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| Why do amps sound different? Would an increase in sibilance at higher volume be a characteristic of clipping and odd order distortion in a solid state amplifier? | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Brian Wilson - "Smile"Star Wars SoundtrackMichael Jackson - "Thriller" | |
| VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? it still seems to me that there are dealers that are demonstrating equipment that certainly is not broken in.Ckoffend (Threads | Answers)Yes, probably so. | |
| Power Cable for Belles 150A Reference 03-20-08: EcruzTvad-I'm very surprised that I haven't heard more about this amp. It is amazing! All of the dynamics, slam, whatever of my Nuforce Ref 9 V2, but much more natural sounding. I compared the 150A Reference monos to NuForce Ref9SE V2, a... | |
| VAC Ren II, VAC Phi, or ARC Ref 3? This means that they were trying to sell rather expensive equipment based on auditions of "not ready for prime time" components based on the recommended break-in periods.Ckoffend (Threads | Answers)Or, perhaps they were trying to move new equipmen... | |
| New Product......Intelligent Box 03-20-08: RlwainwrightDr. Marja and Dr. Henk? Christ, they'll give a degree to *anyone* in Holland! I know when I see their names at the top of a review, it's time to strap on the hip waders, the bullshit will flow deep and freely.Absolutely my re... | |
| Power Cable for Belles 150A Reference Find something 9awg or 10awg. At the $200-$250 price point, I don't know that any two 9awg cords are going to sound appreciably different, but the large gauge will likely make a nice improvement on the amplifier versus the stock cord or a small 12... | |
| 400W amp under $2000 The Bel Canto Ref1000 (used) is an excellent suggestion. | |
| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently I can't recall if you mentioned the distance from the rear wall to your speakers, but if it's close then then Definitions might not be the best choice since their woofers are rear firing. Might be boomy. | |
| Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments? I contacted Synergistic Research twice asking for a dealer referral. I never received a reply. So, I contacted The Cable Company. They are the only SR dealer I am aware of. Are there others?Foster_9, who is your dealer? | |
| Looking for $20k system for Mahler No 6 03-18-08: Optarchieyou should try the clayton amps. How does one audition these? I've contacted the distributor, who referred me to a local dealer. Thus far neither has any amps to demo.I have also placed a wanted ad seeking an audition of M200 mo... | |
| New Product......Intelligent Box Oh brother...will it never end. | |
| 400W amp under $2000 Well, for ~$3000, you can buy two used Belles 150A Reference monoblocks...500wpc into 8 ohms, 1000 wpc into 4 ohms. | |
| Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments? 03-19-08: OzzyWell I talked to the Cable Company and Synergistic. Both said once the blue light goes out the active circuitry is done.What does "done" mean...the active circuitry does not function any longer?What's the street price of a T3 cord? | |
| Pass Labs Amplifier Meter meaning? Thanks for all the replies. |