swampwalker
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| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? If you decide to go the tube integrated route, here is a very modest cost way to give it a try:http://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-audio-space-as-3i-integrated-el-34-tube-amplifier-in-factory-box-2015-01-28-integrateds-80020-broomfield-co.No rel... | |
| Anyone else making their own cables? Hi Al- Not really on-topic but no, the EMC-1 did not have inverted phase, it flat out did not work w conventionally wired XLR cables. No sound. Nada. | |
| Zany measurements and theories The empirical evidence I was referring to was Rodman's I've got a number of test records, that I used in my shoppe, for setting up turntables. They were, of necessity, played multiple times, during a setup. They are still as pristine in function &... | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? The Polk web site specs that speaker @ 90 dB (hopefully per watt per meter, but no detail) and the nominal impedance as 8 ohms. Without seeing the impedance curve, it's hard to be sure, but it's likely that it would be a good candidate for moderat... | |
| Maggie Disappointment The critical piece of advice above is to clarify the dealer's return policy in advance. If it's not printed on the sales slip, have them write it on and both parties initial it. Pay with a credit card. If you comply with the terms and they give yo... | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? I generally agree with Syntax; great pre-amp and very good amp if a compromise has to be be made. In this case, however, I think an integrated really makes sense. There are some very nice tube and solid state choices listed here right now in the $... | |
| Zany measurements and theories From a theoretical standpoint, the real issue here is what Rodman9999 points to; how much heat is actually transferred from the stylus contact point (very small) and the vinyl (which is only in contact with the stylus for what I would venture to g... | |
| Anyone else making their own cables? Since I am so ignorant of the technical details of electrical or electronics that I still don't understand the difference between chassis ground, circuit ground, and signal ground, I am very hesitant to suggest that Al may not be 100% correct. How... | |
| Does a phono cartridge have a break-in period?? The short answer is "yes". Regardless of what you think about break-in of electronics/wires, etc, there is no question that the elastic characteristics of suspension components will change over time. So will the "shape" of the stylus. Unfortunatel... | |
| Newbie to home theater...Help Hi Jake- If you are going to use it just for TV and movies, an AV receiver should fill the bill just fine. IMO, the visual information very much overwhelms the auditory in most cases, so that audio quality (aside from digital processing) is not th... | |
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? If you are a beginner, tell ups how much you have to spend, what kind of music you listen to and whatyour sonic priorities are and we can get more specific. Today there are many very good integrated amps (amp and preamp in one box) which will insu... | |
| help a rookie; 8-year-old laptop music server died Look at computeraudiophile.com | |
| where do i begin? The LPs would have to be digitized in real time. I'd figure an hour each, what with cueing, turning over, etc., so that's a big undertaking. I have not nor do I plan on digitizing my 300 or so LPs. The CDs can be ripped to a server more quickly, s... | |
| Balance control. Discuss. because your room or your hearing acuity might not be perfectly symmetrical. | |
| Amplifier Cooling Suggestions? Zd-the ;-) is a "wink" emoticon, meant to indicate that it was said tongue-in-cheek. Sorry for the confusion. |