samujohn
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| "Cut from the original master tapes" Good question. All things being equal (they never are) tapes are better than vinyl because they proceed it and do not require such elaborate equalization (not to mention cutter heads, pressing issues etc.). Time, however can change that relationsh... | |
| Acoustat 2+2...Any users? I have used 2+2's for three years and 1+1's for a few years a while back, and other ESL's for another 20 years. Whether subs will be needed/wanted will depend on the room, the position in the room, the listening level, and (more important than wit... | |
| Am I going sideways? Why buy another Sapphire? The vacuum system of a SOTA Star would be a definite improvement. | |
| stereo cartridge on mono record When Stereo records were introduced in 1958, we all had collections of mono LP records and played them one and all with the new stereo cartridges, whose needles were some 70% of the diameter of the old mono LP needles. We were always cautioned, ho... | |
| Magnetic repulsion? I am not certain as to your question, but I am reminded that Pickering made a turntable in the Sixties suspending the turntable with a pair of circular magnets. I had one and it worked OK. | |
| How do you use a sub with active speakers Just a back to basics thought. Try either cheaters to unground the powered speakers, and/or the preamp, and see if the hum goes away in the unbalanced mode, or try using an extension cord to achieve a common ground. If this works the sub can be ru... | |
| Signs of cartridge wear I use a Souther, and when this happens to me I clean the tracks and the problem goes away. You might check and see if your arm gets in a bind along the track. | |
| How much improvement with better toslink cable? Splurge and buy a $10 delux model from monoprice. It looks really cool and high end! | |
| Why do Audiophiles feel the need... Why do people give you directions when they are not sure where something is located? I suppose they want to be helpful and not appear stupid. So, they just act stupidly instead. | |
| Mono VS Stereo Mono records played on a stereo rig are one thing, but stereo records played in mono on the same rig, do not produce the same result. One likely result is loss of ambiance and high frequency information. I agree with Shadorne, look for a system is... | |
| Best HT starter system? Go to harmanaudio and look at their Factory Remanufactured receivers.I suggest the 340Z for about $350. The main difference between newer and older receivers is how up to date the switching of video sources is. If you do that elsewhere (like at yo... | |
| High power handling speakers A friend has his home theater in his two car garage. Using an HK receiver he powers Klipsch Cornwalls 20 feet away which cost him $600. A pair of subs behind his listening position provide the growl, and two sets of inexpensive surround speakers p... | |
| VTL ST-85 Repair The VTL book (the original one if possible), and Valve Amplifiers by Morgan Jones ISBN 0-7506-4425-7.Luke Manley is a nasty piece of work. I had VTL's but no more.Too bad cause David was an excellent designer. | |
| How can a subwoofer expand the soundstage? I can only expand on what has been said. The lowest note on a double bass is 42HZ and most speakers are rated to that frequency, however, a good subwoofer can put power (pressurize your room) in the bottom octave, This both gives dynamic life to t... | |
| Single most effective electronic room treatment? I don't usually do a follow up posting, but Egoss, like most folks, does not appear to understand active digital room correction. I admit, it requires a little thought, and there are other room corrections options besides the one I suggest, but ac... |