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| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently all tube amps are being unfairly tainted as incapable of driving real world speakers. Onhwy61 (System | Threads | Answers)I don't pick up that generalization from this thread. The discussion here has been focused on Atma-Sphere OTL amps, because ... | |
| arguments against starting a vinyl collection? Sure i could buy a real basic unit but it might be stacking the deck against vinyl......if i would try, i would probably get a well regarded unit like vpi scoutmaster with sds....4k and then good phono preamp and then interconnect cable cartridge ... | |
| Technics 1210/RB-250 vs. stock arm + fluid damper That's an interesting option Cytocycle. My reference to the Artisan tonearm was intended to highlight the fact that a high end tonearm offered as an option by a high end table builder (Galibier) has a removable headshell very similar to (if not ex... | |
| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently 03-19-08: Springbok10I'm not arguing about any of your points, tvad, just reporting what Ralph said based on Ty's conversation and Ralph's knowledge of the speakers.Nor am I arguing any of your points. I just wanted to know where the Tyler minimum... | |
| arguments against starting a vinyl collection? I do think $7-8K is probably necessary to get comparable vinyl nirvana (table and preamp) to fairly compare with my digital bliss.MichaelKarmapolice (Reviews | Threads | Answers)Well, I disagree, but I'm fairly certain it'd be very difficult to mo... | |
| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently So that doesn't disqualify a 4 ohm speaker for mating with the MA-2, since the speaker's 91 db sensitivity will compensate somewhat. A speaker's impedance and sensitivity are two completely different things, and one does not compensate for the oth... | |
| arguments against starting a vinyl collection? Michael, my system is listed in the threads if you do a search. I'm too lazy to list it again here. It's pretty good, but the investment is a fraction of yours.I have a KAB Technics SL1210 MK II turntable with a Benz Micro Ace cartridge. My Atma-S... | |
| Technics 1210/RB-250 vs. stock arm + fluid damper I found it interesting that the Artisan Audio Capricio tonearm offered on Galibier turntables...very fine tables...has a removable headshell with azimuth adjustment ala the Sumiko headshell for the Technics. | |
| arguments against starting a vinyl collection? I agree with Tvad. In your own mind, you've already stacked the deck against LPs.Birdies (Answers)Yup.are you in los angeles? me too. what is in your system?MichaelKarmapolice (Reviews | Threads | Answers)If your system is Melisse, then mine is Wi... | |
| arguments against starting a vinyl collection? Yup...based on your list, you should stay away from LPs. PS, based on the rest of your system and size of your music collection, in my opinion #7 on your list is baloney.;) | |
| Technics 1210/RB-250 vs. stock arm + fluid damper I just asked a question. | |
| Pass Labs Amplifier Meter meaning? I received a reply from a knowledgeable source who chooses to remain anonymous:In the XA series, the meter measures bias. From a practicality standpoint when the meter begins moving, it's an indicator the amp has reached rated output. | |
| Pass Labs Amplifier Meter meaning? It would seem the meter is of no practical purpose to an end user other than to verify that the amplifier is in "operate" mode. | |
| Technics 1210/RB-250 vs. stock arm + fluid damper In theory, the Rega arm is better than the stock Technics arm. Davetherave (Answers)In what respect is it theoretically better, and according to whom? | |
| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently Can anybody tell me why there are such divided camps on the Definition?Springbok10 (Reviews | Threads | Answers)It's no different than any other speaker or component. Some people like the sound, and other people don't.Audition them in your home an... |