tgrisham
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| Any thoughts in ICE amps? I do love my Bel Canto M300s. The reviews are pretty much all over the map, as you have seen. Also, the measurements are weird and as in tube amps don't tell you how it sounds. There is something about the synergy of these amps with the speakers. ... | |
| Subwoofer set up The sub receives the output from the amplifier at the high level speaker inputs, and then the speaker outputs go out to the speakers, assuming you have the connections. Which sub is it? | |
| Music Hall 7 owners Is there something wrong with the Eroica cartridge? What phono amp are you using? I agree with Ehaller. The original stock MMF-7 is very good. Improvement can be made with all the changes he mentioned. I have checked my speed with different device... | |
| Subwoofer set up You can use a digital processor, as in a AVR, to separate the frequencies, or connect the speaker outputs to the subwoofer and the main speakers to the subwoofer, using the crossover in the subwoofer to divide the frequencies. Your manual should p... | |
| Lack of depth problem When I have had problems with soundstaging, I usually start by changing the positioning of the speakers. The formulas never quite got it right, only laborious trial and error. For me, 1/2 inch here or there, and 1 degree more or less of toe-in can... | |
| The Mainstreaming of Audiophilia I think it is a great trend toward enjoying music at home. Interesting that as the youngest generation drifts toward simplicity and portability, we drift toward quality and the unique. It is a great time to be in this hobby as long as we don't tak... | |
| Vinyl in St. Louis area My favorite place is The Record Exchange. Quirky, crowded, full of esoterica as well as great finds. There are many boxes of unopened records just waiting to be found. There are so many the folks don't have time to sort through them all. http://ww... | |
| Importance of Center Channel in small room Some DVD-A discs I have do not have a center channel mix. It was confusing at first, but now I see the logic. As has been stated, if you don't tell your processor that you have a center, it will distribute the sounds to the left and right mains, t... | |
| good subwoofer interconnects I have used the Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 sub interconnect for years with great success. This is a 30 foot run, no hum, no interference. It is at least cheap to try, with a no question return policy. If you don't like it, return it for a full refund. | |
| outlaw m2200 for HT? For several years I have used Outlaw M200s for my center and surround speakers. They are reliable and cost-effective. I mostly listen to stereo but even with SACD and DVD-A the sound is very good. I highly recommend them. It allows for money to be... | |
| Power cord for benchmark dac1 It's a DAC. Good shielded power without filtering. Many cords fit that goal. There is no magic for this component. My cable is PS Audio. Try a few and listen. I'll bet you don't hear a difference. | |
| Anticables Review Kontrabass,The aspect of bass reproduction that depends on different cables is illusory. There are too many factors in the perception of different frequencies, including the source, the amps and the speakers, and most importantly our minds. The sc... | |
| Audio Mods for the Jolida JD-100A CD Player An alternative to consider is this: I have the Jolida with only minor mods from Underwood. As opposed to mods of the unit I added a stand-alone DAC from PS Audio. I weighed the pros and cons of a $500-$700 mod vs a $900 DAC that would work with al... | |
| Anticables Review I actually prefer the Anti-cable speaker cables in my system, but I have never owned any cable > $200. With my Modwright tube pre-amp and Class D Bel Cantos amps, I appreciate clear, distinct sound without any coloration and I think that is wha... | |
| Good amp recommendation for My HT I have used the Outlaw amps for years and highly recommend them. Reliable, powerful enough, great customer service, great price. |