re-lar-kvothe
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| If an amp has 4 ohm taps The impedance curve at the link provided indicates the lowest it goes is approximately 3.5-ohms. Using the either the 4 or 8 ohm taps will be fine. Plug your speakers into each set of taps one at a time and see which ones sound better. | |
| Impedance - The most ignored and useful measurement tool @sns +1 The first spec I look for in an amp: is it 2-ohm stable; second is wpc. I want it to be able to drive ANY reasonably priced speaker with difficult phase angles and deep dips in impedance. | |
| Woodstock 1969, or 1967? Speaking of horsesh*t, your (OP) posts are just that. As my pappy once said, opinions are like arseholes, everyone has one and will share it with you whether you want to hear (read) it or not. | |
| Audible Illusions Modulus 3A noise I recently purchased a used Rogue 99 Super Magnum with phono stage. When I hooked it up I could hear static noise/hissing which was not acceptable. Before I did anything I replaced all of the tubes which were tested for shorts, Gm, and noise. Thes... | |
| Pass....Accuphase....or...... I use an Accuphase A-36 power amp and Accuphase C-2450 preamp along with Fritz Carrera speakers and an Aurender A20. The sound is sublime. I owned a Pass Labs XA25, Boulder 866, Ayer VX-5 Twenty, Luxman 509z, and a few others and all are great amp... | |
| Thoughts on Speakers for a Small Audio/Video Room Call Fritz Heiler and discuss this with him. For ~$3,000 he can deliver a more than acceptable speaker to meet your needs. I spent the better part of 2 years searching for speakers and after talking with him then auditioning a set he recommended m... | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? In 2024 I witnessed 14 shows from Al DiMeola at a 235 seat theater in Hudson Falls NY to Springsteen at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. I loved every show just like I did all those many years before following the Grateful Dead around the countr... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” Find a used Luxman 509Z. I see them as low as $7500. I went through the "retirement gauntlet" over the past 2 years. I tried many integrated amps. Prices ranging from $4K to $20K. The 509Z was the best to my ears. | |
| Top 10 Live Albums Great stuff here for sure. I would like to add: Loggins and Messina - On Stage Niks Lofgren - Acoustic Live Neville Brothers - Live On Planet Earth Tower of Power - Soul Vaccination Stevie Ray Vaughn - Live Alive Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin,... | |
| Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative” This should be your ticket. I own one and is the finest integrated at that price point, used. Luxman L-509Z Stereo Integrated Amplifier; MM & MC Phono For Sale - US Audio Mart or, is that is too pricy look at this one. Luxman L-509X For Sal... | |
| My All Time Christmas Song I Believe in Father Christmas is my go-to but not the album version. This one is my favorite by far. I believe in Father Christmas - Greg Lake - Ian Anderson | |
| From B&W 804 D3 to Focal Sopra 2? Anthem specs the amp at 550W at 2-ohm impedance so the STR will drive any speaker without any issues. When the impedance dips below 4-ohm you need lots of current and the STR provides that in spades. | |
| Recommended for Americana Fans: Amanda Ann Platt and the Honeycutters Great "new to me" stuff. Thanks for sharing. | |
| An audio component you just can't let go @mesch A friend is currently using the Mirage M760s with a rebuilt Sony TA-N80ES. I was quite impressed with the sound. The B&K gear is tucked away for safe keeping. | |
| An audio component you just can't let go B&K Pro10 Pre and ST-140 power amps with a pair of Mirage M760s. I purchased these in the later 80s. Have also run more than half a million dollars' worth of audio gear into and out of my home. I still not sure why I set them aside as they sti... |