfy almost anyone, and with an inexpensive but powerful amplifer, will play louder than anyone can stand. Add a good subwoofer for not a lot of money anyway, and you get you... | |
| $500 mini system suggestions, Bose need not apply The Denon is pretty good and looks good. Yamaha Pianocraft looks very nice and sounds good. There are also a couple of Onkyo minisystems that sound good, one mentioned by John Marks in his Stereophile column a few months ago. Those are the three b... | |
| An Aaron Copland Question No, he'd have to say "person." Come to think of it, I'm not sure the word "common" is ok anymore. | |
| Best Preamp under $1000-need 2 sets of RCA outs I saw someone selling a Bryston BP20 here on A'gon. Perfect line stage with two RCA outs. If you want to play with tubes, an Anthem Pre2L or Pre1L is good. | |
| I need a female jazz vocalist. No Krall, No Norah Not sure about "jazz," not sure Norah does jazz, for that matter, but if you want singers, two that I don't think have been mentioned are Julie London, and currently, Kari Bremnes, from Norway.You can find Ms. Bremnes, and a great catalog of femal... | |
| Carver TFM 25 vs. Carver AV 405...please comment. Don't sell the AV-405, unless you just want more power. No surprise that you find it sounds better than the bridged TFM's. The TFM is an older Bob Carver design. The AV-405 is one of a series of amplifiers designed by Jim Croft and his design team... |