Last night I connected the Mini Method to my A500 Harman Kardon tube amp. The Mini Method was connected via 1 RCA cable, the other end of the RCA was connected to the AMBIENCE control. The AMBIENCE is a derived 3rd channel via two 33K resistors and a 1.25K potentiometer that sums both channels into one composite channel.
I found that the subwoofer is so much easier to adjust this way. I set the sub level control to maximum and control the volume from the AMBIENCE control on the HKA500 front panel. Super sound and lots of synergy.
The Mini is a music maker, no doubt. Listened to Winton Marsalis; Live in Gabriel's Garden, superb resolution and great impact from the Tympani Drums. Then I spun some Nasio Fontaine; Universal Cry to enjoy the Reggae bass lines. Lastly prior to midnight I spun a Traffic 're-master' CD; Low spark of high heeled boys and was very happy that I have a sub now.
It's great to start to pay attention again to my music collection. The Mini Method has temporarily severed that tweako-equipment centric Hi Fi nut within me to one looking for more SACD and HDCD titles.
I found that the subwoofer is so much easier to adjust this way. I set the sub level control to maximum and control the volume from the AMBIENCE control on the HKA500 front panel. Super sound and lots of synergy.
The Mini is a music maker, no doubt. Listened to Winton Marsalis; Live in Gabriel's Garden, superb resolution and great impact from the Tympani Drums. Then I spun some Nasio Fontaine; Universal Cry to enjoy the Reggae bass lines. Lastly prior to midnight I spun a Traffic 're-master' CD; Low spark of high heeled boys and was very happy that I have a sub now.
It's great to start to pay attention again to my music collection. The Mini Method has temporarily severed that tweako-equipment centric Hi Fi nut within me to one looking for more SACD and HDCD titles.