ultrakaz
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| 35Hz - 25kHz -- A Partial 'Purist'? I'm in Tireguy's camp, I've never heard a sub that seamlessly integrated with the satellites. This is not to say that I've never heard a satellite/sub system sound good (like Pipedreams and Airfoil), but there was always a discontinuity and or mud... | |
| Amp play a low volumes? Generally, lower power amps (around 20 watts) sound better than higher powered amps at low volume levels. Most of the time these amps are tubed and sound "alive" at low volume levels unlike solid state amps which tend to go dead. The only exceptio... | |
| Ultralinear vs. Triode I think the above posts tell all; it depends on your speakers sensitivity and impedence. Since running the amp in triode reduces the wattage by 50%, most of what you are hearing is a result of decreased power. And since we're talking about sound q... | |
| What's the best sounding SS or Tube linestage pre? None. Why use a linestage if you don't need one? If you only have one high level source/cdp look for a cdp with an analog volume control like the Resolution Audio 55 and Audio Aero Capitole. You will also eliminate one interconnect saving money an... | |
| So how many people are using subwoofers I would go for the amp change, but not necessarily with a higher powered version of the same solid state amp. Consider an OTL (the Joule sounds great with your speakers) or maybe Rogue monoblocks. My main speakers go down to 35hz and while I could... | |
| Which SPEAKER for the 21ST century? Okay. Here goes:1. Yes. Speakers are the most important component in our systems.2. No. New materials are always being developed; lighter materials for cones, stronger magnets, etc.3.,4.,5. Possibly. Electrostats may improve like any other technol... | |
| Anyone heard Zingali speakers from Italy I heard some of their speakers at the Tuscanny, the "unofficial" venue of the 2002 CES. The distributor had a comprehensive display of Zingalis that were ALL hooked up to a comprehensive display of Audion components. I was most impressed with the ... | |
| Best system under 5K - that is a challenge Salsero, nobody who is a member of Audiogon pays full retail for their equiptment. Also, with mainstream electronics their is a difference between "street price" and "retail price." Furthermore, most dealers give some type of a discount or "throw"... | |
| Best all-around cartridge for 500.00 new I am currently using a Grado Sonata (low output version, less prone to hum) with my Linn LP12 and find it great with vocals and acoustic music. However, it is not the most detailed or dynamic. If you can stretch your budget or get a discount buy a... | |
| Which SPEAKER for the 21ST century? My dream speaker, for the 21st century, would be extremely efficient (+100db), full range (goes down to 20hz), have a generous sweet spot, and be relatively compact (48x10x20). And, of course be musical, dynamic, and have an accurate tonal balance... | |
| 2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS? Both. Solid state for weekend all-day listening or when driving inefficient speakers and tubes for everything else. | |
| BAT-VK60 or Art Audio Jota --mono amps? I have heard both amps; the VK-60 extensively and in my system and the Jotas at the CES. The Jota monos are significantly more expensive-$5K or more used vs. $2K used for the VK-60. Therefore, comparing the two amps may not be fair.Having said tha... | |
| What would you do about a sleazy buyer?? I agree with Amwarick, "get over it." I also agree with Onhwy61, in his first e-mail. Garfish was right on with his comment about the timing of the e-mails, and the first buyer should be given first dibs or a flat out "no thank you." I guess that ... | |
| HDCD and XRCD. Which's one sound better? Buy the XRCD version of Jazz at the Pawnshop. This is one of the best sounding CDs I have ever heard and it is very close to the lp version. It has an astounding sense of immediacy, even though it may be a tad bass shy. And while I have never hear... | |
| Maggie 1.6's and Power. How much is enough? Wattage ratings alone do not tell the whole story. However, your Marantz at 120 watts is not "way too small" for the Maggie 1.6s. Generally, the Maggies need an amp the will drive a 4 ohm load. The best values would be a solid state amp like the M... |