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| minimze ambiguity when describing audio components Sd, I think Mrtennis is suggesting that we define the terms we already have -- not change them or make up a new set. Additionally, he would prefer it if we used more specific scientific language instead of the customary audiophile subjective terms... | |
| minimze ambiguity when describing audio components Avguygeorge, I used to think that was true, but now I think you've got it backwards. That is to say, a particular cable will have a particular sonic signature. Its physical and electrical properties do not change after break-in. However, the diffe... | |
| Any advantage to using monobloc amps Libertasdon, the preamp runs to the amps via interconnects, and the amp (or amps) connects to the speakers via speaker cables.If you have two speakers 8 feet apart you can put the preamp in the middle and then one monoblock amp next to each speake... | |
| different strengths for different cables? I forgot to mention that cable interactions are very complex and a certain combination of cables that works great in one system might not work nearly as well in the next.And all the system cables seem to work together, which means that the interco... | |
| different strengths for different cables? Yes, different cables do have different strengths and weaknesses. All you have to do is match them to your application and budget. And you can apply the same thinking to the amplifiers, also, if you are doing a horizontal bi-amp configuration as o... | |
| tub preamp vs ss preamp with ss amp. I agree with what Mitch4t said and would just like to add that the sound quality and "personality" of different solid-state preamps varies quite a bit. And the sound/personality of different tube preamps (or the same tube preamp with different tub... | |
| New 11' x 7' listening room....small speaker? Hey, how about a pair of Sound Lab A-1's? But seriously, something like VonSchweikert VR1's or Green Mountain Audio Europas might fill the bill nicely. I'm using a pair of Aural Ersatz TAD-803 speakers (single-driver mod) that work pretty well in ... | |
| Low level listening Bartokfan,I'm not really sure what needs translating, but I'll give it a shot.Compressing the sound results in a higher average perceived sound level. Making softer sounds closer in volume to louder sounds results in a perceived fuller balance for... | |
| Low level listening Wow, I'm surprised that you fellows who are generally very knowledgeable about audio topics seem to know nothing about this topic.No one (myself excluded) has mentioned the effects of compression or expansion and no one has even brought up the old... | |
| Low level listening I agree with what Duke said. I still say that speakers that have light diaphragms and powerful motors will provide the most detail and will perform better at low levels. Although some electrostatic speakers do not have high efficiency they do have... | |
| Low level listening Usually a high efficiency speaker design is better for low volume listening... so pretty much the opposite of what you're thinking. You want speakers with light cones and large motors that can react more readily to track the music signal. That way... | |
| With SME Model 10 is it possible to get 78RPM? Tubes108, right you are. 78's are recorded with a different size groove than 33's and 45's and thus require a 78-specific stylus. The record equalization is a bit different, as well. | |
| wave a magic wand and poof...the stereo disappears Accuracy doesn't have to mean harsh, hard, or nasty sounding. Most recordings are actually less harsh than people would like to believe. That's because most systems have hardness and harshness built in. A lot of it comes from using speakers with p... | |
| When is digital going to get the soul of music? Guidocorona,You make a good point and I mostly agree with what you said. I think the "soul" of the music results from a good collaboration or synergy between the composer and the artist. And if the recording engineer and the technology he employs ... | |
| wave a magic wand and poof...the stereo disappears Okay, Mrtennis,Now I understand you better. I think we are getting to the heart of the matter.I also have two competent systems. One is solid-state based and uses large floor-standing speakers. The other uses a combination of tube and solid-state ... |