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| Seeking advice on how to improve my system You have to determine what sonic characteristics you want to change. Then we can give you some advice as what to change. Do you want more dynamics, resolution, soundstaging, deeper bass etc, etc | |
| best amp for Magnepan 3,7 I drive my 3.6's with ASL Hurricanes and they are magic. also VTL, Vac and Audio research should do the trick. Do not fall for the you need tons of power trap. It isn't so. I have driven my 3.6's with VTL ST-85 which are 85 watts per channel with ... | |
| Suggestions for speakers for my Cary 2a3se monos L used the Cary 2a3's for years with Lowther Medallions. Wonderful combination | |
| Biggest impact on you? Lowther Medallion speakersMagnapan 3.6r speakersShindo Auriges Preamp | |
| "Best" speakers new/used under $3,000? Maggie 1.7'sThe Hyperion's are very nice but my friend had problems with his and there is no support from Hyperion. They are basically out of business | |
| Dedicated circuit picking up noise Remember a dedicated line just guarantees no other loads on that circuit. But all circuits go back to the main panel and are ultimately tied together as are the grounds | |
| Good budget tube amp? VTL St-85's for 8 to $900There may be one on audiogon right nowVery nice tube amp | |
| Bass Response It has to do with standing waves in the room. You can effect this by moving the speakers or the listening position. Also take the traps out and then slowly add them until you have the sound you want | |
| Why do NOS Tubes sound better than new tubes? Lots of manufacturers back then A lot of competitionNow only a couple plants make tubes. No competition | |
| Is blending power tube brands recommended? Yes you can do this but you could wind up with the weaknesses of each rather than the strengths. Just try it and see how you like it | |
| Are you recording your vinyl? I use the Zoom H2 to make digital copies of my vinyl so I can play favorite vinyl on other systems I have in the house. Recently I had a friend over and played for him a recent digital copy of an lp. I did not tell him what he was listening to. Ab... | |
| Harmonic Technology Truth Link RCA I have had that happen. If you buy a cable and don't realise it has locking type connectors you can go crazy trying to install them if they are locked down. How do you like the cables? | |
| solid state vs tubes--with a twist I don't care for ss amps but the best I have heard are Odyssey Kartego and Stratos amps and Nelson Pass class A ampsAlan | |
| Do you understand your amplifier? Yes!! I understand how my amplifier worksBy the way an amp has no sound until it is connected to a speaker and source equipment.Therefore an amp can sound different depending on the speaker mainly and the source equipment | |
| Can all headphones handle HIGH Volume levels? You are at risk at damaging your hearing. Be careful |