russ69
Responses from russ69
| Math + Logic + Science = something completely mad... An amp on top of speakers is not a good place, especially a tube amp, they are better off on the floor (vibration control). The skin affect at audio frequency's is not worth worrying about especially with just a two foot run but a quality solid co... | |
| Cables, just as important as a hi end component? I use cables to get the final tuning on my system, I don't think there is a hard budget number for cable expenditures. I use the cable my system needs and that is often an affordable cable. | |
| 6.5 vs 8 vs 10 woofer One thing I have learned after all these decades is there are no rules on what designs are the best because there are GREAT designs of every possible description. | |
| Favorite obsolete formats..... Dare I say LP? | |
| Upgrading entry level system A good integrated amp. | |
| Favorite obsolete formats..... "...It’s not likely that a few online reviewers were responsible for the market failure of MD..." Most likely your average Walmart shopper is determining what formats are commercially accepted. | |
| Hiss not Hum help Your system has too much gain in the chain. You can use attenuators to knock down the gain. Between amp and preamp, or from a noisy source. | |
| Break-in of a Class D amp? Call the manufacturer and tell them what you are hearing, they might be able to explain it. | |
| name for stereo system in single case "...name for stereo system in single case..."Bluetooth speaker? | |
| mystery muffled mids Buy a CD of Zep I, II, or III and see how it sounds. It should be decent, good for it's day. | |
| Looking for a turntable around $1k... "...Bang and Olufsen makes some fantastic turntables. New cartridges are expensive, but they look and sound so good..."B&O was considered more style than performance, most would only take cartridges specifically designed for B&O. In high e... | |
| Suggestions for medium priced Power amp and Pre-Amp Combo's First, what model loudspeakers do you have. Second, tube amps are more costly than solid state. Your budget really isn't enough for an amp driving Magnepans. | |
| Bob Carver C-500 worth restoring and/or upgrading?? Worth restoration? I'm not sure. My first question would be if the power transistors are still available. I would hate to put money into a restoration and then blow an unreplaceable component. | |
| Ceiling Height Dilemma - Leaving 9' and Moving to 8' Wait until you move your gear. There are plenty of good sounding systems in 8 foot tall rooms. I would not worry. | |
| I am getting some new tubes for my amp, and I want to do a 24-hour burn in. How? "...1. Connect amp to speakers...2. Plug amp in...3. Turn amp on...There is more? Really???! Check bias if required. |