dr_joe
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| Preference for large drivers? The top-of-the-line, full-range models of most companies still use large drivers (10-12-15 inches). The main playback monitors of any well-funded recording studio--those used to judge the quality of a recording once it's finished--always use large... | |
| best MM cartridge... I certainly second the motion on the Reson Reca; I'd also add the Ortofon Super OM40 (and if the newer Ortofon 2M Black is better than the OM40, long their top MM cartridge, it will be excellent indeed).I myself use the Reson Reca with a Rega RB-2... | |
| Any DAC/CD direct with power amp success stories? I have used a Benchmark DAC1 and a Lavry Black DA10 direct to a pair of Meitner MTR-101+ monoblocks via 1-metre single-ended interconnects (Canare StarQuad, Mogami 2534, DH Labs SilverSonic, Cardas Golden Cross)--XLR-to-RCA in the case of the Lavr... | |
| Recommend a forward speaker Iconic 704-8A/GPA 604-8H-II in Stonehenge V cabinet or as implemented by Serious Stereo. | |
| single versus multiple driver? Multi-driver configurations can cover the frequency spectrum better, but have problems with phase coherence, time-delay, spatial irregularities. Various technical solutions mitigate these, but cannot eliminate them.Single-drivers have their own ad... | |
| Why are hi-end active monitors not more popular? Other things being equal, active speakers do have advantages. If designed properly, the amplifiers are optimized for the speakers and active crossovers have various advantages over passive crossovers: in particular better control over the woofer a... | |
| most accurate loudspeakers.... The first and last speaker to fool me I was listening to a live performance was a tri-amped pair of Tannoy 215 DMT II that were being used as the main playback (not mixing) monitors in a recording studio. No other system, in any room, has come clo... | |
| EFFICIENCY Other things being equal--which they usually aren't--I'd certainly go for the more efficient speaker. The more efficient, the less power you need and the better potential to accurately reproduce dynamic contrasts. The less power you need, the less... | |
| Tannoy Speakers I have owned and enjoyed Tannoy Dual Concentrics since the 1970s.I currently own three pairs from the Tannoy Professional line, none of them, unfortunately, current models: the System 15 DMT II, the System 10 DMT II and the (rather rare) active mo... | |
| Cartridge choice? Ortofon or Goldring Definitely go for the stylus upgrade: even better, upgrade to the 40 stylus.I've got a Reson Reca, which is a modded Goldring 1042 (considerably better and more expensive than the 1012GX) and my Otofon Super OM40 is the one I play the most. (the R... | |
| New Patricia Barber cd "Mythology" Ordered, and am eagerly awaiting, a copy from Barber's website. | |
| Amp for Tannoy DMT 15 II There are two ways to go:1. 100 or more wpc high-current solid state (Meitner MTR-101, Quad 909, OMC 500 or 800, any quality amp that doubles its output from 8 to 4 ohms)2. 2A3 or 300B tube ampEach approach has its promoters and critics.A good rec... | |
| long interconnects - earthly price? Definitely go for microphone cable. Balanced is better for 16 feet but not essential. The professional recording standard is Mogami 2534, though many studios use less expensive Belden and Canare. Even so, the Mogami is less than a buck a foot reta... | |
| Pioneer CD & DVD as Transports Just thought I'd mention that Esoteric does not use Pioneer transport mechanisms. Esoteric is the high end marque of TEAC and TEAC makes its own: the famous VRDS in a diverse array of models; these are then used by ultra-high-end marques like Wadi... | |
| A decent preamp for Altec 604 speakers I use the Altec 604-8K, much the same as the -8G but with the Tangerine phase plug, revised crossovers and Manta Ray horn. In my main system, I use the Tannoy System 15 DMT II, not quite as sensitive as the Altec, but still over 95 dBI use a Meitn... |