stanwal
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| Best speakers to go with a turntable I would go with the Heresy also if they were available, would be MUCH better for rock. 25 watts is enough for 92db speakers. | |
| Any Other Low Output MI Cartridges Out There? I used Stanton for years, never heard that they were moving iron. B&O were the most famous makers and apparently still are. Bang & Olufsen MMC Phono CartridgesThe B&O MMC cartridge is a sterling example of Bang & Olufsen's pursuit ... | |
| Best speakers to go with a turntable You need to check the power output of your amp and the sensitivity of the speakers to see which will work better. I would say the Klipsch is likely the more efficient but I don't have the figures for them. It is always a good idea to get the best ... | |
| Two questions about VPI peripheral ring I agree with the above. The washer is for the standard clamp. I find them to be a signifiant improvement over standard clamp and no ring. The TTweights ring is also good at a lower price, not so heavy so not as much effect on warps but an improvem... | |
| Advice for wiring sub Powered subs do not require an amp and you can't use an ordinary amp driven off speaker outputs without an adapter to reduce the level of the output. This is built into some powered subs, not all. | |
| Denon POA-1500 Stereo Amp I can see no reason why the amp would damage the speakers. I have never damaged a speaker with too much power not known anyone in their right mind who did but have known several who damaged them with too little power. Speakers rated at 50 watts ca... | |
| Denon POA-1500 Stereo Amp I have not used them but they had a good reputation. The Japanese have always made good sounding products alongside their mass market products but they are often overlooked because of the former. I would get them if they were in good condition. | |
| SS Amps that are NOT warm and euphonic ? Bryston and the GamuT 200 MK1. It was so revealing they made it a little warmer in the later generations, it was made by a professional audio company for monitoring use originally. | |
| Subwoofer Set Up Bob and I totally disagree on this, he comes from a HT perspective while I am oriented toward audio. There are several subs that will work, I use REL and Hsu. The larger subs will overpower your room, I have a pair that use 4 12" a side in a large... | |
| MC Load Resistance It won't hurt to try it, this is a highly debated topic. Could they have tested it using one of Denon's step up transformers? These would work into 47K without question. I have three different Denon MCs and use them this way. They make a series of... | |
| Phono preamp Jpmo, I was referring to certain elements in this country who have forgotten that French help was instrumental if not indispensable in our revolution and that we have since fought two wars together. Being a historian I was both irritated and amuse... | |
| Ultimate DIY speaker design? In the old days one system described in Audio was concrete built alongside the house, the exit of the horn into the house was 6' tall. It could blow out candles across the room or make your trowser leg flap if I remember. It was mono and crossed a... | |
| Ultimate DIY speaker design? Look at Jack Bouska's Weblife site if you want to see some amazing DIY speakers, audio porn is the only term for them. | |
| Ultimate DIY speaker design? The problem with any of the Wilson designs would be the cabinet. There is no way you could possibly make anything like the one they have outside a dedicated factory. I know you said no kits but I would look at something like the Prestige model on ... | |
| Next step: tube pre or tube power amp? You can figure out your minimum power needs by remembering that you double the power for each 3db gain in loudness. So the 91db sensitivity at one watt needs 2 watts for 94, 4 for 97db and so fourth. This gives the MINIMUM required, which is not n... |