stehno
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| 250 watts: why so much power? More power hopefully mean a more authoritative and controlled sound with more of a relaxed ease in the musical presentation with greater and more life-like dynamic swings. By relaxed ease, you do not feel that the amplifier is pushing it's limits ... | |
| What makes more sense? With lot's of homework and perhaps some trial and error, you may not have to worry too much whether it's tubed or solid state.Hopefully the goal is that the resulting sonics will sound like neither.Some tube equipment can sound like solid state an... | |
| Expectations in upgrading the power amp or preamp Ultimately, it all depends on what you purchase and the synergy between the components when you get them home.I would concentrate first and foremost on the amplifier. Because, IMO, by far, the amplifier is the most underestimated and overlooked co... | |
| How to dim LED light? Purchase a small colored roll of thin tape. Cut a tiny square or circle big enough to cover most/all of the light. If you have a blue LED, you get an interesting purple color if you use a red tape. If you only cover the center portion of the LED, ... | |
| What preamp for my Shahinians? Of course, it depends on what you are seeking, but based on what you said about the Hovland, have you considered the Placette Active line stage? I believe there's a used one still for sale on agon for $3500 or new at $5000. The detail, dynamics, t... | |
| grainy sounding high end system I know somebody's gonna' shoot me just for saying this. But I'll bet dollars to doughnuts(whatever that means), more than any other component or combination thereof, it's probably your amp first and foremost. My list of potential culprits include ... | |
| Attn: McCormack DNA 0.5 owners Do you have a 0.5 with a revision c, b, or a? I was just talking with somebody about this. It appears that this sometimes frightening thump has to do with wether or not your particular model has (I believe them to be) input relays.If you have a Re... | |
| Rear wall effect on sound stage location? Don't overlook your individual cabling, components, and speakers and the synergy thereof.If your speakers are properly positioned and the room acoustics are adequate, yet your friends all have a slightly more 'forward' presentation for say female ... | |
| Opinions Bat VK500, Mccormack DNA 2, Levinson amps Among the 4 or 5 amps I've owned in recent years, my most recent included the BAT VK-500 w/BATPACK, then the SimAudio Moon W-5, and then the McCormack DNA-2 LAE (Limited Anniversary Edition).The VK-500 had a powerful and contolling lower bass regi... | |
| Revel vs. Aerial vs. B&W Progolf, that's it? How about a little more detail? And if you have any experience with the 10T's, how would you compare the 10T to the 20T? And what components are you driving?Thanks, | |
| Where tube amp service tech in Kansas City, Mo.? You might also try SoundFX down near the plaza since they sell Audio Research. 816.753.7799. | |
| odyssey amp's how do they compare to others Well said, Jallen. 18 months ago, I ordered a pair of Stratos monoblocks, then cancelled because I found the one amp that I thought was better. I've never listened to the Stratos but I've known people who have owned them and I've only heard very p... | |
| I Need to Mount Amps ON WALL+++ I'd start with a stud finder and the book "Dare to Discipline". If the book doesn't work, hit 'em with the stud finder. | |
| odyssey amp's how do they compare to others Mfb33. Did you have too much chile last night? | |
| Mosfets: The way to go for SS amplification? My understanding is that generally MOSFETs have a tendency to have sweeter, warmer, even darker characteristics than other transistors. The potential downside of MOSFETs is that they can be attributed to a slightly more polite or recessed midrange... |