vicdamone
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| another what amp? This would be an elegantly substantial sonic difference IMO.http://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-rogue-audio-magnum-m-120-good-condition-2013-03-23-amplifiers-11385 | |
| Which is better: Transport+DAC or PC system+DAC +1 Grannyring. But I wouldn't dare speak to the level of your current digital componentry. I so enjoy selecting from the server than from a shelf of jewel cases. I find I'm listening to more overlooked selections. But the real killer for me is ran... | |
| Class D vs Class A Jdec, on the contrary, pardon my less than qualified attempt at explaining star grounding.Essentially, everything gets plugged into a single power source, such as a power strip, sharing a single ground. As switching amplifier technology progresses... | |
| Easy biasing Tube amps The new Carver VTA amplifiers allow one to bias the entire bank of power tubes at the same time. Tubes do not need to be matched and once set there is rarely a need to recheck periodically. I was reading that VAC is taking auto biasing in a direct... | |
| Class D vs Class A My experience with driving NuForce SEs with an updated Audible Illusions Modulus 3A was that the preamplifier simply added far too much of it's own character and noise. Amp, preamp compatibility is most likely at the root of my dissatisfaction so ... | |
| Avalon Acoustics vs Wilson Audio Trcnetmsncom, well said. I had listened to Eclipse and Eidolons in stores and shows for some time and they simply didn't, "hit me over the head," the way the Paradigm Studio 100s did.I bought the Paradigms and began a merry-go-round of replacing e... | |
| Audio Research ref 150 vs Carver 180 monoblocks While I have listened to various ARC components at shows, in stores, and at other households, their sound left me a bit shallow compared to the Citation and Marantz 8B and 9's I owned in the past. Not having them in my own system I don't trust thi... | |
| Tube Amplifier for Thiel Buy the first pair of used Bob Carver VTA180s you see. Retail prices vary.They run cool, hand made point to point in the U.S. have a 2 ohm tap and a seven year transferable warrantee. They drive my Avalon Eidolons effortlessly. | |
| Class D vs Class A Just looking at the specifications of both speaker and amplifier/s, this pairing may be powering the speakers on their low side. That's not to say it wouldn't be a good match but an in home audition would be a priority for me.What I liked about my... | |
| Best High Efficiency Speakers for full bass tone ["Looking for something with better bass detail than a pair of extra subs rumbling 60 hz and under."]I have a pair of Velodyne DD12+ that are extremely detailed, in fact I can't even tell if they're turned on until I turn them off. Or, with the pu... | |
| What is a better route, tube or SS preamp? In this hobby hopefully you'll eventually be able to try (own or at least audition at home) many different designs which will eventually refine your personal taste. At my age the idea and practicality of lightweight and powerful solid state has be... | |
| Ultimate sub? Velodyne DD+ review in the March issue of Stereophile discusses and compares a few other subwoofers which may be of interest.If you decide on a unit without digital signal processing/EQ DSpeaker processors seem to be well received. Personally, I'm... | |
| wiring monoblocks to speakers Jmcgrogan, rough night? Or are you just short onÂ….If you can't be bothered why even respond. As you can see other are only to happy to help. | |
| can a new amp amp tame my speakers? Sorry, I missed your budget. It's just so easy suggesting higher end gear. Still, those Rowlands would be sweeeet. How about a used Parasound A21?One point about speakers like Vandersteens, Avalon, and Thiel. Generally speaking they were designed ... | |
| can a new amp amp tame my speakers? There are enough amplifier manufactures that offer trial periods some simply for the cost of shipping. I experienced similar issues with my first experience with entry level speakers at more realistic volumes powered by lower wattage linear solid ... |