ultrakaz
Responses from ultrakaz
| New purchase BAT VK-60...new buzz After checking the obvious things as noted in the above posts (connections, ground loop problems, bad tubes, etc.), try biasing the tubes. This is tricky and should be done by somebody who really knows the BAT VK-60 (it is not completely autobiasi... | |
| Am I nuts or what? No you are not nuts. I just had a similar experience with the James Taylor JT album on my old Linn LP12. Only difference was that when I put on the record I was floored; I never remembered it sounding so good. So I quickly put on the cd and then p... | |
| Homemade speakers? I'm currently building a Fostex single full range driver bass reflex speaker. This speaker has been well documented at other speaker building forums, so I'm aware of its strengths and shortcomings.I'm not much of an experimenter and thus would onl... | |
| All time classics? Your top 3 or 4? 1. Spica TC-502. Linn LP123. Quad ESL634. Counterpoint SA12 and SA5.15. Klipschorn | |
| Bryston amps VS the rest... too clear and neutral? Far from it. I used to have a 4bst, and it had a dull lifeless sound, veiled as if I had some cotton stuck in my ears. The bass was thick, dominant, and one-note. Soundstage was flat, also. I think the Rogue 88 amp is vastly superior in every soni... | |
| Ringmat vs. Linn felt mat Check this cheap alternative out:http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/92614.html | |
| Ringmat vs. Linn felt mat Felt gets my vote. Still waiting for a response to the question in the post: where is the best place to buy a new original Linn felt mat (?). | |
| Which amp to drive Totem Signiture ones? I used to own a pair of Model 1 sigs and the best amp I ever used was a BAT VK60 (used under 2K). TWL is right about finding a suitable tube amp under 2K with the above exception. The best solid state amp that I tried with great results was the Si... | |
| amplifier's "slam-factor" "Slam-factor" has more to do with the amp and speaker combination than it has to do with the amp alone. I've heard speakers take the slam out of amps that supposedly have a lot of slam. And I've heard speakers make supposedly slam-less amps sound ... | |
| Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K I agree with the posts that say you cannot do what you want with what you have.Having said that, for what you want you should slay the "Thiel beast" by dumping them and buy Klipshorns. With the leftover money (if you are lucky) and your 1k buy a M... | |
| Cable for maggie 1.6 I'm assuming that you are biwiring. If not, do so the difference is huge.Change the binding posts on the rear of the speaker to higher quality ones. When you take out the old binding posts you will notice that the wires are bolted on and you will ... | |
| Spica TC-50's vs 60's. Differences + Maintanence. The TC-50s are better and more balanced than the TC-60s. The 50s sound smoother, have superior imaging and soundstaging, with just the right amount of speed, detail and air. Also, the sealed enclosure makes integration with a sub better. I've been... | |
| How long it take to run in brand new loudspeaker? About 500 to 1000 hours. But of course, the speakers will continue to sound better and better until they break. | |
| Why Put Up With "Wife Approval Factor"? WAF depends on how much she loves you. The more she loves you the more you can get away with. You made your bed so now you have to sleep in it, so don't cry about it later. | |
| Problems getting the best out of my Berning I agree that the amp should be sent back to Berning and also agree that cables, cd players and tubes should not be changed yet. Acceptable performance should be achieved out of the box.However, being more than familiar with both the Z270 and the P... |