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| Why Purchase used tubes? I only like used tubes to play with. If used ones make a "difference" in my system, then I'll go buy NOS ones. However, some of the best dealers will computer match the used tubes. These will be virtually identical and should sound and wear that w... | |
| panel speaker help What amp are you using?Maggies have much different personalities with different amps. Try pushing these with a pair of 200 watt parasounds and they will sound amazingly different/better than many lower powered more pretentios amps. | |
| Video in for my LCD? I've had similar trouble with tv to my system. You really need to run the TV source to your pre-amp. TV tend to degrade the sound quality too much. | |
| Low volume bookshelf spkrs that go from 20 to 20k? Keep one other issue in mind: Your daughter's hearing is way better than the average middle aged male. What seems detailed in the high end to you will probably sound harsh to her? I would be careful on the electronics for that reason also.Finally,... | |
| Harsh cable audio solution? Johnj has a point about signal quality.However, having had dishnet for 10 years and now Directv, the sound quality is lame. It is compressed with a lack of dynamics. If you have an average tubed system, you won't be happy with satellite either. If... | |
| Two Subs Vs. One In defense of my statement, find us an engineer please. You may be "feeling" the bass when it is really loud or close. But, hearing it is another story. I'm not a bass heavy person. If you came to my house, you would be hard pressed to find my 15"... | |
| How do I select a new/used amp for a new system? When looking at speaker/amp combinations90db speakers at 1 watt will generate:93db @ 2 watts96db @ 4 watts99db @ 8102 @ 16105 @ 32108 @ 64111 @ 128112db is ultra THX110db is THXYou have to increase by 10db to get a perceived doubling of loudness. ... | |
| Two Subs Vs. One Remember, bass below 80hz is really non-directional. Why not try 1 sub and if you don't get enough "slam" then add a second. You may be amazed that in normal listening that you probably won't be able to tell if 1 sub is connected or two. | |
| Nautilus 802 vs. Revel Studio vs. Sophia 1 They are all nice but very different sounding. You really need to hear them side by side.Personally, I'd stay away from the Revels just because they take several hundred hours to break in! Wow are they harsh at the beginning. After 250 or so hours... | |
| Do these speakers exist? Why are you even looking at 90db with an SET? Also, most amps don't have 6ohm taps??? Very few will be 4ohms and above 90db. You can not expect any type of performance out of a 20 watt amp with 88db. Stay away from thiels. They are amazing speaker... | |
| Do I need seperate circuts for Audio and TV Since you've gone this far, YES you should have them on a seperate circuit.Subs tend to pick up hum, more than cause it. Line conditioners do wonders also. Don't rely on a whole house surge to protect your gear if you have installed one. | |
| 2.1 Speaker suggestions If you hide most of these speakers, they will sound lousy. You won't get any imaging or bass and the phantom center won't work very well. You need speakers designed for wall mount or bookshelf mount. These won't be nearly as affected by your tryin... | |
| Best speaker for small 12x14 room 50 WPC tube amp Gave up Cornwalls and Hereseys for Coincident Conquests. For monitors try the Truimph. | |
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| How Much Power is Enough? The difference between 30 watts and 60 watts is only 3db. You need a 10db increase to get a noticable difference.In my opinion, the pass XA60's will sound a lot more powerful than you think. They have much greater dynamic headroom than may amps 3 ... |