tom2015
Responses from tom2015
| JL Audio CR-1 Crossover Interesting Topic. Currently I use speaker terminal to sub high level input. (Morrow) Switched over to using the second XLR output on the preamp to connect to the low pass filter on the sub instead. (MIT Termintor cable). Volume for both con... | |
| Has Anyone Tried Nobsound Springs Or Other Isolation Devices Below REL Subwoofers? Yes, have them under both my subs. Tighter and less bloated bass and nothing rattles in the house. | |
| XLR Female to RCA Plug Adapter I use Cardas clear adapters for exactly the same application. They sell 2 types, the more expensive ones are the same connectors they use on their high end cables. No change in sound. I use 2 sets. | |
| Modern Versus Restored Vintage SS Amp Sound Quality? It depends greatly on the amps. My Thresholds SA/1 or Krell KSAs are great amps even compared to modern amps. Old tubes are also good. Old SS mid level gear will likely not compete with modern amps. | |
| Linlai E 6sn7 tubes @rocray Not noticable quiter in my setup. | |
| Linlai E 6sn7 tubes I have my Linlai running for about 100 hours now. Compared to Tung Sol 6SN7 from Upscale they produce better clarity and bass. A good upgrade for the money and they look great. | |
| Doge (China to USA) Tariff Because manufacturing costs in China are rising. Bottom line, there are plenty of NA brands to chose from. Servicing an import product if something breaks with todays shipping cost is not fun. | |
| recommended speaker cables and interconnects @ghdprentice Thanks for the input. The company has been around for 30 years, but seems rarely mentioned. | |
| recommended speaker cables and interconnects Are there other Straightwire users here? I visited one of the DC area dealers that carried the brand, which I was not familiar with, and spoke highly of them. Pricing even for the highest end Crescendo seems rather reasonable vs the Transparent wh... | |
| Considering buying a used Gryphon Diablo 250 Actually $1000 to ship 2 monos to Europe and back is quite cheap looking at todays rates. Jay must have had some discount. My Esoteric player had to go to Tap in CA for repair from VA. That alone cost $600 in shipping charges. The buy American arg... | |
| Systems over $100k Close if you bought everything new and yes, there is always something better on the horizon. | |
| Where should the vocal image be? All good presentations I have heard have an image on or behind the speaker plane. With my system most recording appear 5-10ft behind the speakers to simulate depth of the soundstage. | |
| Quadratic Diffusers Music Direct. They have occasionally the 10% off accessories sale in addition. | |
| Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided Looking at it from a different side. Without the people that swap gear frequently you would never be able to get the common questions "how does this vs this sound" answered. Also this hobby has many facets. Some people just enjoy listening to musi... | |
| Capital Audio Fest Notes Top 3 for me.1) Anne Bisson singing live with the Acora acoustics system providing the background instruments. I ended up buying 2 signed LPs. Front row seat 6 feet away from her.2) For me the Joseph Audio pearl room with the $150k EMM electronics... |