rhljazz
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| What is your speaker ownership history since 1995? Since 1995 only two pairs of speakers plus one pair of subs. B&W N802 and ESP Bodhran se speakers plus Gallo TR1d subs. For me buying speakers is the least amount of fun. I do like to listen to other designs but I'm satisfied with what I h... | |
| 2 Channel Subwoofer connection With my setup you definitely need active (powered) subs. The Gallo subs I use automatically go to standby when no signal is present. They are switchable for full on, full off, or signal switched on/off. | |
| I keed your help??, re my whole system I have the JLTI phono stage and it is excellent if a bit laid back. It certainly does not sound solid state in the least. I swap between the JLTI and the built in tube stage in my VAC Renaissance preamp. Both have their own personalities and at... | |
| 2 Channel Subwoofer connection Here's an alternative option if you can use two subs and your main speakers allow both spade and banana connections. In my winter system, I use a pair of Gallo TR1D subs. The subs have a speaker level input. I run my main speakers full range wi... | |
| Shindo Labs Amps and Preamps I listened to the o/96's for several hours at my local dealer. Amplification was a Leben CS 300x which is an integrated of 15W per channel (and it totally kicks #*# in dynamics) the sound was pure magic. The Leben is under 4000.00 and saves you ... | |
| Lesser known 2 way bookshelf Speakers from the 80's I really liked the Cizak and Signet speakers of that era. However, the ones I purchased and still enjoy are the Triad System 3. They have very unique design and engineering with the stepped woofer to tweeter alignment and a grille engineered to ... | |
| Rega/Totem combo wow! Hi Fi Choice (UK) featured a six integrated amp shoot out and the Rega Elex R won. The Naim Nait 5si finished second. The speakers used in the test were ATC SCM40 wired with Nordost Frey cables. All amps used Valhalla 2 power cables with a Nord... | |
| Subwoofer for classical music listener If your preamp outs are tied together in order to provide two sets of jacks instead of just one set, you may create a problem with a Y connector. I believe this can cause the output jacks to the main speaker amplifier to be in mono, so in essence... | |
| Speaker Cable Suggestions Lots of suggestions but none claim to own 802's. I currently have my N802's set up. I use DH Labs Silversonic Q10 biwire cables. They are excellent with both of my systems and multiple different amp configurations. Highly recommended and price... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp There's a VAC 100 with the Phi upgrade currently listed for a measley 1750.00. Ditch the ARC blowup special and purchase a quality piece that is built to last and easy to bias. I would also suggest a different preamp but at least the ARC preamp ... | |
| Need help ... The Oppo is fine choice for background music or movies, nothing more. With it as your source the rest of your equipment is way overkill. | |
| Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please My winter system is a BAT VK55 with ESP speakers. I change speakers and amp for summer use. Summer is W4S ST500 with Nautilus 802's. The sound is different for sure but I really enjoy both systems but for different reasons. With the N802's the... | |
| Help: Accuphase XLR pin 3 hot into XLR pin 2 hot? (no unbalanced avail) Another option which I performed on my Sony CD player is to unsolder the wires into the XLR plug and swap the wires to match the new standard format of pin 2 hot. | |
| Vac 200 IQ vs Ayon orthosII I wouldn't even think twice. The VAC for sure. Made in the USA, superb build quality, superb sonics, what more could you ask for. | |
| Amp current - how much high current to go for I just looked at the website for your speaker and it is specified as 88db and an 8 ohm load which the manufacturer states to be an "easy load that will work well with a variety of tubed and solid state amps". Your quest for a high current amp is ... |