stanwal
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| Using Almarro 205a MKII to drive Quad 57s? The 57s can be driven by very low power, my friend uses an amp that puts out less than 10 watts. The stability of the amp is the important thing as the impedance goes under one ohm. | |
| power amps for Audio Synthesis DAX Discrete I have an original DAX that I use with a Passion Ultimate so it should be similar to some degree. I found that the Meridian 605 works well with this combination; it runs cool but I don't know about the size. Possibly some other Meridian amp would ... | |
| Clearview Golden Helix and Double Helix cables Are they good? Yes. Are they in the same league as , for example, Cardas Golden Reference? Not to me but if they still have a trial period you could find out for yourself. | |
| Cleaning a VPI Super Platter? Panel Magic's name has been changed, I don't see mine right now and have forgotten the new one. Yes, it restores the finish; it is intended for kitchen cabinets and the new name is something like Cabinet Magic but I am not sure. It worked on my Ar... | |
| Is the Basis 2001 a solid enough table to keep. Also A.J.Conti at Basis is one of the real good guys in Audio : very helpful and accessible to customers on top of being one of the best TT designers. | |
| Room treatment...what is the goal? Most systems sound too bright in my experience; a rising top end gives the illusion of greater detail. Actually, there MAY BE greater detail in some area but others details will be canceled , the sound will not be in balance and it will be tiring ... | |
| Cleaning a VPI Super Platter? Here is the advice I got from VPI.You can use turpentine on the chassis and the platter but you will need to clean it afterwards with windex or some other glass cleaner. Should come right off. Panel magic makes the acrylic on the table look like n... | |
| Is the Basis 2001 a solid enough table to keep. I currently have a 2001 with Graham 2.2 Arm, it is a great table. It is sitting next to a VPI Classic [I am a VPI dealer]. Either competes with anything except the mega $ tables. | |
| How, or why does an amp stand improve sound??? Agree with Samhar. | |
| Can foam padding isolate better than spikes? I am currently decoupling my speakers from the stands using FIM isolators, which are two cups with a ball bearing between them. I subistuted better bearings from Small Parts for the stainless steel ones that came with it. Disclaimer, I am a dealer... | |
| VPI to Symphonic Line I doubt if you need one. Clean the contacts on your present RCAs and squeeze the outside prongs GENTLY together to make a tighter fit. I have had very good luck with VDH the First Ultimate, both shielded and unshielded. There may be cases where sh... | |
| If you believe digital cables sound different... They do sound different but the differences vary from DAC to DAC and also with the transport. What works the best with mine might not be the best for yours or even give the same sound characteristics. | |
| Musical Fidelity V-Can Headphone Amp Here is the web site for a much better power supply. I have one for my V-DAC.http://www.rock-grotto.co.uk/musical-fidelity-vcan-vdac-vlps-power-supply.html | |
| Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800 As I said it was some time ago so I would have been using the KSA 100s on 801s. I would go with the FPB among those listed. I simply like the mid and highs better on the MF and the bass is comparable to the Krell to me. The top Krells are better b... | |
| Does the quality of a digital signal matter? The problem with the just 1s and 0s is that it simply doesn't hold up in practice. To repeat a story I have alluded to before, years ago a large Japanese CD pressing firm send [I think] HiF News some different pressings of the same CD, some with s... |