sean
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| Why no index to indicate proper listening level? Sugarbrie brings up an interesting point about the preamp setting the level automatically. Only problem with this is his previous disclaimer. Due to different loading characteristics of the room, various speaker sensitivities, etc... the preamp wo... | |
| FM Tuners Using all capitals is extremely annoying. It also makes it harder to read and follow along. I know that you've been asked NOT do this in the past and we are asking again. Please refrain from using all capital letters when posting.The most sensitiv... | |
| sunfire sig 600,krell 300fpb,levinson 333,what do you think The guys that make Pipe Dreams told me that they considered the Sunfire Signature to be the most well balanced amplifier available at anywhere near the price. They considered the big Krell's slightly superior in bass "slam" ( which they are ) whil... | |
| Audio Desk CD Edge Trimmer I have one of these devices and find it to make the most difference on poorly recorded discs. Discs that are "muddy" or "murky" sounding are cleared up quite a bit. Vocals are also more discernable, small details seem to rise to the surface, some ... | |
| Test CD's Since there is no single disc that does everything, I was thinking about burning a disc composed of the specific songs that i like to judge the sonic attributes of components or systems by. By having several different types of music with very spec... | |
| Running a CD player directly into power amps, Croese, i'm assuming that your commentary pertaining to "bullshit" and "charlatans" was aimed at myself or possibly one other post previous to yours. While i can't respond for the other participants, I was simply trying to cover all the bases in a... | |
| What is the most efficient speaker? If you are looking for the MOST efficient, i think that you would have to go with a speaker based upon TAD drivers. TAD is the professional division of Pioneer Japan. They make some ULTRA efficient drivers. While there might be more efficient desi... | |
| Running a CD player directly into power amps, Yeah, i guess i should have commented that you will either need a variable output on the CD or input attenuators on the amp. Running line level out of the CD into most amps will either blow the speakers or the amp. So much for "assuming" : ) Sean> | |
| Running a CD player directly into power amps, I see no problem with doing such so long as the input impedance of the amp is at least equal to or higher than the output impedance of the CD player. In other words, the CD player might have a 50 ohm output. The input impedance of the amp should b... | |
| How often do you listen to live music? Back when i was young ... : )I used to see live performances sometimes 3 - 5 times a week. A lot of times, i'd end up working the sound board even though i showed up as a "civilian". Of course, this depended on who was playing, where it was at, et... | |
| Are Horn Speakers good or bad or simply a complete joke? Duke, i've never seen or heard the Avantgarde's. Given my past experience with listening and modifying horns, i have a REAL hard time believing that they could sound "good" to MY ears. I've read the reviews and customer raves, but that is just a L... | |
| What is your opinion regarding electrostatics? Please remember one thing guys ( and "gurls" ): I am basing my statements on personal experience and what i've been able to learn from other "reliable sources" over the years. As such, i have no first hand dealings with any of the Sound Labs or ot... | |
| Power Conditioner Decision Supa, thanks for the follow-up. My suggestion is to pick up a relatively inexpensive yet "trusted" PLC and see what it does for you. If you like the basic results, then go for something more expensive that may be even more beneficial. I see no sen... | |
| Roger Waters... With the raves that you guys are giving the vinyl version, i would be VERY tempted to pick one up. That is, if i thought the CD was "good" in the first place. Listenable at times, but nowhere near as good as his Floyd stuff. To each their own... S... | |
| best used transport 400-700 I ran a Delta with the Millennium II and thought it worked nicely. You might want to look for a Theta Pearl, G & D Transforms, Wadia, etc... They will cost more than the Delta but also perform better. Cosmetically, the Pearl would be a good ma... |