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| Super Simple theory on speaker cables I meant slew rate, of course | |
| Super Simple theory on speaker cables @Erik Interesting, thanks for sharing.I’ll have to check my cables characteristics! Empirically, I find that slightly capacitive ICs seem to perform slightly better — by which I mean a better sense of clarity & air, i.e. clearer stronger upper... | |
| My sacrilegeous question to audiophiles out there regarding parametric equalizer. @tubelvr1To get back to your original question, it seems unlikely that an external analogue equalizer will enhance detail—if anything, it might actually reduce it, which is what happened to me when I tried it years ago.This is because you are intr... | |
| Full Range under $5k-ish A plethora of recommendations, as usual! Let me add another: ATC SCM 40. Should be around 4k; if not, go for a recent pair of used 40 or 50 in your price range. Stunning dynamics, imaging, and detail (not harsh). Need power, but you already have t... | |
| Full Range under $5k-ish the time has finally come to upgrade my speakers What things don't you like anymore? There are so many choices out there, I think we need pointers, otherwise, any recommendation will be irrelevant.Two points: 1) matching the sound of yr bipoles w... | |
| Quicksilver mono amp I would opt for the 8417, keeping in mind, however, that the tubes are hard to find NOS anymore so, whenever you do find them listed, grab them!The mids & upper mids are exquisite. | |
| Small drivers vs big drivers @quanghuy147To make the situation more complicated, some speakers have small drivers but there are many of them. Can many small drivers compensate for the size limitationYes, they can, but it's a whole different design ball-game! Generally, smalle... | |
| Esoteric S-03 @teeshot did you compare the s-03 to other amps with your speakers? Yes I did—my own, a Symphonic Line Kraft 250 class A. Don't get me wrong, the sound was excellent, it's just that my own amp happened to sound even better (albeit at a much higher... | |
| A DAC that can make digital sound analog? @brettmceeI have a two-box combo, received on loan and subsequently kept: devices come under the unlikely names of "3R Master-time" (reclocker / regenerator/reviver), & "Ayazi Mk-2" (DAC). They are made by a company I’d never heard of before c... | |
| A DAC that can make digital sound analog? @brettmcee I am certain digital can sound as good, if not better than, vinyl and tape. I agree with you, despite being a vinyl fan. My digital rig, for example (see above), sounds similar to my TT, consistently. On occasion it sounds better: for ... | |
| Opinions about upgrade It was not on my list but I see some ATC suggestions, could my hegel h160 drive these 85 db speakers? Easily, I reckon—as long as you stay with the smaller models (i.e., avoid the 50 onward) | |
| Vinyl vs high def audio i.e. 24bit / 96 or 192khz Certainly not Kantian '' imperatives'' in their Mexican form@nandric, what are you on about?? AFAIK, Immanuel never travelled to Mexico :) | |
| Vinyl vs high def audio i.e. 24bit / 96 or 192khz With the above said, what’s so great about Vinyl in your view? On a well set-up rig, the sound is full and natural sounding (i.e. there are no jarring frequency peaks & the phasing is good) and extended on both ends of the spectrum.But then, y... | |
| Opinions about upgrade If you like the proac sound but wish to improve soundstage & frequency response, ATC is an obvious contender, a 20, 40 or used 50. Generally, of the ones you mention, the bigger Spendors & Harbeths (30 etc) offer a more complete sound in a... | |
| What's been your turntable ownership over the years? My first TT was a Philips with integrated amp & detachable speakers1979 - Micro Seiki (huge—model??) had to sell1981 - Thorens 140 / SME 30091987 - Lin Sondek / Valhalla / / RB 300 then, Ittok1993 - Pink Triangle PT too / S 1001997 - >Simon... |