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| Problem with toggle switch on Magnum Dynalab tuner Thanks for the advice. I popped the top, but all connections were tight. So, I thought to clean the contacts of the switch. A little Kontak and ... voila, it works like a charm. Sometimes, it's the simplest things that require correction. | |
| XLR to RCA Adapter Dilemma Also, to Elizabeth ... thanks for validating that practical application can trump theory. For a minute there, I was beginning to doubt myself because the theorists maintained that what I was hearing was simply impossible. I feel much better now. | |
| XLR to RCA Adapter Dilemma Thanks for the responses, folks. Yes, Al, I am using the adapter at the preamp out only, and then plugging into the power amp directly with the rca. Also, I am using the same rca to rca cable. I have a/b'd this ad nauseum, and my ears continue to ... | |
| Musical Fidelity with B&W I'm currently using a Musical Fidelity A300CR power amp and Nu-Vista CD player with B&W N804s. Love the sound ... excellent results from top to bottom. I think Gregg lett is right about the dual mono configuration. The A300CR is a true dual mo... | |
| B&W CDM 9NT vs 804's I prefer the 804s over the CDM 9NT ... the CDM's bass is particularly boomy and the Nautilus tweeter, IMHO, is a marked improvement in all areas. The price difference is worth it. However, I found little difference between the 804s and the 803s - ... | |
| Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder Smith - "Baby It's You"Pilot - "Magic" | |
| Badfinger asdf: I think the original was written in B major, a relatively difficult key in which to play. IMO, try taking it up a half-step to C major to make it a breeze. Look at http://www.fretplay.com/tabs/b/badfinger/baby_blue-tab.shtml | |
| PS Audio 500 questions If you look on AA in the PS Power Forum, there's a discussion about the company now putting a heatsink in the P500 to address this issue. I'm sure they'll retrofit it for you. | |
| Tuner/MD 108 Question My old MD-102 was probably the first one they saw exhibiting the exact same symptoms ... despite great signal strength, stereo was tough to get. I e-mailed Larry Zuroowski, MD's President, shipped back the tuner (at his expense) and received a bra... | |
| Rotel vs Musical Fidelity I use B&W N804s and started out with Rotel, then stepped up to MF gear. As for a pre-amp, I think you'd be best served with a tube pre. I'm using a BAT VK-3i and the sound is glorious. They go for about $1,300 on the 'Gon, so it's within your ... | |
| Stereophile confirms new gear is getting worse.... I've got to agree with Trelja. There's simply no reason for the Hovland or any other really expensive piece of gear to be deficient in these basic areas. Granted, Hovland is a small outfit, so economies of scale are really non-existent, thereby dr... | |
| XLR to RCA conversion I'm running a single ended Cardas Golden Reference IC from my CD (MF Nu-Vista) to my pre-amp (BAT VK-3i). The MF has only single ended connections and the BAT has both SE and balanced. When I tried SE to SE, the sound was OK, but then I tried SE (... | |
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| BAT VK-3i vs. VK-3ix Interesting. I am not enamoured of the SE series ... I find the super-tube to be harsh and clinical sounding. Also, there's no opportunity to tube roll. I spoke to BAT today and they said the 3iX is an upgrade over the 3i IF I go for the BAT-PAK a... | |
| B&W 804 with ??? I'm using the N804s with a BAT VK-3i. A very, VERY sweet sound ... you won't be sorry. |