tpsonic
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| Sub Questions: Speaker-level vs Line & Crossover There are advantages/disadvantages to both.The speaker level inputs will allow the main amps' character to extend to the subs.The "dis" of this is that you may need to position c differently/phasing to accomplish integration. The Line-level,via th... | |
| Platform/Base under heavy speakers - Pagode HD09? Apopira2, I cannot make comparisons,as I have not tried the others.When I began tweeking the system,Mapleshade was the prominant supplier.A "triple-point is your standard 2" (V shaped) brass or other footer with three smaller "poimts" on its' top.... | |
| Looking for a good Transport. Help. Smoffatt,browsing thru:Audio Note,CEC,North Star.Do your homework and pick your poison.I might suggest an Oppo,for a pinch.I use it in a small system and consider it very acceptable-no prestige though. | |
| OK to remove Tweeter Grill?? Most people listen with their grill clothes removed.Why listen through a sock.Warranty concerns considered or poking an issue? | |
| Platform/Base under heavy speakers - Pagode HD09? I found that the "wood" approach is the way to go.I tried the Isoblocks, but preferred a triple-pointed cone between the platform and floor.Jigs' recommendation for the butcher block is a good place to start.You may need to thread the footer under... | |
| Looking for guidance with older VPI HW-19 tables My advice is to search for an un-sprung table.My friend had the MKIII and moved to another that was un-sprung and his sound improved drastically.With the economy as it is,there will be plenty of deals to be had. | |
| cartridges to enjoy without worries Thanks to everyone who has taken time to post.My biggest problem is:having been to the mountain many times,I know that many are going to leave me listening to a LP or two and quitting for the day.I have owned Grados,a AT or two,early Dynavector Ru... | |
| cartridges to enjoy without worries I am leaning heavily toward the Voice,standard or Ebony.I am hearing that it is a "big bang for the buck" cartridge. Which compliance level would be appropriate for my OL Encounter III?-I know that this would be a question for Peter,but looking to... | |
| help me choose speakers..Totem B&W KEF Dali You should insist on hearing each speaker system with the calibre of equipment they will be used with.Otherwise you won't like them,when you get them home.Necessitating an equipment upgrade. | |
| Which tubes to roll If replacing the KT-88s,I would suggest the Gold Lion or Shuguang KT88-98.I have never cared for russian tubes. You might consult Vintage Tube Services/Andy Bauman on the input tubes-very knowledgeable. | |
| Allaerts down-repair or ?? I've decided to take Mosins' advice and buy a back-up.Having virtually fell in love with my Allaerts,I have decided to pick-up (no pun intended) another Allaerts.This time I will deal directly with the importer (Hart-Audio Advancements).I am diggi... | |
| MM vs MC Soundsmith has some interesting reading at their site.I am tempted,but the sound of my Allaerts has me addicted like a D**n crackhead. | |
| Need sub www.Parts-Express.com | |
| great sounding DVD Movies, anyone? House of Flying Daggers,Across the Universe-just to add two to the list. | |
| Updating a 1991 Sony ES receiver Been very happy with the Sony STR-DA 3000 ES.Can't comment on the phono section,haven't used it-mostly HT/music on CD/DVD.Repairing older units can be expensive,as I found out.Bought a DVP-9000ES to start outoff the Gon.Had some freezing up when I... |