terry9
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| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. One more thing about isolation transformers: they replace the need for lesser devices such as exotic power cords or regenerators.I did the experiment years ago. 5 conditions: Isolation transformer alone VS isolation transformer plus exotic power c... | |
| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. You describe serious issues with power, Mike.I have reasonably good power out of the wall, but even so I use Siemens in-panel surge protectors as well as isolation transformers. You could probably do with lightening arrestors as well. Talk to a lo... | |
| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. RE Chinese theftIf I remember correctly, the Chinese were handed modern technology with aerospace deals under Reagan. It was all in the open, above-board and, what must now be obvious to everyone, was not to US advantage. | |
| On the fence about Vinyl need a good phono stage for A/B testing Guru Ralph Karsten of Atma-sphere has posted extensively on this subject. His position, as I understand it, is that the phono stage is critical to vinyl listening. A better phono stage means less noise and fewer pops as well as better resolution.I... | |
| Cable budget in a rig Less than 1%. I suggest that you buy cheap and get used to the system. Then upgrade if and only if someone can demonstrate a positive difference in your system, at your leisure. | |
| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. Chinese qualityThe Quad ESL's are now made in China; I bought some. As soon as they were out of warrantee I opened them up to take a look and begin to modify. I couldn't help but notice the build quality. The Quad 2805's were a bit rough, but the ... | |
| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. @kosst, a very clear post. Nicely put. | |
| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. Mike, I really do mean cheap, as in $10 or $20 a pair. $100 max. You can just laugh and throw them away when someone demonstrates better.I run a six figure system on premium microphone cable and ETI connectors, maybe $75 a pair to solder up. Speak... | |
| Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics. It's all about bang for the buck, as assetmgr said.I suggest that you include a record cleaner in your budget. Perhaps the best bang for buck. I went to ultrasonic.Least bang for buck, IMO, is cables. I went to the trouble of building theoreticall... | |
| Speakers for.....every type of music? Audioman says, "Modding gives you by far the biggest bang for the buck."Absolutely agree. | |
| Speakers for.....every type of music? I suggest that you listen, listen, and listen. Keep notes on what you like and what you don't. And why. And don't listen to the price tag - by that, I mean that hyped stuff isn't always the best value - you don't have to be the one who pays for th... | |
| Difference in sound using different carts when digitizing vinyl record? Sleepwalker, what holds the stylus in place? How accurately can it be set? Will it hold its settings? | |
| Best building material for vibration free shelving I'm quite keen on Panzerholz, a German plywood-like product. But it's damn pricey, so most people won't bother. | |
| How much? @tostadosunidos Why so hostile, tostados? Tom just posted about his preferences. What's it to you? | |
| what did I do to my Oppo/Modwright UDP-205 ? Don't get down on yourself.I tried arc welding with a Bryston ... mistakes happen to everyone. Everyone except those with short memories, that is. |