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Phono Circuit Difference Between Spectral Preamps?
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Phono Circuit Difference Between Spectral Preamps?
It is the heavy bias and regulation that runs through most of Spectral preamps. A few ventilation slots in the main unit's top plate and things would've been almost solved. However, the factory feels that any chassis open field would be grounds fo... 
Need Small Bookshelf Speakers With a Big Sound
ELAC Uni-fi ub5 3 way monitors -LS50 killers ! Phenomenal! $500 US retail a pair. For under $300, the firm's Debut B5P 
Rega Elecit-R vs Naim Nait XS 2
It appears that you do. I used both. Depending upon what loudspeakers you pair them with, my observations will vary to an extent.The Rega sounds refined, lush, musical, and at times lean-ish. It has an exceptional on board (for onboard) MM phono s... 
Rega Elecit-R vs Naim Nait XS 2
Hello Phillip, are you still looking for an answer on this? I can help. 
What settings do people use with Lyra cartridges?
Hi Sean,As everyone else said here, start at 100 ohms. I found that the MC carts of the last decade like to be loaded as high as 500 ohms, some even at 1K. It all depends on and boils down to what the system calls for, your taste, and the tonal sp... 
Herron M1-1A monobocks, what do you think?
Thanks for your deep thoughts Shakey. I didn't have a choice in picking the category when I posted the question. I'll make sure to check with you in the future before asking the community for help or initiating any future threads. 
Herron M1-1A monobocks, what do you think?
Wow, such detailed and insightful information, I wasn't expecting! Thank you everyone!! I was really looking forward to getting some hands-on opinions, as enough field info isn't available on the M1s, but plentiful on M150s. Davt, I am using Audie... 
Stillpoints under a turntable?
Hi, I use ULTRAs under a Kenwood KD500 (extensively modified and upgraded from all aspects), as well as on a VPI Super Scoutmaster. Excellent results with both. Everything in that front end better be right, or will hear it- good and bad.Spent the ... 
Inquiring about Michael Garges
Hello,Michael does not want to have anything to do with the industry anymore once the Hovland venture was put to rest. He is retired, and even hard to get a hold off by his friends. I hope this helps.Regards,D 
Sound room flooring advice needed
Hello Bill,Definitely glue down. Floating would create an "isolation platform" between your speakers' cabinets and the slab which will possibily induce unwanted resonances back into the cabinets. Additionally, the floor will not allow your speaker... 
Accustic Arts Power 1 - operates in Class A?
To the best of my knowledge (as I recall speaking to the people in Germany), their top of the line amps are biased for a few watts in pure class A. Your lack of additional wattage draw registration from your PS Audio is due to the amps' massive st... 
What is my power conditioner up to?
Hello Larryrx7,Try an Audience Adept Response power conditioner- standard or Teflon. They are the best I've ever used by a long mile. PS Audio's- although the power plant has been their best- still compromises sound. It is still better to go direc... 
Which is the best preamp for the BEL 1001 MKVs?
hovland hp100 -outstanding match also audio research ls 8 mk II bob hovland modified-do not worry about the low input imp. of the amp and highiess output imp of the hovland.had that.