stanwal
Responses from stanwal
| why is a step up transformer used It is used because the gain of the phono stage is insufficient for the cartridge used. Low output cartridges are popular because MOST think they sound better. The immortal "MC or MM thread" shows that this question will never be settled. Good SUTs... | |
| Preamp or power amp has more impact to resolution? Agree with the above; that said I have found many more amps that I liked than preamps. It would appear that amp design is better understood than preamp design or else companies spend more time on their amps. Just my experience. | |
| Lamm ML2.1 with Wilson Watt/Puppy? Lamm and Wilson have a very close relationship; why not call one or both with this question? Being somewhat familiar with my friends Sasha I would want more power myself but YMMV. Check the efficiency of the speakers you are considering and see if... | |
| KRELL Mono Class A amp problem It USE to be Krell's policy on mono amps that they had to have BOTH of them to work on when one went bad. The freight was quite expensive; I had to return a pair of KMA 100s twice in a year or so. I would look for a good local repair place but thi... | |
| Downward facing subwoofer on carpet, bad idea? My 2 RELs are also on carpet and work better in my room than my 4 12" each bipolar subs. I use cones under the rubber feet of the subs; may or may not improve sound for you. I checked with Sumiko some time ago about whether carpet was better; the ... | |
| VPI Scout Cartridge Check the " VPI Traveller" thread. | |
| VPI Scout Cartridge This is covered, including a response from VPI, in a current or very recent thread. | |
| REL subwofer High Level vs Low Level connection REL recommends running them from the speaker posts; I run mine that way. Seeing the output of the amp gives the sub a chance to mimic the output of the main speakers according to REL. But As Always the best choice is to try both and go with the on... | |
| LINN LP12 I also use an LP12 with Naim Superline and Audia Pre. I have been using Van den Hul since the early 90s, currently using TFUs everywhere except the captive lead from my Rega 1000. Disclaimer, I am currently a VDH dealer. I also have some silver IC... | |
| 1 preamp out to a 2nd preamp in any harm? I like the KISS principal myself but whatever floats your boat. The more things you put in the reproduction chain the farther it will be from the original sound but if that does not bother you go ahead. | |
| elevating subwoofer... It is easy to find replacement spikes; buy a couple of bolts and check the thread and then buy the spikes. Parts Express or other suppliers will have them. | |
| Best tube-based phono stage? My friend likes the Tron; I am SS myself. Agree that there is no "best". | |
| Phono recommendations for Koetsu They were just under $3000 on my last dealer sheet but it could have gone up since then. | |
| Which amp for B&W 802 Matrix series 3 I have made several mods to my LP12; email me if you would like a description. Not a sales pitch; I bought them all retail and have no connection with any of them; just did a lot of research and willing to share it. Linn's upgrades are $$$ but the... | |
| b&w 801n used price? need a sub? Certainly not! The big recording studios used these as monitors on everything up to full orchestra. I use to sell the early 801s and they never needed more bass. What they do need is POWER. Also stands are very helpful. |