stanwal
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| Quad 2805 v. Quad 57 I had one customer who damaged his 63s [several times in fact]. But he was a rock enthusiast who felt that buying the Quads would demonstrate how refined his taste was; they were entirely unsuited for his listening habits and I told him so. I once... | |
| 30 amp receptacle for Krell 700cx It may well be a 20 amp plug, I have them on my CJ 350 and MF M3 amps and neither is quite as big as the Krell. It uses a different pin configuration than the standard 15 amp. I am using a 30 amp breaker , 8 gauge stranded wire and a 20 amp recept... | |
| How long should a cartridge last? Send the old one to Soundsmith and get a new cantilever installed. Cost starts at $150. They have done a couple for me. | |
| Quad 2805 v. Quad 57 I am a former Quad dealer and sold the 57 and 63. They are quite different and some prefer the earlier model. I myself would go with a used 63; they are available used at good prices, you can always move up if you want the relative small improveme... | |
| What type of record clamp should I buy? Another hardy perennial question, I think I answered this one yesterday. Oh well!1. Consult the table manufacture for recommendations.2. Is it a suspended table and if so what kind of suspension? If lightweight then light or no weight will be appr... | |
| VPI Scout question You can look on vinyl engine and check the arm lengths. The Jelco would be an arm I would look at as an alternative if I didn't like unipiviots or wanted an interchangeable head shell. But I think you are on the wrong track, the VPI arm is at leas... | |
| Dynavector 10X5 v. AT OC9 For a very short time. I had no problems I can recall, it was over a year ago. I took it out to send back to get re tipped and sold the Scout while it was gone. Turned out that it was fine and didn't need re tipping after all. The AT 33 EV is also... | |
| Dynavector 10X5 v. AT OC9 I have used both cartridges and the Scout but not at the same time. I would go with the OC9 although the Dynavector is quite good. | |
| Most attractive power cables? A Beauty Contest for power cords? Handsome is as handsome does says I. | |
| Thought on OTL tube amps Macintosh is the only SS amp using output transformers that I am familar with. | |
| Importance of Damping Factor and Current for amps In general amps with high current capability will deal with difficult , low impedance loads better, but , as noted, there is no single measurement or even sets of measurements that will tell you what a speaker amp combination will sound like. I ha... | |
| Speaker power handling Speakers are far more often damaged by too little rather than too much power. I often use a 350 watt amp with speakers rated at 50 watts with no problems. Using a normal amount of caution you should have no problems. | |
| VPI Classic Cartridge Help The AT 33 EV is even better than the OC 9 and is occasionally available at J&R for $400. I currently have a Denon 304 in my Classic. | |
| Sub for Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage Amp output is what REL recommends and I use, but if you use mono amps widely separated you will not be able to use the standard cable. | |
| Sansui AU-D9 at 4 ohms? Sansui has made some good amps like the AU 919 or the AU-X1 but these amps are now around 30 years old. I would also suggest you look for a newer amp. Music Direct now has a Marantz integrated that lists for $1000 on sale for $600, or NAD as Magfa... |