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| Amp "pop" - need help I've owned several DNA-2's. My current amp is a DNA-2 Revision A version and I notice this once or twice 'popping' sound typically after I have turned off the amp (during cool down). I think it has to do with the heat sinks expanding and shrinking... | |
| Are Moon and Simaudio P-5 different ? Simaudio.com may still have a FAQ page that should describe exactly which model and version you have based on the emblem, logo, and colors. And finally on the difference of the innards.-IMO | |
| What can the average enthusiest do to get A+ HT? The easiest way to achieve the finest sounding HT setup is to take the finest sounding 2-channel system and add a top-notch dvd-player. (and of course a large screen tv).And perhaps consider adding a top-notch sub-woofer for the 16Hz to 24Hz range... | |
| Stupid question of the day: Should I leave Amp on? There are a few amps whose mfg'erers recommend leaving the amp on at all times. The Sim-Audio Moon W-5 could actually take a full 3 days to warm up. But in my limited experience it seems that the majority of amps only require between 30 minutes an... | |
| What steps forward were actually steps backward? A fully loaded (except true balance) Placette Active Linestage. A fantastic pre-amp with excellent transparency, a decay that goes forever, and smooth/silky highs. But overall, it's lack of dynamics and it's weighted presentation toward the highs ... | |
| Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ? Hello, Dalton. There is a small camp here in Agon that believes the amplifier is far more important than the speaker for best sonic improvements.I believe that the best amplifier in the world can make a pair of mediocre speakers sound fantastic. B... | |
| 2 Channel System - Image behind my head Definitely sounds like one channel is out of phase. But before you correct it, you might want to have a listen to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon just for a little fun.-IMO | |
| Music to warm up with??? These two sound best with a fire in the fireplace.Mary Chapin Carpenter's 'Come On, Come On'. She in the country realm but every other song is slow (more like folk) and it's only those slow ones that I listen to on this cd. Very warm and yet dynam... | |
| Need CDP opinions please Have you considered a Sony SCD-1 SACD/cd player? It too has been out for 5 years, but worth every penny.-IMO | |
| recommendation to dampen bass for wood floors Radiohead, Reading between the lines of your post, I'd venture a guess that you need some area rugs with pads underneath your wood floors around the speakers and between your chair and speakers.You don't need to carpet the entire floor, but untrea... | |
| Where to start with room acoustics Although it's always good to be pro-active, it's possible that you just may be a bit overly concerned with your room at this point. Unless of course it's filled with windows.Your room demensions should work quite well assuming you place your speak... | |
| Should the best PC be on source, pre-amp or amp?? For me it was the amp.-IMO | |
| Review: McCormack DNA-225 Gold Revision Amplifier Congratulations on the newly revised McCormack 225 amp. I heard rumor that McCormack would begin modifying his newer amps. So I guess the rumors are true. It's amazing what Steve McCormack does with his amps in the aftermarket world. And worth eve... | |
| Tube Preamps with Bass? Bigkidz, I'd like to keep an open mind here, but aside from gain, I just don't see how any pre-amp worth it's weight is going to provide better bass or better anything else for that matter.As far as I can tell, the best a good or better pre-amp ca... | |
| would this Deter you from buying used gear???? Inferior components would end up looking like the Stanley Cup.This could be the beginning of a new and innovative grading scale. For example:0 - 1 engravings = Stereophile category A+++. 2 - 3 engravings = Stereophile category A++.3 - 4 engravings... |