rrog
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| audio research Audio Research SP-8 MKII is the match for your D-70. There is a big difference between an SP-8 and SP-8 MKII. | |
| Adding Sub to current system No problem integrating one of the upper end REL subwoofers into your system. Once you do you will realize you are missing a lot. | |
| Speaker appearance verses musicality. ESP speakers were wrapped with foam. The larger the speaker the more this can affect the sound. Speakers like Duntech, Dunlavy or any large box speaker should be placed as far apart as possible to stop the cabinet itself from becoming a huge refle... | |
| Preamp with tone control. I recommend a Dynaco PAS 3X. This is a great sounding preamp and it is the mate to your ST 70. The PAS 3X is a little different than the other PAS preamps in that the tone controls are defeated when set to the center position for best sound. This ... | |
| Why the obsession with the lowest octave I disagree with Larryi, The trade off is what you hear without deep bass not what you hear with deep bass. Sure, you might hear some interesting detail in the mids and highs when the system is lacking deep bass, but is it right? HiFi means reprodu... | |
| Why the obsession with the lowest octave Reaching down to the lowest octave creates a realism in music not otherwise experienced. Even though the fundamental note may only go down to 40Hz there are overtones reaching far below giving music the proper foundation. It's not a guy thing and ... | |
| Tube Preamp suggestion for the uninitiated The original Quicksilver Full Function preamp has extremely low output impedance making it compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and cables. Look for the later version with 5AR4 rectifier and stay away from modified units. This preamp is over... | |
| Pre-amp opinions: SAE vs. Hafler If you bought the SAE amplifier then buy the SAE preamp. There will be no question about the two working properly together. Matching brands always takes the guess work out of whether or not two components will sound right together. Many folks will... | |
| VIntage Mark Levinson-ML3 verses no 20's There is more that's obvious besides one being stereo and the other mono. The No. 20's are class A amplifiers and the ML 3 is AB. Mark Levinson amplifiers are known for a warm sound and the ML 3 is even warmer yet. The class A No. 20 has a clarity... | |
| Speakers after GMA Europas Dunlavy Audio Laboratories SC-IV Loudspeaker SpecificationsPower Handling: Peak 250W for 10ms, average (pink noise) 25W. Recommended amplifier power: minimum 100W into 8 ohms. Recommended listening distance 8'-25'. | |
| Speakers after GMA Europas Unsound, Except size and neither the Thiels or Vandersteens are going to play at anywhere near their potential with a 50 watt amplifier. Meadowlarks are a great recommendation. | |
| Speakers after GMA Europas Personally I would pass on the Thiels and Vandersteen speakers. Been there done that. Adjustments or not, the Thiels need at least a medium size room and so do Vandersteens. Not to mention the power requirement of the Thiels whereas many high qual... | |
| Audio Supports Vandersteen stands have 3 spikes also. | |
| Speakers on floor? Artmaltman, Or a book shelf close to the wall which happens to be a room boundary and room boudaries support low frequencies. Except most folks pull the speakers a few feet into the room distancing the speaker from all room boundaries. The floor i... | |
| Original ProAc Response 2 vs. Gibbon Super 8 Have your Response 2 had any maintenance? ProAc speakers of that age are all coming due for woofer replacement. For some reason refoaming is not good enough and woofer replacement is recommended at $300 each.It is my opinion these foam surrounds a... |