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| How do autotransformers affect sound? Onemug and Atmasphere are right on. The impedance is indeed low (2.1 Ohms for the latest generation) and is constant thanks to the autotransformer. This allows the transistors to remain in the most linear part of the operation region so that disto... | |
| white noise from tweeters Some amps are like that. Nothing is perfect so there will always be some noise from any amp - unless the speakers aren't sensitive enough to reproduce it. But hearing it from 12" is kind of loud. I have a tube amp on my speakers and can't hear the... | |
| How would the Usher BE10 sound with Mac Should be awesome!Arthur | |
| CD Player into amp? Everytime I've tried running a CDP direct, I lost macrodynamics. This loss was greater than any of the advantages put together.Arthur | |
| Help decide-best integ for VR-1s?? All of those are great integrateds. I have heard the VR1s several times but not with any of those amps. I would recommend the Classe or the Creek. The Classe has a bigger, more comfortable sound. The Creek is all business but with a fun attitude. ... | |
| Opinions on the Mcintosh C500T? Hi PierreSounds like the 500T is a winner. Are your comments relative to the C46 you had before? Or did you have a different preamp before your 500T? Just trying to figure out what your reference point is. ThanksArthur | |
| tube friendly speaker rec I heard the 22L only briefly and it wasn't in my system. I didn't like their highs. I thought they had a "acidic" coloration. Not sure how else to say it other than they weren't smooth, nor clear. And I thought the bass was trying too hard to soun... | |
| New Discussion Forum Format Good or Confusing? I don't like it - at least for now. Too busy.Arthur | |
| tube friendly speaker rec I had some Triangle Comete ES and absolutely loved them. I sold them to a friend and each time I visit him, I am shocked at how good they sound for $500. Very tube friendly in many ways. They aren't bright at all if your electronics are of good qu... | |
| McIntosh 252 or 275 for my B&W 804s? What your dealer has in mind is that paralleling them makes each produce twice the power but this is incorrect. It is the two 'together' that makes twice the power.A single MC275 produces 75W x 2 channels = 150W total. A 275 wired in mono will pro... | |
| McIntosh 252 or 275 for my B&W 804s? With a room that large, you really need more bass IMO. Bass is not to be underestimated in the overall scheme because it does much more for soundstaging and resolution than you might think. It is the foundation on which all else is built - and you... | |
| McIntosh 252 or 275 for my B&W 804s? I know all those McIntoshes very well and used to own a pair of 804s myself. McIntosh is about the best choice for B&W IMO. Your ears heard right! I used my 804s with a MC7200 and C42.Between a 252 or a 275, the choice should be made based on ... | |
| Amplification for Totem Forests The Totem Amber. Incredible and rare integrated that is made to match the Forests. They sound wonderful together. I happen to know a guy who is selling one. Let me know if you would be interested.Otherwise, Classe amps compliment Forests very well... | |
| Amp that has continuously variable bias? What you are talking about is called "sliding bias." Some of the Krells do this (the ones with names that end in an "S") although I don't think the new ones do. YBA also uses this scheme and a few others that I can't think of right now. It is a go... | |
| Bookshelves for McIntosh ma6300 Integrated? I have been very impressed with the MA6300. Both times I heard it, I thought it sounded incredible for the money. I would recommend B&W 805S if you like a tight, fast, detailed sound.If you prefer a big, rich, powerful sound, then look at some... |