zd542

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Moving to a dynamic speaker from a Electrostatic
I think Upscale Audio sells them, but I wouldn't buy from them unless I had no other options. 
Honest Vintage Tube Repair - SoCal
I would ship it to Audio Classics in NY and let them fix it. 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
"12-17-14: TntateAny answers... Amplifier specs don't really matter then? If specs are so subjective why do manufacturer's post damping factor, slew rates, etc. Where do I go to get a foundation of data, that counts, to begin a short list of ampli... 
Recommendations for PC's for a Ayre CX-7e
"12-18-14: Stereo5buy one of the lower priced Shunyata cords (used) and never look back."I tried them. Not a good match for Ayre. 
How to protect my amp without changing the sound?
The only way to do this is to demo the power products in your own system. If you call The Cable Co, they'll send you demo units of anything you are interested in. 
Connecting the ground wire makes music less lively
You need to list your entire system. 
Recommendations for PC's for a Ayre CX-7e
I've tried a bunch of power cables with my Ayre gear and the stock cord really does sound the best. But if for some reason you need to get a PC, the 2 that worked best for me was the Richard Grey PC and ESP Essence. The good thing about them is th... 
wadia 521 vs MSB Analog DAC
I wouldn't do it. You'll loose the clock link. 
Bedini BA-801 schematic?
Try doing a google search and select the images filter. Sometimes people post images of user manuals. 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
"Man...this was in an article from the New Yorker (I think) about using laser/digital tech to see what old, unplayable wax cylinders contain because you can't use a needle on them as they will be destroyed, or they're already cracked to shit...all... 
Seems like the best "upgrade" for tube amps....
"12-16-14: JriggyAre you saying let em warm without playing any music helps your tubes sound better or???"All components need to be warmed up for best SQ, not just tubes. Also, it doesn't matter if you play music, or not. Just as long as the compo... 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
"I might be missing something here......."They are easy to drive. (For a powerful amp) 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
"BTW, which part of the record is more perfect, the beginning or the end? They are not the ame so cannot be equally perfect. IT's a fair question then. :^)"It depends on the record. Sometimes they put the good songs in the beginning, and sometimes... 
PC audio newbie looking for advice
"Although a CD-R unit can work, I will look carefully at the adc in it. I do find that high rez does sound better than 16/44."After reading that, I just remembered my CD burner. I forgot I had it. Its an Alesis Masterlink 9600. You can record and ... 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
"I hear the phrase "high current", how is that defined?"It depends on who you ask.