swampwalker
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| Cartridge Loading- Benz LO.4 I found that my Glider L2 sounded much more three dimensional when loaded down in the 100 ohm range. At 47K, the std in my CAT or using the 22k (if that's what it is which a Benz PP-1, it sounded flat and relatively lifeless. I have not yet starte... | |
| Small size tube amps...any recommendations?? If you are really looking for something small, the ASL Wave DT monos might fill the bill, esp. if you want something inexpensive. 8 wpc, from 2 6BM8/ECL82 per side. Each one is smaller than a shoebox. | |
| charging tax in Classified Ads?? Great suggestion, JD. | |
| BAT pre-amps with RCA adaptors The 3i also has 2 or 3 sets of RCA input jacks and one set of RCA outputs, unless it is an upgraded Model 3, as far as I know. The two that I have owned all had both SE and balanced inputs and outputs. | |
| what headphones work for sports and activities? Can't compare to others, but the Etymotics 6s sound just fine when I'm in the gym and they provide about 15 dB of isolation as well. | |
| Cartridge Loading- Benz LO.4 Not sure about the L0.4, but my Glider L0.2 sounds best with very low impedence load, 10-100 Ohms. | |
| Tube Pre w/ Ex. Phono Stage The phono board on the BAT VK3i is adequate for someone using primarily CD. I would not recommend it for someone using primarily vinyl. | |
| Help a newbie with low-cost system suggestions Unless you like a front- row type of sound, you will like the Vandys, altho I expect they have a pretty different sound than the JBLs. Try before you buy if you can. But the Vandys are a classic, and will sound good with almost any gear (but need ... | |
| Wait a Minute Do those Cardas Caps Work Ditto. The RCA caps are pretty cheap, the XLRs too rich for my blood. | |
| DAC for 500 Recommendations? The Muse 2 is showing up for that price as well. Former S'phile Class A. Look for one with the Bessel filter and HDCD options. | |
| Balanced Tube Preamps I Should Try Supratek is an outstanding tubed pre (says the new and happy owner), but none of the circuits are balanced. Mick will build them with XLR connectors, but it basically would be the same as using an adaptor. BAT would be my recommendation. Remote is... | |
| changing from monitors to florrstanding speakers These are very different sounding speakers. I have used Vandersteen for years and now have the 3Asigs. They are a little laid back sounding to some, but as my other gear has improved, so have they and I would no longer call them laid back. So I gu... | |
| NAD 3130, should I keep it? Roman- If you run the headphone amp from the tape loop, the NAD will have no impact on the sound. But you would certainly benefit from a more current CDP. Do some searches in the archives, but you could buy, for example, Sony 7000 or Pioneer Elite... | |
| SOTA vs. Rega, VPI, Music Hall, Clearaudio Talk to the folks at SOTA (Donna and Chris, I think). they are very helpful. | |
| Ideal Preamp for McCormack DNA225/Paradigm 100 V.2 Give us some idea of how much you want to spend, new or used, remote or no, etc. |