herman
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| Matching amp and preamp imput output impedance? The general rule is 10X or greater. That is not misinformation but it is a guideline, not a law. The lower the ratio the more voltage is dropped across the output impedance of the source and the max volume will be reduced. It can also affect the f... | |
| Very short speaker cable length recommended? I once had a setup using CJ monoblocks, Wilson Witts, and 4 feet of Kimber 8TC that sounded very good. I thought shorter had to be better and I would save some money so I tried a 6 inch run of various wires including some 8TC. The resolution incre... | |
| Custom Made Electronics, To Your Specifications This should keep you busy for a little while. My passion is SET amps so this biased in that direction.http://www.angela.com/https://secure.tubesandmore.com/http://bottlehead.com/http://www.diyhifisupply.com/http://www.diycable.com/main/default.php... | |
| Experience with the new Avantgarde Duo Omega Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted on your findings.So now to the definitive question. Do you think the $7,000 you spent on this upgrade brought you more than you could have gotten from spending the same amount upgrading another componen... | |
| Experience with the new Avantgarde Duo Omega ouch | |
| Experience with the new Avantgarde Duo Omega How much is "not inexpensive?" | |
| W and M Interconnects Bryan, since credentials seem to be so important may I be so bold as to inquire about yours? Since I know you will ask, I have been involved in electronics at the component level for almost 30 years after working on a wide variety of communication... | |
| speakers for VAC 30/30 amp I had a Renaissance MKIII. I recommend a high efficiency speaker like the Avantgarde Duo or a Lowther based speaker or equivalent. Thirty watts is really not a whole lot of power, and even though these speakers play loudly with much less, to my ea... | |
| speakers for VAC 30/30 amp I think you are going about it backwards. Since the speakers are the most colored component in any system first find a speaker you can live with and then find some electronics that complement it. I know the debate rages on but I've tried great spe... | |
| High Efficiency System- Noise Floor Reality Check? Chris has different electronics so you can't really compare. I agree with his advice to try various things to minimize the noise, but if you hear nothing at the listening position with these then you are in good shape. What matters is how it sound... | |
| W and M Interconnects Let us compare our positions.ME::::: I am not recommending a specific DAC. I am recommending that you explore the world of the USB DAC based on my positive experiences with it and the overwhelming support of it from many quarters. Take the time to... | |
| W and M Interconnects Tubby, most if not all of Bryan's points against USB DACs are completely unfounded. Even though they are not without pitfalls and take some careful research and effort to properly implement, hard drive based server systems are the wave of the futu... | |
| W and M Interconnects I don't search the forums. I only look at the "new today" section where every post comes up.Of course I've bought things without having heard them, Perhaps my analogies were not perfect but I've never recommended that others buy something unless I... | |
| W and M Interconnects Tubby, if you want to upgrade your front end look into a USB DAC. They offer great performance and since you already have a computer it can serve as your source. Check out these links and do a google on USB DAC. There is a ton of info out therehtt... | |
| W and M Interconnects Sorry I stepped on your toes but I don't think you get my point. I'm not angry, I don't have any desire to "prove you wrong." I believe you when you say they appear to be well constructed. I don't know it all, in fact I know nothing about these ca... |