philjolet
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| Quad 99 preamp/909 amplifier combo I owned the pre amp (not the combo) and can say it is the sort of item that just gets out of the way of the listening session. It does not attract attention to itself and is very pleasent to listen thru.Agree with others that it is a great value | |
| Audio Note Kit 3 AMP I read but did not comprehend! | |
| What does the term rolled off highs mean ? Stanwal,some think that when you are hearing multiple instruments and all have high frequency harmonics that the ear is capable of hearing higher than normal and the added response can improve perception of detail etc.I just butchered that statmen... | |
| What does the term rolled off highs mean ? well yes in a way it is because 'perfect' sound on a chart would be a flat line but some may prefer a bit of a roll off so the tweeter is not too bright in a reflective room (for instance).stereos are far from perfect so a little roll off can be g... | |
| What does the term rolled off highs mean ? No, it is a arbitrary thing...whatever device it is that is 'rolled off' determines it. | |
| Audio Note Kit 3 AMP I presume you are aware, but if not:http://www.audionotekits.com/ | |
| What does the term rolled off highs mean ? turning the treble down is the same as rolled off highs.If you saw it on a chart the end of the line would literaly roll off (slope down) at the end. | |
| does power cord length matter? fact or myth? like Peter Walker from QUAD used to say: "the cable just has to reach the amp" he was talking speaker wire actually...Also I had Vince from Plinius USA tell me PC length has to be 10 feet exactly for best sound, I never followed up on that one. WT... | |
| I've narrowed it down... Botit,I think a tube amp will sound fine but it will not be especially robust because the impedance of the B&W is too low which robs some of the power of the amp, also it may exhibit some of the traditional 'tube' amp characteristics which is ... | |
| I've narrowed it down... "for something I think I'll have for a lifetime"I have told myself this before but it did not happen...The first thing I thought when I read your post is that the amps may not suit the speakers, being a tube guy myself I would buy one of the amps ... | |
| Anyone Using Four Subs In A Home Theater? you may find this interestinghttp://www.audiokinesis.com/product_ak_swarm.htmlDuke seems to be very knowledgeable | |
| Jeff Beck Rock-n-Roll Party Jeff Beck knows how to have fun thanks! | |
| Best 80-100 w Amplifier Available Under $4k Used? I think it is interesting you have (presumably) not heard the Atmasphere amp with an Atmosphere pre amp to get the full benefit of the tubes when comparing to the Plinius.I do understand you want to get away from tubes and wonder if Merdian makes ... | |
| Pre-amp To Amp Interconnects Is there a notable difference between Audioquest Diamondbacks at $90-150 compared to blue jeans or monoprice cable at $5-$30?impossible to answer, in any given system one could be better than the othertry for yourself and return or sell the one yo... | |
| Rediscovering Cold Blood amazing how much really good music there is out there that I have not heard - thanks! |