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| High power amp for monitors? The Cobalt specs I read online indicate a minimum impedance of just over 3 ohms. That's a significant dip, which indicates they require amplification that delivers lots of current into those frequencies at which the impedance dip occurs, otherwise... | |
| High power amp for monitors? Examine the JM LAB Cobalt sensitivity and impedance curve. Also consider how loudly you listen and the size of your room. All these considerations factor in to the answer to your question. If the speakers are low sensitivity (below, say, 88db) and... | |
| Upgrade Source? I agree with Jax2's suggestions. I have owned a Modwright Sony 999ES, Exemplar Denon 3910 and APL Denon 3910. The Modwright is wonderfully musical and perhaps a tad romantic. The Exemplar is incisive, accurate and a labor of love. The APL Denon 39... | |
| Long speaker wire runs Look into Canare 4S11 from Markertek.com ($.69/foot) and MAS Signature Hybrid offered on Audiogon from Audioparts, Inc.I have used both. I loved the Canare 4S11, and I heard a definite improvement in the top end when I switched to the MAS Signatur... | |
| Cost effective mods for a Sony SCD-777ES Depending on budget, I'd research: Dodson 217D Mk II, Lavry DA-10, Bel Canto DAC1, Monarchy M24, MHDT Lab Paradisea, and Benchmark DAC1.All highly regarded. A variety of flavors and prices. | |
| need new rack with isolation in mind 12-26-06: Listener57If you place three herbiesaudiolab.com Big Fat Black Dots, or Tenderfeet, beneath each component (or, four for certain undersurface configurations) then for very little effort and money you can enjoy a significant upgrade. They... | |
| Who makes custom sized BB & granite slabs? A local stone supplier is your best resource for slabs of granite/marble. Extra/scrap pieces can often be purchased inexpensively. Shipping of fabricated stone is prohibitively expensive. | |
| need new rack with isolation in mind I like my Salamander Synergy with Neuance shelves. I can't think of another cabinet system that offers as much choice and flexibility in an attractive decor-friendly design. | |
| HELP Digital bad, vinyl good??? 12-26-06: SwampwalkerOK, boys and girls. The answer you've been waiting for....My BAM was unplugged.Doh! :)Thanks for the update. Glad it worked out. | |
| Why Tube Pre-SS amp over SS Pre- Tube amp? Having owned both SS and tubed amps, and SS and tubed preamps, I believe the largest change in sound comes from the amplifier. If one wants the sonic signature of tubes, i.e. extended grain-free highs, holographic image and magical midrange, I'd s... | |
| dedicated 70's rock system Hard to beat the classic Pioneer SX-1980 receiver c.1978 ... | |
| Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ? When it comes to listening notes...even comparing the Audio Aero players side-by-side to EMM Labs gear, there are no facts, only opinions. The only facts are those obtained through test measurements, and no one here bench tests gear to my knowledg... | |
| Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ? Plato, what tubes are you using in the Monarch M24? | |
| Cost effective mods for a Sony SCD-777ES SOTA has many different flavors these days as a quick listen to the variety of SOTA digital players will reveal. Using an external DAC is the easiest way to experiment with different flavors.However, replacing the clock and upgrading the power sup... | |
| HELP Digital bad, vinyl good??? Yours is an interesting puzzle. Keep us posted. |