swampwalker
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| Is there such a thing as... Technically, these things are called transcoders, I think, not adapters because of what Kjweisner said. Run a search on HDMI-component transcoder. There are some available on ebaybut remember, since its an active device, you will need to get one w... | |
| Why are older tubes so much sought after Eldartford- The reasons are, I "suppose" economic. Not enough demand to support the cost of higher quality materials, tooling, and labor. | |
| Something New. Not surprising at all. In fact my son has predicted for some time that flash cards will replace optical media before long. Makes sense; no moving parts, no disc to scratch, smaller, lighter. Perfect sound forever!!!! Oh wait, that one's been used ... | |
| Saw Jackson Browne Tuesday Night David Lindley still playing guitar for him? | |
| EAR 834P + Bent Audio Stepups = greatness? From everything I have read and heard, the performance of step up transformers (SUTs) are VERY cartridge dependent. I have heard some very good ones, but if they work well with the cart you have now, its not clear if they will work with the cart y... | |
| Why are older tubes so much sought after I am neither an ee nor a missile designer. Does anyone know if there is truth to the notion that older tubes typically had a deeper (not sure if that's the right word) or more intense vacuum and therefore might be expected to last longer or perfor... | |
| Leave solid state amps on? Or turn off everytime? Musicnoise- that's very useful information. Thanks. | |
| Best preamp for atma sphere m60 under $3000 used? I have not heard the Atma pre-amps, but I owned a BAT VK-3i. Unless the 3iX is 2 or 3 orders of magnitude better than the 3i, I can't believe it is playing in the same league. The 3i is IMO, the best balanced unit available for anywheres near the ... | |
| audio research vt 200 mk II vs the vt 200 Jim- Pls unlock your caps. It makes your post hard to read. | |
| Quality of amps in bridged mono ? It will change. I am not sure, but if I remember correctly either the slew rate or the damping factor changes by a factor of 2. If you run a search you will probably find the answer. | |
| Choice of turntable ,tone arm and cartridge Given the significant chunk of change you are considering spending, a trip to a dealer with a variety of tables set up or to a show like RMAF next month would be worthwhile. You should definitely consider the arm and cart as a system, and then the... | |
| Used Tube Preamp Suggestions Joule is a very nice pre but will not be found under $1K (if you can find one at that price, make sure its not hot)! You can do better than the ARC SP-9 since you don't need a phono stage. At the top of your price, you should be able to get a BT V... | |
| high versus low output Tobias of course meant to say "LO cart has smaller coils..."If you plan to try the Benz LO, your phono stage will need enough gain and likely adjustable cart loading to provide anything like optimal sound from the LO cart. | |
| Best remote with preamp I agree that the VAC Ren has a great remote. Mine is as above, but input toggle is on top, volume toggle next and 4 others are large round buttons in a diamond pattern below the volume. All buttons are large and hard to mistake for another. BAT re... | |
| Best things 'in life' I live in W. Hart but get down that way for work occassionally. Will put Rosies on my list. Thanks. |