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| What's a good alternative to Pass Labs? Colonel:First a response to Lak will help put you and responders on the right track. Then, consider a CODA amp, made in Sacramento, CA. I could not be happier with my 15.0 amp. Coming with gobs of Class A sweetness, it may be just what you seek. A... | |
| To adjust ride level of springs on SOTA turntable Digepix:My old Sapphire Vac was 25 years old, and I had the same sag issue. Kirk will sell you an inexpensive new spring kit with instructions. I am quite handy, but I botched the job. Replacing the springs was not difficult, but compressing them ... | |
| Happy music... Hell Yes, Mapman! That was a good call! I was about to recommend Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.2, but.... I think you out-did me. | |
| Mechanical Hum from Class A Amplifier Clayton Timrhu shares my thoughts exactly. My room is 30'x31'x12'h, and my speakers are 4 Ohms, about 87db efficiency. Plays difficult classical louder than any sane person can take it and sounds great while doing it. Playing Pink Floyd even louder calls ... | |
| Mechanical Hum from Class A Amplifier Clayton Yep, and it will knock your socks off. But only if you listen to it. If you are really concerned about wattage, either bridge it in mono (as I had suggested) or try the Model 33.0. Legacy has told you how good they are, I am sure. | |
| Wrong speakers Acidfolk:Good info. Ceiling height is important to know, as the volume can be drastically different in an 8' as compared to a 16' cathedral ceiling. Big volumes require a lot from both speakers and electronics. Only music type that has me concerne... | |
| Wrong speakers Acid:S.T.O.P.! Lots of advice being offered, although Zd542's and Unsound's should be heeded. The stuff you have purchased is not cheap, and it is crucial to find the right direction before proceeding. It is puzzling how you find yourself in this ... | |
| Mechanical Hum from Class A Amplifier Clayton Dragon:Don't overlook the CODA 15.0 amp. I can't say enough good about it. Tons of juice and NO hum or vibration. You can always get 2 of them and bridge into a dual-mono configuration. That is the amp I use with my Purity Audio Design preamp, and... | |
| Redbook CD Is Not Dead I successfully use the website Classics Today to find good classical CDs. Researching the archives section for 10/10 ratings (Recording/Performance) consistently yields excellent results. Many of those recordings will surprise listners with their ... | |
| Dahlquist DQ10: best reasonably priced power Ddouglas:I had DQ-10s while at University, and for a couple years after. I installed a nice crossover and driver modification which was popular in its day. As a college kid, I bought speakers first and slowly assembled the rest of the system. Firs... | |
| Vacuuming every time? LAST revisited? I don't know, Intermediatic. How much do wish to listen? When I am in a listening session, I don't want to interrupt the flow of things with cleaning.... it's an emotional thing. I want to LISTEN. I clean my records thoroughly with the Audio Intel... | |
| Audio Pro B2-50 Subwoofer Anyone? Just posting back with results in case anyone was interested. I had Tyler Acoustics build me a nice, self-powered subwoofer using a single Eminence Lab 15 driver, and it has given me what I was seeking in my large room. The reason it has taken me ... | |
| Building an audio room - 12x22 - electrical plan? Michael:The advice above is good. They are talking about (4) duplex receptacles, with each duplex on its own dedicated circuit. Amps on 20A with #10 is good advice and only a modest upcharge from USA code minimum of #12. Lighting is a separate (5t... | |
| speaker recommendations needed I have Tyler's Woodmeres and am a big Tyler fan. A buddy of mine recently had Tyler make him some Linbrook Super Towers, and he loves them. Plenty of everything, with a smaller footprint and diminutive size. | |
| Sota Cosmos armboard screws Yes, my old SOTA Sapphire (c.1986) had drywall screws! But my new Cosmos table (c.2012) does not. Wait for Kirk to call back or send him an email. He gave me exactly what I needed for my Graham Phantom Supreme to work on my Cosmos. Good luck. |