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| Has the internet been good for audio? No benefits to your audio journey as a result of the internet, Macrojack? I find that difficult to believe.Maybe your analogy refers to forest fires being beneficial to forests by clearing out dead wood and allowing for new growth? | |
| Joule 150A MKII versus Atma-sphere Preamps The MP-3 will be different. I'll put money on it. It'll be more neutral and less romantic than the Joule.Now, you may consider this as not being better than the Joule, and others would argue that the neutrality makes the MP-3 better. Who's to say ... | |
| Has the internet been good for audio? My system exists solely because of the internet, and I have discovered many, many new musical artists because of the internet.So, in my case as a consumer, the internet has been very good for audio. | |
| Joule 150A MKII versus Atma-sphere Preamps 04-26-08: PrysoSo balanced may measure lower noise, even in a home system, but is it audible? When I have experimented with gear that offered both balanced and single ended operation, I can say without hesitation that the balanced option was alway... | |
| is there a consensus on too short speaker cables? There is less demand for short speaker cables, and therefore resale is poor.However, many claim short-as-possible speaker cables sound best...so pick your poison. | |
| Great systems in butt-ugly rooms how many of us, were it not for the females/partners/significant politically correct other, would not be living in a dinky cottage with a 6 digit stereo, awesome listening room and a kitchen/bathroom from the 50's?Gumbydammit (Threads | Answers)Yo... | |
| Joule 150A MKII versus Atma-sphere Preamps I question how much difference you would hear running the Atma amp balanced versus unbalanced, although there would definitely be less noise, hum and hiss if you ran balanced. The tonality would not change appreciably, IMO.I run an Atma-Sphere MP-... | |
| Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp 04-25-08: JagdynamicsTvad, sorry you took this personal, I am only telling Sashav that the Lamm LL2 Deluxe can be a good choice and not to rule it out because of one negative thread. If you don't like what I have said, then take a hike and leave y... | |
| Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp 04-25-08: JagdynamicsI disagree with Tvad..............the Lamm LL2 Deluxe is one of the best preamp when using 1950's black sable mullard tubes and all the Vishay caps are replace with Vcaps TFTF/OIMP and Mundorf silver/gold caps. I did not say i... | |
| Is this when you have "arrived??" Apparently, when it comes to audio you know what you are doing, and you should...you're Gumbydammit! | |
| Is this when you have "arrived??" Maybe your guest has some personal/family issues.IMO, it's a leap to think his reaction is solely based on a stereo system, no matter how excellent it may be. | |
| Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp A used Atma-Sphere MP-3 is in the price range, and is differentially balanced.My MP-1 is very transparent, and I believe the MP-3 has a similar house sound.The Audio Horizons preamp is another possibility, and it's available with an in-home trial. | |
| Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp Sorry, I missed the price point.Lamm LL2 Deluxe is not balanced. It sounds great, but I wouldn't call it ultra transparent. | |
| Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp A couple of options:Atma-Sphere MP1ARC Ref 3 | |
| Power amp for Reference 3A speakers? There's a highly regarded Ars Sonum integrated amp for sale now.I have no relationship with the seller. |