eldartford
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| 2+2+2 Multichannel Unsound...Although a discrete center channel signal is best a logic-assisted matrix center channel can be darned good. Getting four channels out of two was too much to expect, but three out of two is quite reasonable. My surround sound processor h... | |
| Dynaco ST-70 and Magneplanar 1.6QR Andersd...Volume means voltage gain (not really power) so it's possible that your preamp is just not driving the power amp with enough signal. One thing that you could try would be to connect your 4 ohm speakers to the 8 ohm outputs of the power a... | |
| CDP volume, what's best, analogue or digital? Tireguy...I say again: how, in detail, is volume control mechanized "in the digital domain". The only way I can think of would be to multiply of each 16 bit audio data value by the selected gain (attenuation factor) prior to D/A conversion. That w... | |
| CDP volume, what's best, analogue or digital? You need to define exactly what is meant by a "digital" volume control. Various mechanizations of volume control are possible where the volume level is digitally selected, but the signal processing remains purely analog. | |
| Speaker cable -no shorter than 8FT? T or F For best results speaker cables should be measured in meters, not feet. | |
| Dynaco ST-70 and Magneplanar 1.6QR By the way, when you get your new amp I'll take the Dynaco off your hands!Seriously, the Dynaco is a nice piece, but just doesn't have the muscle needed for the Maggies. However, before you dispose of it, you might try biamping the MG 1.6. The Dyn... | |
| How does the Rotel RSP-1066 sound? I have the Rotel 1066, and I like it. For 2-channel and for discrete multichannel inputs most of the circuitry is bypassed, so what you hear depends on your other equipment.The ergonomics are excellent, IMHO.Local dealer support might be the decid... | |
| Dynaco ST-70 and Magneplanar 1.6QR I am sure that the various audiophile 100 to 150 watt amps mentioned above may improve performance in subtle ways. However, for the same, or less money, you can have 350 watts of Adcom amp. The difference will not be subtle. | |
| 2+2+2 Multichannel It seems to me that above the fronts would likely be the best place for "height" channels. However, I am all bent out of shape about loosing the center channel, which I have always considered most important, even for stereo, where it is easily der... | |
| 2+2+2 Multichannel Flex...Thankyou...I have enough amps and small but decent speakers to try this out. Alas, my room does not have a high ceiling. Someday I will build a large room with cathedral ceiling where my Magneplanar speakers can be suspended well off the fl... | |
| 2+2+2 Multichannel Kr4...Couldn't find a website. Help! | |
| TT drive belt comparison Dougdeacon...In my time I did my share of fiddling with belts and strings, not to mention little rubber idler wheels(which preceeded belts). I guess it's your turn. Enjoy!With regard to motor power, the weight of the platter has minimal impact on ... | |
| Rediscovering the Joy of Digital? Zaikesman..True about the cassette tape, but it's only because the cassette tape speed is so slow, and the recording quality so undemanding (because of Dolby processing) that the format was able to gain some acceptance. In the pre-CD age, convenie... | |
| Dynaco ST-70 and Magneplanar 1.6QR My MG 1.6 sound much better with a 350 watt Adcom amp than with a 100 watt Adcom amp having similar specs except for power. The message is clear...get more watts. | |
| TT drive belt comparison To quote Teres "With a precision DC motor cogging and vibration are almost non-existent so rigid coupling of the motor and platter tends to deliver the best results". Sounds like a case for direct drive. |