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| Why monoblocks? Digital vs. analog.Aftermarket power cords vs. stock.Now, we have stereo vs. monoblocks. Oh, the joy... | |
| Why monoblocks? Monoblocks with long interconnects and short speaker cables versus stereo amp with short interconnects and long speaker cables resulted in more micro detail, lower noise floor, more expansive image, and generally more realistic presentation.My mon... | |
| Why monoblocks? Mono amps allow for short speaker cables and long interconnects in installations where the front-end electronics are located a distance away from the speakers. | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp BTW, the Vandy 3A Sigs have a fairly flat impedance curve, which would allow the use of tube amplification if that's of interest to you.In your $3000 price range, look at used Rogue M-150 or M-180 monoblocks: 150wpc (although at 87dB, the 3A Sig m... | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp 03-04-10: ActusreusI called C-J and the Classic's output impedance is 200 Ohms. If, as general rule, the amp's input impedance should be at least 10 times the output impedance of the preamp...IMO, that 10x rule of thumb is an oft repeated fallacy.... | |
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| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp CJ doesn't list the output impedance specification of the Classic preamp, so matching with an amplifier becomes more complicated. You should call CJ to get an answer to this important question.You might be best off with a CJ amp to avoid the match... | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp Unsound really offered the most sound advice. The OP seems to be headed toward a wholesale system change over the next year or so.Decide on speakers first. Then the appropriate amp. Then the preamp.Choosing a preamp first before speakers or amplif... | |
| Bi-wire Silverline Prelude II: Is it worth it?? Remove the Silverline jumper bars and replace them with jumpers of the same make and model as the speaker cabling you choose.Obviously, if you bi-wire, the jumpers are removed entirely. | |
| Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp FWIW, Steve McCormack owns Vandersteen 3A Signature loudspeakers. They are what he uses in his reference system to voice his amplifiers (and his SMc Audio component modifications).The Vandersteen/McCormack pairing is a no-brainer if you want to av... | |
| Tubed Pre to mate with W4S monos 1K budget Juicy Music Peach I or II. I recommend version I that uses 6922 tubes rather than the 6H30 because the 6922 version gives you options for tube rolling.The Peach is no longer made, so you'll have to wait for a used one to show up. They sell for $60... | |
| Tubed Pre to mate with W4S monos 1K budget I have researched previous threads but would like some fresh ideas. Bwp (System | Answers)Why don't you specify what you've already considered and dismissed so the answers aren't a rehashed laundry list. | |
| Van Halen or Van Hagar 03-02-10: DarkmoebiusCheck out what Eddie Van Halen looks like these days. OMG!Is he the long lost brother of Keith Richards? | |
| Full Range Speaker That Can Play Near Boundaries I was also going to suggest Audio Note AN-E loudspeakers based on your set-up requirements. Frankly, they seem like they'd be ideal.However, your requirement for accurate tonality above all else makes me hesitate. The AN-E sound incredibly good, b... | |
| Bi-wire Silverline Prelude II: Is it worth it?? I owned Sonata III speakers and bought Silverline bi-wire cables on the recommendation of the owner. About a year later, I bought some Gregg Straley Reality cable bi-wire, and single wire with jumpers. Of all the options, the single wire with jump... |