timlub

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Affordable SS amp that has tube characteristics
TAD HIBACHI MONO BLOCKS... INEXPENSIVE AND VERY TUBE LIKE 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Petty, how about we come up with a deal, you buy me my downloads and I'll rip em for you for free. Everyone is happy!Finally, Problem solved 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
Petty......Really, what are you trying to convince all of us to do??? You know we are all happy in our computer worlds. Why can't you just listen to your umpteen formats happily and let us listen through our computers without feeling the need to b... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
As Petty Officer, I'd like to wish EVERYONE a Merry Christmas also, but I don't celebrate it for the Microsoft God, just the one.... you know Christ...masI wonder if he knows the Audio God? 
What amps do Electrical Engineers own...why?
Zmanastronomy...You made Lenny's post smelly? Scents... you couldn't have meant since....ok sense... unless you were talking about money, cents, no, I think it made more sense. 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
SUNANDMUSIC.... Why did you wake this guy up?Now the bible says the world is flat and Microsoft is the Audio God. 
A market for DIY speakers on AudioGon ?
I've been building for 34 years, no one trust diy designs, even with leap. I built professionally in the early 80's, I've had several audiophiles to my home that have asked to buy my speakers or for me to build for them.... AFTER, they heard mine.... 
audiophilleo 2
I commented on this tread back in July. I ended up buying an Audio-gd, DI-DSP... They made several changes since this thing has been reviewed last. The reviewed models include the old TE7022(adaptive) for USB conversion and a DSP3 processor(jitter... 
Amp, On A Budget?
Sumo Polaris, should find one for $250 
Choosing a Solid State Class A/B integrated amp
Agree with Ren, Coda is worth a try and they have a home trial program, return with full refund ( minus shipping ) 
Flat impedance curve?
Sorry Jwal, I realized that I did not directly answer your question, you will need to post your tubed amp here and a couple tubed amp guru's can chime in... the answer is some tubed amps can handle impedance variences better than others. 
Flat impedance curve?
When building speakers/crossovers, we can regulate the impedance down only, meaning we can stop big peaks, but we cannot stop big dips. The big deal is to have stable impedance around the crossover points so that they are accurate. Rises elsewhere... 
Can "Dark"Sounding Speakers Be "Brightened"UP???
just looked at this post if this has been answered...sorry. If the crossover has an Lpad, with any pad on the tweeter, yes, you can reduce the amount of tweeter pad without changing the crossovers function. If the crossover has no pad or if the pa... 
Are you still playing CDs after, comp based syst?
I sold my NAD BEE CD player and my moddified MHZS Tubed CD Player, Don't miss either one. 
What frequency do I crossover subs
If, you are not comfortable with your ears or you just want to be sure, the simplest way as onemug mentioned is to get an spl meter, you'll need to run seperate frequencies at 40, 50, 60, even 70 and see where each frequency peaks in your room. If...