ssolman
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| Cable Length from Sources Integrated AMP Thanks for your response. Yes, all line level, the distance between the turntable and phono preamp is short. So, if I understand correctly a component such as DAC or phono preamp can drive longer cables equally as well as a preamp because they are... | |
| 845 Tube Amps I live in Maine, getting some serious snow at the moment. Thanks for the information, looking forward to the Druids. I'm really curious about Zu speakers, my experience with the company thus far has been exceptional. | |
| 845 Tube Amps Early, I have a pair of Druid V's on order, should have in a couple of weeks. Does the Black Shadow have a 16 ohm output option or are you running the Druids off the 8 ohm taps? ZU recommended having my Art Audio PX-25 re-tapped for 16 ohms to pai... | |
| Single ended to XLR Question Thank you for the feedback. It really isn't an issue as long as the preamp is turned on first and turned off last. Just was puzzled as to why I would have 2 different results from 2 different preamps. Scott | |
| Bryston 7B SST2 + Aesthetix Calypso ??? I purchased the 50ASL's. My first impression is that the ATC's are a very detailed, accurate speaker. Active speakers simply have some advantages, one being the grip that the dedicated amplifiers have on each driver. I can hear deeper into the rec... | |
| Bryston 7B SST2 + Aesthetix Calypso ??? I own a pair of PMC IB2i's (currently for sale due to new purchase of ATC Actives) and an Aesthetix Signature Calypso paired with a McIntosh MC352. The MC has an input impedance of 20k ohms SE, 40k ohms balanced. The Calypso sounds beautiful with ... | |
| PMC EB1i v. Thiel CS3.7 v. Pioneer S1-EX v. ??? I've never listened to the MB2i but the size of your listening room would obviously be a consideration. I recently had a conversation with a PMC aficiondo who has owned and demoed a wide variety of PMC's. He indicated to me that his preference is ... | |
| PMC EB1i v. Thiel CS3.7 v. Pioneer S1-EX v. ??? Wrm57, Did you find the bass in the IB2i more controlled versus the EB1i? I found the Eb1i's were too bassy for my modest sized listening room. I've always used McIntosh amplification (currently MC352 with c2300) so I have no reference for compari... | |
| PMC EB1i v. Thiel CS3.7 v. Pioneer S1-EX v. ??? Audiofeil, I purchased my IB2i's from Audioclassics in Vestal, NY. I'm pretty sure they have the IB2 (non-i version) and EB1i's available for demo if you ever are in that area. | |
| PMC EB1i v. Thiel CS3.7 v. Pioneer S1-EX v. ??? Sashav, I understand these IB2S-a's are brand new and will be Class D digital amplification? I'm curious as to why Class D? It is also interesting that the transmission line path terminates in the upper portion of the cabinet. There is also an ova... | |
| PMC EB1i v. Thiel CS3.7 v. Pioneer S1-EX v. ??? I have owned both PB1i's and EB1i's but thanks to the advice from Sashav and others on earlier Audiogon discussions I took the leap over 1 year ago to the IB2i's. It was the best decision I have made. The real test for me was an Alison Krauss trac... | |
| Decca cartridge experiences That is good to know. This is a "Stereophonic London ffss Pickup" Type 1000. I believe it was sold as a package tonearm with cartridge. The cartridge body is black and the emblem on the top reads London ffss. | |
| Decca cartridge experiences Hi just joining in. I recently purchased a Thorens 124 with Decca tonearm and cartridge. The cartridge needs to be retipped. I checked with Cartridgeman in UK, they referred me to Expert Stylus, haven't heard back from them. Topoxforddoc, could yo... | |
| Spendor ST vs. B&W 803d vs. PMC PB1i ??? Yes, you are correct, my mistake. The PB1i and EB1i does have heavier duty low range drivers than the OB1i. | |
| Spendor ST vs. B&W 803d vs. PMC PB1i ??? The less expensive mid-driver is used in the OB1i and lower models. The PB1i, EB1i and higher models use the more expensive, heavier mid-driver. This is one of the main reasons there is a significant price jump from the OB1i to the PB1i. I own the... |