shadorne
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| Amplifiers and Horn Loudspeakers Some solid state amps operate in Class A up to a certain point, which is said to be close in some respects to the sound of tubes. I have a solid state amplifier that puts out 250wpc (Class A/B), however it operates in Class A mode up to 25wpc. I'... | |
| Symphony 5th - best recording Now we have established that it is Beethoven, I am partial to Christopher Hogwood's version using instruments available at the time Beethoven was alive (or replicas)....rather than modern variations of these instruments.That way you hear the perfo... | |
| What do you look for in damping factor? Negative feedback is not normally a problem unless the device is unstable or is over driven (bad design, misuse). Excessive damping factors may be indicative of a design that is not balanced with regard to other factors, such as stability, distort... | |
| Damaged B&W Nautilus 803... Check with a B&W dealer for repair cost - you can normally order a repair kit or a replacement tweeter. Add the repair cost to see if it is still a bargain. | |
| What about 2 separate audio systems as one? Obviously for pure power an additional system in the same room has to sound louder - what you describe must really rock! By feeding stereo in front and behind the listening position you may cause a confusion of the soundstage and increase the comb... | |
| Best bargain for speaker that can offer top sound Some top yesteryear speaker models are still made today. If the same speaker has been in production for more than a decade...then go for a second hand model of that (it will be old, relatively cheap, tried and true)! As for speaker designs that co... | |
| Audiophile grade analog to digital converter 24 bit instead of 16 bit will give you more digital headroom to play with. AKM make excellent chipsets used in many devices. Clocking is critical for any converter but this has been a well known concern for over 10 years....so most modern well bui... | |
| What surround speakers should I get? Get a matched set from the same manufacturer. You should expect the center, L and R surround channels combined to cost roughly what your R and L mains cost you. The sub will be extra. If your surround and center speakers don't keep up with the qua... | |
| What do I expect in a horn speaker system? Resonance and resonant peaks are often an issue with horns but they have advantages. Since solid state electronics provided high amounts of clean power horns went out of fashion with consumers. Recently they have had come back, possibly driven by ... | |
| Best audio cabinet for people with pets Don't declaw whatever you do...cats can get killed by dogs if they are declawed.Simply keep the pet out of this room when it is unsupervised. | |
| Symphony 5th - best recording It might be Mahler? Or Shostakovich? There are several "5ths" that are still world famous (even if they did not appear in "Clockwork Orange" which, btw, is not suitable for a three year old!) | |
| Does this speaker exist or am I being ridiculous? Of course this speaker exists...100's of times over. I think you can find any number of tall slim tower designs with several small woofers to fit the bill...obviously it will need to be ported or double ported to get that bass extension you desire... | |
| best songs to discern a good system fish@omtool.com,I checked your list and agree with your selection (apart from D Krall)....here is what you might add;Dave Grusin Homage to Duke (the entire album is filled with great music and great test tracks)Rebecca Pidgeon, The Raven, "Spanish... | |
| Why organ music The organ has an abundance of harmonics. Organs can all sound different depending on the pipe designs. Perhaps there is something about the harmonic content from vinyl that improves the organ sound in the direction of your taste(usually greater th... | |
| PMC speakers vs B&W... has anyone compared? If anything, B&W have so many many designs that, in the end, it is impossible to compare them as a brand to a small company like PMC with a limited offering.PMC pro series gear is fairly distinctive and recognizable; neutral sound, good disper... |