russ69
Responses from russ69
| room treatment behind TV? Yup. TVs and other junk between the loudspeakers hurts imaging. Sometimes you just have to live with it. But if you can pull your speakers out more, the rear wave can bounce off the TV. | |
| Bob Backert / RHB Conrad Johnson Mods? I have no experience with Bob Backert but I prefer outboard phono preamps. It gives you more options and easier replacement. The PV12 will still be running as a preamp because phono stages are really pre-preamps so all the CJ sweetness remains. | |
| What is the best amplifier pairing for Monitor Audio Bronze 500 speakers? A Musical Fidelity M3si would tame those loudspeakers. | |
| Tubes for Cary V12 amps. "...I recently tried Mullard re-issues in my Music Reference RM9 MKII and was very disappointed..."Oh, that's not good."...Gold Lion KT77 reissues are by far the best modern EL34 variant I've heard I use them religiously..."Well there goes $600! | |
| Any real difference in RCA cables quality for sub? Cables do make a difference with subs, especially if you have a really good sub. But. The difference is small. | |
| Stratospheric audio gear prices "...Consumption taxes on status-seeking spending, along with official and traditional sanctions on excess consumption and redistributive policies may lessen the negative impact of relative deprivation on well-being..."Not for me. My well being wou... | |
| Tubes for Magnepan’s. "...A23+ is fine for the 1.7i's but an A21 if you’re planning on getting the 3.7i's. Right?..."No, just get the A21. | |
| Would like to upgrade amplifier and would appreciate suggestions. Quicksilver mono blocksCary SLP-98 F1 or SLP-05 preampTriangle Signature Alphas or Deltas | |
| What’s the relationship between gain (dB) and power (watts)? Gain is how much it's going to amplify the incoming signal. Less gain is usually quieter but if you have low gain signal going in, you may need more amplification to reach peak power. | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? "...the garage as 18 outlets in it..."Grow house. | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? Electrical outlets, lots of electrical outlets. | |
| Stratospheric audio gear prices "...Much of human happiness, for better or worse, is derived by one's status relative to others in one's perceived peer group..."Only if you are susceptible to two deadly sins, pride and envy. | |
| Why are Ayon tube amps not mentioned very often? Because not many people can afford them? | |
| Specifications VS Sound Quality Specs are mostly useless but with years of experience you can sort of read between the lines. A 100wpc $300 Sony receiver is not going to be equal to a 100 wpc Musical Fidelity integrated even if ALL the specs are comparable. . | |
| Stratospheric audio gear prices Not sure why anyone would care what the price is if it's something you aren't going to buy? There is plenty of moderately priced equipment to fill anyone's needs. Luxury priced gear is fine but just like $500 dollar shoes, I'm not buying because I... |