pmotz
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| How many tube watts for Vandersteen 2's? I used a Audio Research Classic 60 with my 2Ci a few years back with absolutely no problems. Given the size of your room any tube amp over 35 watts with a good power supply should work. Obviously more is better, but it's a starting point if funds ... | |
| Weght limit for SolidSteel shelf/cones? Magister- I just placed the maple shelf on the cones, no countersinking. There's enough weight to hold it in place. If you do want to countersink the spot where the cones rest, put the shelf on the cones and position it where you want it permanent... | |
| Weght limit for SolidSteel shelf/cones? The aluminum cones will support the load. They are an aluminum alloy and are stronger/harder than the aluminum you typically think of. I have a 5.5 rack with a 2" thick maple top shelf with a VPI Aries 2 Extended. I don't know how much it weighs, ... | |
| looking for an "all in one" unit. Arcam makes the Solo and Solo mini, I know there are some Solo's listed right now. TEAC and Yamaha both make small chassis models, they even have DVD versions available. I can't speak for sound quality since I haven't heard any of them, but the Ar... | |
| Vandersteen 3A sigs, whats wrong here. The Vandersteens are not a lean sounding speaker, actually they err on the warm side. The Kimber 8TC is a good match for the Vandersteens, perhaps they are a touch lean but that's not a bad thing for the Vandersteens. Positioning is important, use... | |
| Vandersteen 2wq x-over help The process is explained in the owners manual, you did get that with your subwoofer, didn't you? Check the web site for the manual if you didn't get one. If you want detailed help direct from Mr. Vandersteen you will have to call him, he's electro... | |
| Goetz speakers......ever heard of them? I had a pair about 25 years ago, though I don't recall the model number. I think they were the first generation of his speakers. When I first heard them (at Mr. Goetz's house) I thought they were quite good (I was young and an audio neophyte) so I... | |
| This is no joke. Absolutely, you've discovered the most recent top secret Machina Dynamica tweak, code name "star power". Since you leaked it prematurely you're going to have to pay full price. That will be $349.95 each plus $599.95 for the super mu metal wrap tha... | |
| PS AUDIO DLIII For repair Have you tried contacting PS Audio? They service all of their current products and are reasonably priced. Further, the unit could still be under warranty. PS Audio offers a three year warranty if you register the product. They're easy to work with... | |
| My ears of tin are over 50 Either you are pulling our leg or Jim pulled yours! He has been asked this question and has a good answer in his book "Get Better Sound". He tells of a conductor in his 70's (musicians are exposed to very loud sound levels on stage) who could "hea... | |
| Nano as travel piece I use Etymotic ER-4P with my iPod Touch and they work well, the only issue is the bass is a little challenged. If you have the ER-4S then you may need an amp to drive them. There are a lot more in ear headphones available now (compared to when I g... | |
| ARCAM DV137 fix firm ware, help Have you been to this site?: http://www.avforums.com/forums/arcam-owners-forum/ I downloaded the 4.12 version a while back and haven't had any problems. There is mention of using this file to go backwards from 5.06 version (which they don't offer ... | |
| The Hub: Is a Vinyl Revival in progress? With respect to audiophiles I don't think there is a trend or fad, we're just continuing on with what we know works best when ultimate sound quality is the goal. I would suspect the resurgence of audiophile reissues is a result of the insane price... | |
| Is a pure sine wave UPS the best power treatment ? There certainly isn't harm from using a pure/clean sinewave, the PS Audio Powerplants generate an essentially pure sine wave, but as Aerosans points out high end audio is full of "interesting" theorys. Many of them seem like nonsense but many folk... | |
| "Get Better Sound" I've seen it very well reviewed a couple of times so I just ordered it, should be here later this week. It's actually about $50 shipped direct from the publisher, Quarter Note Press. Considering how much money we spend elsewhere on our systems tha... |