rrog
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| What happens to an amp below 2 ohms? For some speakers there is no appropriate amp. As Ralph mentioned previously regarding the effects of low impedance speakers. "No matter what kind of amplifier you have, if sound quality is your goal, it will be at a disadvantage driving a load li... | |
| Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea? Kira, Pictures mean very little when the seller is taking pictures of only the good side. As far as listening I think you can only audition a speaker properly in your system and in your room. To me that is half the fun. Speakers can sound many dif... | |
| Buying used or sight unseen speakers a bad idea? I agree buying used is always a risk and yes, the sound can be degraded if the speakers are abused. I like to ask the seller if they are the original owner, if the speakers have ever been repaired and what amplifier was used with the subject speak... | |
| What happens to an amp below 2 ohms? It depends on the amp. What is the particular amp you have been reading about? | |
| Digital Source Comparison - An audible difference? Ckoffend, Since when are Ayre, ARC and especially Rotel considered "boutique" companies. Ayre, for example, has an extensive dealer network not to mention distribution in nearly 50 other countries. It is not likely you would get more for your mone... | |
| Digital Source Comparison - An audible difference? Yes, you will hear a difference. A good portion of the difference you hear between the two players has a lot to do with the transport. As you use the players as a transport you will notice the sound will take on the character of the transport bein... | |
| 500C repair and upkeep Dave,Thank you, I will look him up.Regards,Ron | |
| Favorite California Audio Labs Aria and Tempest. I loved those players. There is nothing like tubes to keep you involved in the music. | |
| 500C repair and upkeep How do I get in touch with Paul? I have a Fisher integrated amp and tuner I would like to have restored. I tried Al Pugliese (The Fisher Doctor) several times, but I could not get a return phone call. | |
| Cary sli-80 power cord Cary Audio did in fact select a power cord, as do all manufacturers, when they designed your amplifier. | |
| How do you know when to replace a tube? See if you get the same results with a different source like a CD player. If the same thing happens with CD's then it may be tubes. Tubes can change with temperature and not always for the better. However, when you own tube equipment it is always ... | |
| My audiophile take on the symphony last night. Bizango1, I hate to burst your bubble, but Frogman couldn't have said it better. Hi-Fidelity means being faithful to the original performance. | |
| Why has audio become so specilized over the years? It is as specialized and complicated as you want to make it. As for me, I keep it simple. Less is more. | |
| Apogee Scintillas and how to change from 4 to 1 oh Call Richard Murry at True Sound Works Inc. 775-267-4244.I spoke with him recently and he was very helpful. | |
| Buying Tubes Again; Maddening Sounds_real_audio, Can you please explain how a tube is properly respected by a designer? |