pdreher
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| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? Well, I just agreed to buy a pair of Simaudio W-6 monoblocks, so I should know in a few weeks how these more powerful amps (425 WPC / 8 ohms) match up to to my trusty Plinius SA-102 @ 125 WPC. I've really enjoyed my SA-102 for a long time... so I'... | |
| Mac / Airport Express question Ericj - I can't speak to the difference in sound quality of the Airport Expess with & without the Pace-Car 2, as the DAC section of my CDP will not accept toslink inputs direct from the Airport Express... it only accepts SP/DIF . | |
| Mac / Airport Express question Yes, that should work. I currently run a similar setup: IMac to Airport Express to Empirical Audio Pace-Car 2 to the DA section of my Audio Aero Capitol CDP.The Empirical Audio Pace-Car 2 reclocks the signal and removes all jitter. See Empirical A... | |
| Bass: Dynaudio Confidence C2 vs Contour S5.4 I've owned the C2's (28Hz) & now the C4's (27Hz). The difference in bass output is significantly more on the C4 than the 1Hz difference in the published specs. I think the 28Hz is somewhat deceiving, albeit not intentionally. | |
| Bass: Dynaudio Confidence C2 vs Contour S5.4 Can't speak for the S5.4's, but my during my stint with C2's I still needed a sub to get decent bass. If I were you, I'd either keep the C1's & add a good sub (REL Stadium, Aerial SW12, Velodyne DD15) or save up for Dyn C4's (assuming your roo... | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? Keithr - Pass .5 series amps are intriguing. If my soon-to-be realized plan of bridging a pair of mono-blocked Plinius SA-102's end up not meeting my expectations, my fallback plan would have me leaning towards replacing them with either a Pass 25... | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? Doug - I hopeful the 4 ohm load of the C4's won't be a problem for the bridged SA-102's (as suggested in the earlier posts from Audiofeil & Dave b). However, if bridged SA-102's don't cut the mustard with my C4's, your suggestion of the Pass 2... | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? Bill & Dave - Audiogoner Jadem6, owner of Jade Cables reviewed and still uses this combo with his Dunlavy IV/a's with good success. Jade & I also both use the Aesthetix Calypso. The C4's are rated @ 4 ohms nominal / 3.3 ohms minimum / 88dB... | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? Well, I went over my budget and have cut a deal for a second Plinius SA-102 to run as a bridged monoblock with my current SA-102 amp. I'm cautiously optimistic that going from one amp @ 125WPC to two bridged monoblocks @ 400WPC in 8 ohms will help... | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? The SA-102 owners manual states input impedance @ 47K ohms. I'm using single ended cables... am I okay? | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? I'm clueless when it comes to impedance matching... I know... pretty pathetic :( . I assumed there was no mismatch at the time I went with this combo based upon this older link... http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1196031341&re... | |
| Upgrade speaker cables OR amp for Dynaudio C4's? To all: Thanks for your input / advice. I was thrilled to wake up to so much feedback on my question.Albert - You have instant credibility in my book and you have been quite helpful to me in the past when I've asked your advice. Your suggestion of... | |
| Rolled some 12ax7's recently... I've found the inexpensive new production / re-issue tubes to be very dissapointing (Mullard & Sovtek). As far as NOS 12AX7's go, Mullard CV4004's are more lively, but less neutral than the mega expensive Mullard 10M gold pins, however, I stil... | |
| Do you leave CD players with tube outputs on? The tubes in my Audio Aero Capitol only lasted 2 years because I left it in standby 24/7. Jodi from AA distributor, Globe Audio, recommended I turn the unit off when not in use to extend the life of the tubes. | |
| b&k amps +dynaudio c2 speakers I drove C2's and now C4's with a 125WPC Plinius SA-102. You will be fine with your B&K monos. |