elizabeth
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| Tubes vs Solid State Going to a tube preamp is nothing big deal.But going to a BIG tube amplifier IS a BIG DEAL.I would love to have a pair of ARC REF600s to run my speakers..But the power tubes are a big drawback.If you are buying used, then you may have an issue wit... | |
| The stupidest power cable question ever Agree the 'usual 14 gauge 'thin' wires are fine for amps and stuff.Most of the audiophile powercords are way overkill when it comes to wire gauges.And trying the big ones on sources works too.I have some 7 gauge on my preamps.(However some really ... | |
| Info on jbl paragon Google is your friend.IF the components inside it are original, they are worth some money.The cabinet is only worth what it takes to restore.It is a 'classic' but first you have to have a buyer... One willing to pay through the nose for a bit of h... | |
| How long daes it take your gear to warm up? Currently i leave my electronics on 24/7/365.When i did turn it off, with both the prior equipment, and my current stuff, it would take at least several hours for it to sound better.Then if it was left on a full day, it sounded even better than if... | |
| Fake Audioquest cables? Then you probably have a grey market cable. They are actually the same as 'real' AudioQuest cables, except they are not imported by the company. they find thier way here via grey market means.The only problems are no warranty, and they may be seco... | |
| Fake Audioquest cables? The Audioquest cables are produced in China anyway. so grey market is the most likely, but plenty of cables are counterfeited.The whole issue is buyer be wary.I just do not buy cables from private sellers anymore at all.If cables had just a reason... | |
| Why do planars have poor bass extension? The 20.7 (and the prior 20.1) has a magnet structure on both front and back of the diaphram to improve bass performance and slam. (lesser models have the structure on only one surface)The main reason for lesser bass performance is the fact it is a... | |
| Stereo sub out to mono, is it safe? Generally the idea of one sub would be to use the right output only.The owners manual would be the definitive place to check.However it is never a good idea to sum outputs.You can split them usually without any problem. But not add them together.S... | |
| Thrift Store Vinyl Finds Years ago I would go look at the Lps in local thrifts.No longer.The entire economy has faultered, and the thrifts no longer have the sort of 'goodies' they once did.So I just am no longer willing to dig through a mountain of "Firestone Christmas" ... | |
| Best cable elevators for pc and speaker cables? Toilet paper inner cardboard tube. Upgrade is paper towel inner carboard tube.Cut, paint.No problem.If you have to spend money to impress your friends.. Plenty of ways to do so. | |
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| Speakers with no rear wall, better or worse sound? Mainly a lessening in Bass response is the result.If you try it and LIKE the sound, why worry.Audiophiles in other states (and countries) are not going to be snickering behind your back over it... | |
| Impedance in headphones vs. speakers - confused great post Bombaywalla. Even i uderstood it. | |
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| Amp is plugged to the wall, why use a conditioner? The two main reasons folks give not to plug an amp into the conditioner are:The conditioner limits dynamics, and punch of an amp The conditioner creates a gain in clarity, at the expense of mid to low bass.These in the minds of folks who say do no... |