ultrakaz
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| Solid state design options... If only it were this simple... I have heard amps with negative feedback sound better than ones without negative feedback and vice versa. Same goes for class A versus AB and balanced versus single ended. As far as capacitance and dampening goes it ... | |
| Omega Speakers ,High efficiency but how's the sound I've heard them, and they sound decent. The Cain & Cain Abby, which uses the same drivers sounds significantly better (but they are 1,500 retail). Also, I've heard other DIY speakers that sound better using Fostex drivers. You could make a pai... | |
| Which Classic Componets Would You Collect? I would collect the following:Speakers: Spica TC-50 (not TC60), Klipshchorns (if I have the space). And speaker drivers from the 50-60s, like Goodmans, Tannoy, JBL, Altec, etc.Preamp: Marantz tube and Counterpoint.Amp: Vintage tube amps (Marantz a... | |
| La Scala vs Klipschorn Klipschorns need to be put in corners. | |
| BAT VK-60 or Another tube amp? I would not buy the amp before deciding on which speakers you are going to buy. The Coincident Total Victorys (high efficiency with high impedence) do not need the current/muscle that the VK60 has. These speakers would sound better with a Rogue (r... | |
| Japanese/Asian Speakers??? A lot of audiophile clubs in Japan build their own speakers. They meet each week to compare and critique each others projects. My friend who is somewhat of a tech was in one of these clubs for a couple of years. He said that the majority of the cr... | |
| BAT VK-60 or Another tube amp? There are many (CJ and Rogue come to mind), but none have as much current. This is what makes the VK60 somewhat unique. However, it will not have as much current as your Pass 250. Perhaps a monoblock version VK150(?). Also, these amps are huge, he... | |
| Opinions on shortening speaker cable. Shortening speakers cables made a big difference in my system, but only if I halved the original length. However, the effect dimished at about two feet. 1.5 meters for interconnects is the optimum length for my system. However, shorter than 1.5 me... | |
| What is your favorite low-tech tweek? Abstinence. Don't listen to your system for a week. Stay out in the sun on Saturday go home and take a nap. Wake up at about 1:00am. Listen to your system. Goes well with your favorite beverage. | |
| Tough Speaker choice, Please look and comment Considering the amount of money you are going to spend you should audition each of these speakers with the type of music (and volume level) you will be listening to. Bigger speakers have less placement options so take into account the size of your... | |
| Adjustable output on CD player Ah tube 4000 has an adjustable output via resistors (bridging them) on the circuit board. | |
| Best Maggie Tweaks/upgrades Check the Magnepan users group. I recall reading about some owners replacing the caps and inductors (with much higher quality ones) in the crossover. Changing the wiring and binding posts as well also makes sense since all of these oem parts are r... | |
| Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ???? Spica TC50 and Quads have superb imaging. Also, I've heard a few single driver (Jordan, Fostex, and Lowther) speakers with great imaging too. Single driver speakers usually have more precise imaging, depending on size and execution. As a general r... | |
| Spica TC 50 Question s REL Storm is a good choice for the Spicas. However, a while back I used two Mirage/Energy 8' subs with great results. These subs were relatively cheap at 500.00 per the pair retail.A good tube amp (Conrad Johnson, ARC) would improve the sound of t... | |
| The Fastest most musical amp With what speakers? The amp and speaker combination affects the overall "speed" of the music. Try using the Tenor amp with an inefficient low impedence speaker and find out for yourself (Or a slow SET with a Lowther). |