smotyka

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Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
2003 Harley Ultra:Favorite CD while riding: Patricia Barber Companion/ Black Magic Woman. Excellent percussion while riding. 
ARC 100.2 Enough power for Proac 3.8
Alun,I'm currently am using a pair of 3.8's with a VT130se, which is close to a VT100 and it has all the dynamics that I could want. I haven't heard the 100.2.Steve 
Are my speakers supposed to do this?
Hello,Sorry if I used the term High frequency DC out of context. I don't consider myself an electronics authority and I was attempting to interpet the explanation of a similair problem that I had.Just to clarify, I had a problem with a phono stage... 
recommend a good computer and digital camera?
CDC,I've been extremley pleased with a Sony 707, which you could pick up used on Ebay assuming you want to take the risk. I've sold my Leica equipment because of the results.You may want to check out the digital camera site: http://www.dpreview.co... 
Are my speakers supposed to do this?
I was told that the high frequency, that was out of audible range and that is why my midrange drivers were modulating as opposed to the woofers. The DC I believe is direct current as oppossed to AC. My problem was related to electrical components ... 
Are my speakers supposed to do this?
Yes.Just to make sure & prove that the pre amp is the culprit. You never know how a combination of equipment can cause a problem. Kr4 made an excellent point about both channels and that the problem could very well be DC leakage. That was the ... 
Are my speakers supposed to do this?
Tooter,I had a similair problem after picking up a defective BAT P5. I believe the problem turned out that it was generating a high frequency DC signal. When it was connected to my tube amp, it started over loading my power tubes. I then switched ... 
Room size for Proac Response 3.8
HiFi,I just recently picked up a pair of 3.8's and they seem to work fine in my living room. My room is 13.5' X 20'. I have them placed on the narrow wall appr 52" away from the back wall and I have them placed about 6' apart. I sit about 10' back... 
Bands who'se names describe thier sound.
Iron ButterflyThe most annoying drum beat and song title of all time. In a godda whatever. IMHO that is. 
critical listening - i hear something i don't like
My vote would go to the speaker/room relationship. 
The Best Live album
Speaking of Brubeck, my favorite live LP is We're All Together Again For The First Time.This LP was recorded in 1972 in Germany and the drum solo by Alan Dawson on Take Five is one of my favorites of them all. The audience enthusiasm is excellent ... 
Balanced XLR Turntable / Tonearm
I also went to a fully balanced phono into a BAT P10 that I had upgraded to balanced inputs. I then had a pair of Cardas Golden reference XLR cables reterminated so that the ends going into the table became rca. Note that the RCA (-) inputs on my ... 
Talkin' bout YOUR generation...
For me it would have to be the Yardbirds especially when I realize the memebers that participated in this group:Jeff BeckJimmy PageEric Clapton 
Turntable hum??? Help
Red2,I also have a WTT. Make sure that the ground wire from the ground screw on the rca bracket to the arm is intact.If you have tried the above suggestions and still have the hum, connect a wire from the ground screw on the rca bracket and touch ... 
What was your first music that you paid for?
First 45, (that I can remember) "Hey Joe" by the Leaves.First LP "Rave Up" by the Yardbirds.First significant stereo, Dynaco integrated, Acoustic Research Table with a nickel glued onto the headshell and big round Empire speakers.