stanwal
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| audio research vt200 or Reference 110 On Martin Colloms scale the VTM200 rates 28, the 110 rates 140, the highest rated tube they have tested. See HIFICRITIC web site for explanation of ratings. The 110 has been reviewed by them, you will have to buy the magazine as they do not post t... | |
| Fremer/SSM w/Rim Drive I am also puzzled by VPIs new tables. The Classic has a fixed motor, I thought having an isolated motor was better and the reason they discontinued the HW-19. It is suppose to be better isolated than the other tables but I am not sure how. Apparen... | |
| The reviewer's role--comparative reviews? Subscribe to the HIFICRITIC mag. It is a throwback to the old days, no ads, small issues, direct comparisons. Done by some of the best reviewers in audio. They also have a forum. Check out HIFI Wigwam site also from England for some interesting di... | |
| Power rating for speakers Al undoubtably has answered this but I'll try to make it simple. When a speaker is rated at 100 watts it should mean 100 continuous watts. Music is composed of peaks. A 100 watt speaker can tale PEAKS of several times this. If you take a low power... | |
| How to hook up 2 amps from one set of pre outs? I was alternating using two Meridian 605s a channel on my Duetta Sigs and using one of them and there was no difference using the Y connectors I could hear. The speakers sounded better when I was using 2 as you would expect with bi amping. | |
| Which tonearm should I keep? The 500 features VTA adjustment while playing, if I remember. I had one but it was a long time ago. It has taken me a long time to realize how valuable this feature is. If you could find an " L" tonearm for it I would choose it. The "H" was the we... | |
| How to hook up 2 amps from one set of pre outs? I have a custom set of Y connectors [ 1 male to two females] that Audioquest made for me with their Emerald cable when I had this problem. Contact me if interested. | |
| What medium priced amplifier is best with vinyl? Exposure makes good amps also. | |
| HSU ULS-15 Sub I use to be a Hsu dealer and still have 2 pairs of their older subs. They have always worked well for me and the company gives good service. | |
| Power rating for speakers Essentially nothing. These are approximate power ranges the speaker manufacture thinks are proper for the speaker. But amps vary tremendously in their ability to deliver power at different impedance's. Also remember that far more speakers are dama... | |
| Would love some thoughts on how to upgrade my gear Buy a good pair of headphones along with a box to connect them to your amp if you don't have a jack. They can approximate the sound of MUCH more expensive speakers and are a great tool for evaluating your system. Pick up some Stax electrostatics u... | |
| What to do with bad recorded CDs Get an assistant, hand him the bad ones , shoulder your shotgun and yell, PULL! | |
| Any difference between McIntosh 30 and McKit 30? I started in audio in 1962 and I never heard of a MacKit so they must be before that. I would say that these all would be quite valuable to the right person. There is a strong market in vintage equipment , I will defer to experts in that field. | |
| Any Spendor or Proac owners in or near Austin, TX? I am in Georgetown but it is Georgetown, Ind. I have been using Spendor since 1970, don't give up, they are worth an effort. The sound of Proac is also very good but quite different. You are quite right to try for a home environment, they sound mu... | |
| Setting VTA on a VPI Scout I have found that having the arm slant slightly down toward the pivot USUALLY sounds better to me but there is no hard and fast rule. If you have a good quality stylus there is less danger tracking at slightly higher weight than too low. I am a VP... |