alexberger

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Montreal Audio Fest 2024
Hi @noromance , You are welcome! Regards, Alex.  
How important is the efficiency of a speaker to you?
In my experience low sensitivity speakers not just make unpleasant compression but also mask microdynamics and texture. It is so obvious that producing low sensitivity drivers is much cheaper. Weak magnets are cheaper, heavier diaphragms are cheap... 
300b lovers
Many audiophiles underrate the contribution of pre and power amplifier in sound systems. In most cases an extraordinary amplifier with average speakers sounds better than an average amplifier with extraordinary speakers.  
300b lovers
   
JBL K2 S9900 vs Klipsch Heritage Jubilee Horn Speakers.
Hi @kennymacc ​​​​@james633 I think it is possible to make an analogue active crossover for Jubilees. But it will not be as easy. Time delay can’t be done like in DSP. But I have a friend who builds DIY speakers with and without horns with passiv... 
JBL K2 S9900 vs Klipsch Heritage Jubilee Horn Speakers.
I have chance to listen Klispch Jubilee on Montreal Audio show last year. The sound disappointed me. I think the reason was because the speakers were powered by TEAC amplifiers that are not a good match for these speakers. IMHO when I think about ... 
Capacitor replacement for Jamicon 25 volt
I can recomend Cornell Dubilier capacitor 383lx series. They sound good in power supply and have a huge number of voltages and values. Nichicons are good too. I also agree than 63v is better than 25v if there is enough place in box. 63v from the ... 
JBL K2 S9900 vs Klipsch Heritage Jubilee Horn Speakers.
I feel sad that most new 12", 15" drivers developed by JBL, Tannoy and other companies are designed for high power transistor amplifiers. One exception is Radian Audio. For normal home listening in a mid size room don't need heavy cone 15" drivers... 
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
I double checked. On Montreal show last year Allnic Audio M-2500 monoblock power amplifiers derived Coherent model18 speakers.  
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
Hi @mmcgill829 , Yes. To my taste this room was the best on this show. I liked this Coherent Model 18 room sound 2 years ago with the Allnic Audio T-1500 integrated 300B SET. A year ago Model 18 was drived by Allnic Audio monoblocs. It still sou... 
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
Hi @bjesien , I heard both at Montreal audio show. But in different rooms. I will not comment Devore. I think it was a bad match with amplifier. I liked Coherent model 18 a lot. I think this room was one of the best. These speakers are so diffe... 
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
Hi @mmcgill829  With model 18 2a3 has enough power if you listening room is not huge.  300b amplifier is not better vs 2a3 but more chalanging to make it sound good. Because 300b is much more difficult to drive. If you don't need extra power 2a3... 
Amplifier Pairing with Coherent 15s
Hi @mmcgill829 , My congratulations. In any case new speakers need a long break in to sound their best. I liked model 18 at Montreal audio fest a lot. It is very interesting to listen these speakers at home. In any case I don’t have a budget for... 
New Vinyl Jazz and Classical Reissues
Yusef Lateef – Eastern Sounds - "Don't Blame Me" - Craft Recordings 2023    
New Vinyl Jazz and Classical Reissues
Yusef Lateef – Eastern Sounds - "The Plum Blossom" - Craft Recordings 2023