stanwal
Responses from stanwal
| 2 subs? Some like the RELs can be run off the power output of the amp, one on each channel. I run mine this way. Two are better than one but if the choice is between one really good one and two so- so ones I would go the good one, you could always add ano... | |
| VTF and VTA- Constant or not? In an ideal world there would be an ideal setting but in this one there is not. The lack of standards in the recording industry still amazes me after almost 50 years of listening. The question you ask revolves around the degree of trouble you want... | |
| Subwoofer reccomendations for B&W 805S? I use REL S series subs. How much bass and at what level you want determines the size of sub as much as room size. Your room is large enough for quite large subs but since your main speakers will play at a reasonable but not overpowering level [I ... | |
| Vpi turntable set-up No mat, directly on platter. I am a VPI dealer. | |
| Standmount speakers - alternatives to spikes? These work better than pennies. I sell these but tried the pennies myself a month of so ago, the spikes made a hole almost all the way through and would have gone through eventually.http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/apcd2.html | |
| How will my non symmetric room affect sound? Irregular rooms can sound better than symmetrical ones as they break up some of the reflection patterns. Computer programs can give some idea of the sound pattern but there is really no way to tell in advance, the number of bad concert halls prove... | |
| upgrade the amp or the head unit? I have a V-DAC and highly recommend them. I would get that first and use your current changer as a transport , assuming it has a digital out. VDHs cables are good, I sell them but have never used the optical ones. You haven't mentioned your speake... | |
| old vs. new , wich one is better? I would avoid early SS, in general before about the mid 80s. Classic tube equipment can sound better than it ever did with new parts. Caps, resistors etc are drastically better now than in the past. I have been at it since 62 so have seen most of ... | |
| Oyaide, Hubble, FIM etc, any consensus on flavors? I am using the FIMs for outlets and have 3 Oyaide GPX power cords and am happy with them. Can recommend the BPT outlet boxes to those who need more outlets. | |
| Ariston RD-11e, now what I use to sell them, they had a set up jig that the company provided for dealers, I let mine go with the last one I sold. They did not make arms, what arm is on this one? Have you looked at Vinyl Engine, they are the best source for information on ... | |
| Does Class A amplifier artificially smoothen sound If this is true then the fault lies in the DVD-A reproduction and not with the amp. If the amp were at fault then CD reproduction would be bad as well. I have used several Class A amps but not DVD-A, which I didn't know was still around. Barring s... | |
| really bright sounding speaker cables Mapleshade are good but a little bright to me. They use to have a trial period, you might check their web site. | |
| Ortofon A90 review.... wrong choice of gear I forgot to add that if he REALLY thinks the Slee is that good then completely disregard his reviews. In another HIFICRITIC test a higher end two box version of it was found to be significantly inferior to the Pro-ject Tube Box SE 11, which costs ... | |
| Ortofon A90 review.... wrong choice of gear You are right, it makes no sense at all. I am using a $8000 + table, a $2200 separate phono stage and I paid no more than $400 of any of the cartridges I use. The Slee is not as good as my back up Dynavector 75 -2. The phono stage is going to limi... | |
| If I am buying a DAC, does my CD player matter? Yes,they do make a considerable difference but a better DAC will still give you a much improved sound. Get a Musical Fidelity V-DAC from Audio Advisor. $299 with return privileges. I have one and it works very well. HIFICRITIC rated it ahead of no... |