celtic66
Responses from celtic66
| Speaker wiring question I’m wondering why anyone uses jumpers in most cases. Oft the wire can be threaded through the LF post to the HF post and screwed down accomplishing the same function as the dreaded brackets supplied. Same wire type, problem solved. | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? Merlin Black Magic monitors. Just plain musical. Great detail, reasonable dynamics, terrific imaging. Sweet vocals. Simply involving.Now, ATC SCM 40 A active floor standers. Slamming dynamics, coherent drivers....there are simply no holes in ... | |
| Amp for LS50 Cannot say I relate to this speaker. That said, I liked what Rhing had to say about tube amplification. I found the speaker to be a bit sterile and the tubes will improve that and make it more involving. My recommendation would be an older VTL ... | |
| HELP!!! I need a “GOOD-CHEAP” preamp solution??? Sugden Headmaster is a headphone amp/preamp with three inputs. It is shocking good and found used for between $500-700. Class A design with a great tube like sound. And fast. I mean really quick. The attack of instruments and vocals is immedi... | |
| Does my amp have enough juice to power my speakers? Well, that was fun. Kind of all over the map. I'm confused. So you are running these speakers with the Line Magnetics. And they sound heavenly, except when they don't.How about the room dynamics? Is the room over damped? Line Magnetics makes... | |
| Integrated under $1000 Second the Anthem 225. Rogue Sphinx if you are not tube adverse would have enough to push them. | |
| Opinions about upgrade Spitzer45I was referring only to the active ATCs, not the passive. The 85db becomes moot. | |
| Upgrading path from Merlin VSM black magic Happily ran Merlin Black Magic monitors for years with JL subwoofer and lots of Manley gear with proper cabling, Quadraspire stands and massed speaker stands. Everything I could do and finally went active for the dynamics I sought. I'm there now... | |
| Opinions about upgrade Really good suggestions. I’m launching in a completely different direction. Your Hegel shows Fixed/Variable Out. ATC speakers were suggested. Consider the ATC active for that much money. Smarter people than me weighed in on my review of the A... | |
| Where to hear ATC speakers Lots of good discussion. You might read the great responses recently regarding my recent purchase and experience with the ATC SCM 40 active floor standers. I believe it covers the subject matter well.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review... | |
| Review ATC SCM 40 A floorstanders.....finally mktmkt,I've no idea. Perhaps someone else knows and can contribute. | |
| Review ATC SCM 40 A floorstanders.....finally I've never listened to either the SCM 150 or 50, but am aware of their physical size. I can physically move my ATC 40s upstairs and set them up. Doubtful with the other two. The price of pursuing perfection.....back problems. | |
| Review ATC SCM 40 A floorstanders.....finally tomic601,Thanks for the HRS damper suggestion. Will follow up. I have a Pardo PSU and it made a terrific difference. Then somebody on A'gon had a different PSU and claimed it smoked the Pardo he also used. Bought it used from him and he was d... | |
| Review ATC SCM 40 A floorstanders.....finally Mktmkt,I did not have the opportunity to listen first. I researched exhaustively before ordering and the wait was 4 months. I also allowed the dealer to keep them for another 2 as a courtesy to demo to others, so 6 months before taking them.The ... | |
| Review ATC SCM 40 A floorstanders.....finally Correction: Patrick Cullen PCs. Sorry for that. |