samhar
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| What does microphonic tube sound like? Tap the tubes non microphonic tubes won't make any sound through the speakers just a dull thud. Microphonic tubes have a hollow sound to the strike and will produce sound through the speakers, once you hear it you'll know !! | |
| Vandersteen 3A Signature in a small room? An owner speaks.08-04-08: BigteeI owned the Vandersteen 2CE Sig II's for a month or so. I was forced to sell them due to grandkids and pressure from my wife to cut down on the hobby some and build a play room where my second system was.I have owne... | |
| Audioquest cheetah 36v dbs VS 72v dbs I liked the 72v dbs better the sound was bigger and more open not a HUGE difference but a difference worth the change. I found that 72v dbs was the max for I/C's, the sound degraded with more, while S/C sounded better with 144v dbs. I first used C... | |
| Cardas new top of the line cable I heard the Clear at Brooks Berdan. The system; Alexandria, VTL AMP, VTL 7.5, Grand Prix TT and all Cardas Clear the sound was incredibly, so present I asked for another drink!!! I'm thinking of buying 1m for my new TT I/C !! | |
| Vandersteen 3A Signature in a small room? I think you might be happier with the 2ce Sig mk ll in a room that size. I had the 3A sigs in a 14' x 22' x 9' room and they could have used a little bigger room, a few friends felt the 2CeSig mkll might have been a better fit in my space. I'm not... | |
| American-made integrated tube amplifiers I think Trelja had it correct "you'll find the resale value a Made in the USA component such as this provides in comparison to a Chinese product will more than justify the purchase."Jax2 recommendation of Quicksilver is a good one. I've owned Quic... | |
| Best Interconnects for ARC gear I used Audioquest when I had ARC. If you like silver Sky is great, 1 meter used around $1000, If not the all copper Colorado is a good choice @ $800 per meter new, I don't see it used that often. | |
| Has anyone ever cried listening to your system The beauty of Anna Netrebko's voice has caused my eyes to water, her gift is humbling. | |
| Modern day female jazz recommendations Foster 9 Her inclusion in the Monterey Jazz Festival 50TH Anniversary All-Stars Album should have been a clue. If you haven't heard the album "HERITAGE" and the song "HERITAGE" ( my favorite) get it, more ballad than jazz but one of her best album... | |
| nobody talks about BAT anymore? Go to AA and ask Victor Khomenko (This is a positive suggestion not a rag!) | |
| high voltage's affect on amplifier performance I've had comments that familiar music sounded "slow" when the voltage dropped to 108V (amps on variacs) and that the same pieces sounded "correct" after the installation of regenerators. Was the CDP playing "slow". | |
| recommendations for a sub $2000 cdp http://www.onhifi.com/product/audioresearch_cd3.htm | |
| recommendations for a sub $2000 cdp ARC CD3 a very good player that when available sells for around $2000, worth the wait. If you want looks too a Raysonic 128 on AgoN now for $1075. | |
| Does anybody smell smoke? Wipe with Isopropyl alcohol and rag, probably more than one time to remove the tar first, then any cover scent you like. | |
| how much power do you need two drive magnpan1.6s When I had 1.6's I drove them with 250 watts they were OK but always seemed like they wanted more (which you have). My guess is the Mac is going to be fine. Like Philjolet stated they like "high current" amps (maximum output current) |