tripper
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| tub preamp vs ss preamp with ss amp. One caveat: Everyone talks about tubes and SS in generic terms, and I think there's a lot more to it than that rudimentary statement. There are lots of ckt. iterations out there in each format. I once owned and loved a tube-buffered passive that d... | |
| Proac 2 - stand options http://www.skylanstands.com/stands.htm | |
| Need long balanced IC's for tight bass bluejeanscables.com is also a worthy choice, despite the low prices. One touted manufacturer of tube gear uses and recommends Belden wire for XLR connections. BJC uses the same stuff. I'm very happy with mine in an 11' length. Very flexible. I hav... | |
| Toslink vs. Digital Coax for Long Run I think a Monarchy DIP would alleviate some problems with a long cable run. Cheap enough to try, and they work in just about every application I've seen. | |
| Transsexual, Androgynous and Hybrid interconnects Any time you reduce the number of connection points, the better off you are. [I work in telecom and it always amazed me how many splices exist between the telephone and the CO/end point. Yes, it works, to ~3kHz or so.]That said, the Betas ARE an e... | |
| Have you noticed that Must sacrifice, need Parrot food immediatley. | |
| OK, what's the protocol? Many items on ebay "feature" outlandish shipping fees. Trading here implies a kinder, more ethical group of enthusiasts who are in it for the love of the game, not the pursuit of the almighty dollar. There are all kinds from all walks of life. The... | |
| Have you noticed that I bought two and didn't realize it.Wifey says no way. Ever ask before the fact? Ever say it stays?Minty fresh. You selling gum now?Thanks for a moderate chuckle. | |
| Looking for budget reciever for second system. I vote for the Onkyo, but there are more choices a la Marantz and Denon. I always thought Onkyo had the best tuners and are very reliable with decent sonics. The TEAC has its advantages as you point out. And of course, there are many NAD fans out ... | |
| Cal Audio Labs CL-15 The CAL Delta transport has 3 outputs, and the manaul specifically says all three are isolated and may be used simultaneously. I don't know if CAL extended this thinkng to other products or not. My guess is you are good to go with the caveat of ca... | |
| Speaker Recommendation Needed Vandy's are fine but if you're in KY, isn't Thiel a natural choice? Especially in a large room. | |
| Newbie balanced cable help Aud--Can't argue with your pick. Nice rig! You think going balanced on McC is worth it? Don't know what they're charging, but the amp is pretty sweet as is. Of course, a balanced input is an ideal tweak, esp with your upstream componentry.I, too, ... | |
| Looking for a Little Help... Canare | |
| Which to turn on first...Amp or preamp? Turn on source, then preamp, wait 10s, then amp.Turn off amp first, wait 10s, then preamp and source. | |
| Best Balanced DVD/CD players to audition Jolida JD 700 |