swampwalker
Responses from swampwalker
| HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound Don't we all!!! | |
| Which amplifier??? Vandersteen speakers sound pretty nice with McCormack amps in my set-up. Unless your room is really big or you play at very high levels, I would consider a DNA 0.5 Rev. B before a DNA 1.0 std or dlx. Then you could eventually move up to a 2nd 0.5 ... | |
| What does + or - in speaker binding translate to? Just make sure that you don't invert phase by wiring the two channels differently in terms of which output post on the amp is wired to which input post on the speaker. Make sure that both channels are the same in that regard. Otherwise, you will h... | |
| Amplifier Hum My guess is that its probably transformer hum, quite common w/non-torodial transformers. If its not audible with music on at reasonable levels, it might be something to live with. | |
| Recommendations for a nice direct view set I think I understand what you are getting at; yeah the image is on the inside of the tube. Never thought of that. But I guess I really don't care why, the picture just looks caved in, esp. on SONY Wegas, IMO. | |
| Recommendations for a nice direct view set Its not the tube that looks concave, its the image. | |
| A'gon Transactions, Risk of Loss? I agree with Damon and Edsilva. The shippers obviously believe that the ROL is on the seller, since they only pay the seller. Therefore, it should be in sellers best interest to make sure item is properly packed and insured. This has always seemed... | |
| Peculiar problem? Show me the light... Maybe your Stealth can't provide enough current. Its often recommended that amps not be plugged into power conditioners for this very reason. Not sure about the design of the Stealth. Maybe ask manufacturer. | |
| difference between CD recorder and PC burner There is also a difference between the type of blanks an audio recorderwill take and a PC burner will take. The stand alone CDRs use Audio CD blanks which cost more but have a "royalty" built in to the cost. There is also an issue with ability of ... | |
| Recommendations for a nice direct view set IMO, the "super flat screen" type direct views do not exhibit proper geometry; they look concave, and I have never been able to shake that feeling. Not sure about the new Aconda, but the older Loewe TVs (consensus choice for best direct view) were... | |
| Do you pay seller for packaging supplies? I don't have much to add except to reiterate:1. Its all subject to negotiation2. Basic boxing/packaging should be included3. You should always insist on paying actual shipping costs, whether its just the "postage" or includes cost of a double box,... | |
| The best audio steal or deal you've ever gotten? Dynaco PAS-3 and ST-70 amp with functioning tubes at tag sale for $12.50!!!. Used them for a while and then sold thru rec.audio.tubes for $125 each. | |
| DAC decision, help please Don't know what the units you mentioned sell for, but for about $900 you can get a Classe' DAC-1 w/HDCD and full range of input/output options. I listen mostly to acoustic music and vocalists and I'm very happy with the emotional impact. Currently... | |
| Where have the long-time regulars gone? Sarah- I'd love to see your best of list for alt-cty/singer-songwriter. | |
| New CD player or DAC There are other issues; good digital and analog cables don't come cheap. There is also the likely need for a jitter reduction device like the Monarchy DIP, which you can buy used for under $100.00. However, you can get a really fine quality used 2... |