mapman
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| speakers for classical music Dynamics are the main limitations of Quads and Maggies for that matter when it comes to accurately reproducing large scale symphonic works.My current Ohm Walsh speakers are the best I've owned at that. | |
| Gallos how good are they? "The Gallos don't sound anything like the MBL's".No doubt.They also do not sound like the Ohms.The Gallo's are a unique design that addresses may of the same issues as the more "purist" omni designs, yet they have a distinctive sound.The low sound... | |
| Gallos how good are they? "The only issue with Omni's, dipoles or panels are the rear reflections which need to be sufficiently delayed in order not to be in danger of collapsing the soundstage/precise imaging"That is very true.Ohms solution to help address this with the O... | |
| Gallos how good are they? "The Mirage's soundfield dispersion is not a pure omnidirectional or cylindrical soundfield. It is based on 25 years of research into the dispersion patterns of instruments, the reflection patterns of rooms, and how the human ear perceives sound a... | |
| Need Help: Integrated 'Tube' Amplifier for Arros I'd love to hear the Classe integrated with Arros. Classe electronics have always struck me as very smooth and detailed if not particularly "warm".I think Musical Fidelity or perhaps even Krell might also work very well. | |
| Need an amp with a 'turbo' top end Yes, asuming the speaks are in good working order, you do need a decent quality "brute" of an amp due to inefficiency and difficult load, if you do not already have one.A high power Class D digital switching amp (250 or 500 W/ch into 8 ohm doublin... | |
| Need Help: Integrated 'Tube' Amplifier for Arros ANother Agoner on another thread recently picked up a Unison Unico, 80 w/ch tube/ss hybrid for a new pair of Arros and reports good results.A hybrid tube integrated like that is an interesting possibility. Or a tube pre combined with properly matc... | |
| Need Help: Integrated 'Tube' Amplifier for Arros My Ohms share the Arro characteristics of more difficult 4 ohm load and love of current/power. I like many tube systems when I hear them but they are not an easy fit for these kinds of speakers. Bass level and quality can suffer. Good SS gear is t... | |
| Should I upgrade from B&W CDM 7SEs to Quad 22L2s I've owned B&Ws and I've heard and like the Quad 22Ls and would personally prefer the QUADS, but that's just me.The Quads are nice but you should probably buy something you can audition first unless you pick up a pair used and can resell if no... | |
| Need Help: Integrated 'Tube' Amplifier for Arros Rogue is a good value recommendation.How about Prima Luna? | |
| Need an amp with a 'turbo' top end Are you sure it's an amp issue? Ohm Fs are an older design and can be subject to many issues these days. The published specs for F's on the Ohm website indicate that the top end extended "only" to 17000Khz, which is lower than most modern speakers... | |
| Gallos how good are they? Hi PEdrillo,I sought out and auditioned the Gallo Reference speaks when last shopping for speaks + liked them very much. Didn't have a chance to listen in great detail though.I did like Quad electrostats the same dealer had better, but these cost ... | |
| The best acoustic guitar recordings?? Was listening to Kenny Burrell "Guitar Forms" on Verve CD today.Fantastic performance + fantastic sound! Highly recommended! | |
| DAC as an upgrade The McCormack DAC 1 has caught my eye as a reasonable unit to try based on reviews and value.Anybody know what the difference is between a "McCormack DAC 1" and "DAC 1 Deluxe"? How is the "DAC 1" deluxe better or different from a basic "DAC 1"? | |
| What music do you want to play really loud? Radar Love...that's a good one! |