lissnr
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| Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.? Another Svedka fan here...Gray Goose if I'm really treating myself. Straight, out of the freezer...sipping or doing shots... | |
| Apogee stage with VTL MB250 sig The 250 sigs should be good. I ran my Mini Grands full range with the VTL MB-125s in tetrode (w/out the subs) and they were fine but couldn't handle them in triode (60WPC = N/G). You can always run a fast sub like a Rel through an external crossov... | |
| Reliability issues with VTL amps/pre-amps Until recently I've been a VTL MB-125 owner with tremendous satisfaction. It uses EL-34's (4 per mono bloc)and I've used both JJ's and Electro Harmonics with no troubles at all. I used them for over 6 years and averaged about 30-50 hours a week. N... | |
| Double width studs for isolation? Jea48, I just checked out the QuietRock 510, which is $$$ less than the 525 (it's 1/2") and looks very good too. It's said to be 4-6 times better than double drywall and only a couple of STC's less than the 525. 1/2" won't be to "fire code" though... | |
| Double width studs for isolation? Lots of advice, thank you all. I'll probably stick to my original plan although that quietrock does look very intriguing..-I might add a layer or 2 of the heavy gauge tar paper to the inside edge of the studs to add a little cushioning/isolation b... | |
| Best tube amp $2000-2500? Try the Rogue 120 or 150 monoblocs. They'll both switch to 1/2 power in triode mode which gives you a whole new dimension to experiment with based on the types of music you're listening to. My personal favorite is the VTL MB-125 which ARE EL-34 ba... | |
| Dedicated power One more thing to keep in mind is something I've picked up on this forum as I too am installing dedicated lines (Thanks again Gs5556). The #/2 or #/3 represents how many hot leads are in the wire. A 12/2 for example in a standard Romex includes an... | |
| Harmonic Tech Pro AC-11 vs Acoustic Zen Tsunami I'm generally a HT fan (I/C's & Spkr cables) but after several attempts with theit AC-11 power cord it never synergized with any part of my audio chain, YMMV. I'm not familiar with AZ's Tsunami (although I just purchased a Matrix Ref 2 I/C I'm... | |
| Harmonic Technology VS Acoustic Zen cables Quick update: After a few hours listening with the AZ's into the Mid/Tweeter amp I wasn't convinced it was the right place for it. For some reason it moved the stage back a bit more and warmed things up a bit but it didn't quite gel with the rest ... | |
| Harmonic Technology VS Acoustic Zen cables I've been using HT exclusively for about 7 years now...Pro-Silway Mk2's from Dac to pre and pre to amp(s) along with the Pro-9 bi-wire speaker cables...I even have the HT silver wire exclusively inside my Sonic Frontiers Line 3(pre-amp)...I've bee... | |
| How to disperse avail. amperage? Whew!! I feel much better.... 50' shouldn't be a problem w/ the 4G. Thank you! Should I still minimize the use of A/C while listening I guess? I looked up those Lutron dimmers... they look great. They'll all be on a separate dedicated 15A line so ... | |
| How to disperse avail. amperage? Uh oh? The term "Voltage drop" can send shivers down my spine...Assuming this 4G wire couldn't possibly be returned, as it's already cut, it sounds like I can do at least 2 things to minimize the voltage drop: 1) "Pre-cool" the room w/ the A/C bef... | |
| How to disperse avail. amperage? Hi guys, Just an update. So far my electrician has scheduled me for the middle of next week. I made some purchases today after listening to more advice from everyone and my electrician as well. GS5556: as per your rec, and my electricians (you bot... | |
| upgrade from Sonic Frontiers Line 1 to 3 SE+ ? Yes, I've had a Line 3 SE for many years, it's phenomenal and IMHO a bargain for what it delivers. It does most everything extremely well: accuracy, soundstage, frequency extremes including a lucid midrange... it's also neutral almost to a fault s... | |
| How to disperse avail. amperage? Jea48 You have been a guiding beacon in all this. Due to the absurd costs of running 110' of wire through the soffit/underground route I have decided to bite the bullet and attempt the direct route under/beside the trees and under the patio... it'... |