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| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? Got it. Thanks for clearing that up for me. | |
| Tube Pre-amp under $1000 Juicy Music Peach - used. It has a selectable Lo output impedance of 90 ohms (maybe it's 80 ohms) that's ideal for solid state amps.It's a tremendous sounding preamp for the money.They occasionally come up used for around $700. They're $1495 new, ... | |
| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? I've used an Atma-Spere MP-1 MK III and a Lamm L2 Reference (not fully tubed), and a Lamm LL2 Deluxe with solid state amps with excellent results. All of these preamps have low output impedances (below 200 ohms for the Lamms, and I believe 600 ohm... | |
| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? 12-02-08: CyclonicmanMatching the impedance as listed in some other posts is usually not a problem either.John Atkinson provides reasons in his Stereophile test measurements section for the potential impedance mismatches. Perhaps I have not presen... | |
| Solid state amp/Tube Preamp. Possible? You want to look at the highest output impedance measurement of a preamp, not just the nominal output impedance spec. Output impedances rise substantially, especially in the lower frequencies. Matching a preamp with a high output impedance in the ... | |
| Are Dust Covers a MUST I have a hinged dust cover. I leave it on all the time. Vinyl sounds excellent to me, so I leave it as is.Life's too short to worry about some of the stuff audiophiles obsess about. | |
| Grading Used Lps: What to look for? Dan_ed, the LPs I have that did not meet the seller's grading are either scuffed, scratched or groove-worn. They are not simply dirty.I do not believe you would be interested in them, but if you are, I would be happy to provide a list and sell the... | |
| Tube Pre Amp replacement for Manley Shrimp. I owned a Lamm LL2 Deluxe (now own a Lamm L2 Reference).I compared the Lamm LL2 Deluxe, and preferred it to:Modwright SWL9.0SEAudio Horizons TP2.1 (with all the upgrades)First Sound Presence Deluxe IIAtma-Sphere MP-1 MK IIISupratek Cortese | |
| wadia ipod dock-- anyone find faults? To be specific, iPod 30Gb hard drive based unit. | |
| Tube Pre Amp replacement for Manley Shrimp. If you're a fan of the Mullard sound, then providing the impedance match with the Bryston 4B is good (and it should be), then the Lamm LL2 Deluxe with NOS Mullard Blackburn tubes is awfully tough to beat, IMO. The preamp is a chameleon and lets th... | |
| Are Dust Covers a MUST In our inherently dusty home, a dust cover is a must. | |
| Lossless files contain errors The iPod I have had particular issues with is an iPod 30Gb (prior model to the iPod Classic, but utilizing the same drive technology, or so I believe).My experience has been that the iTunes import using error correction is pretty darned good, and ... | |
| Lossless files contain errors In the iTunes" Import Settings" menu, have you checked "Use error correction when reading CDs"?Also, when you playback the suspected erroneous files, do the same errors occur if you play the files several times? In other words, are you certain it'... | |
| which amp is the most transparent? Kudos to you!You knew what you wanted, and you carefully chose equipment to get you there with a fairly modest expenditure, and apparently with a pretty direct path to your goal.It makes me envious. :) | |
| Review: Allan Maher Power Enhancer AC filter Maybe the buyer(s) of your PE filters will contribute some comments here. That'd be interesting. |