carlsbad2
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| Integrated Tube Amp approx. $2,500 Do you really need an integrated? Many people don't. I use my DAC as my pre and VC when I don't have my Transformer VC. I do have 2 inputs to my amp so I can also use it with HT. If you don't really need an integrated, a simple point to point... | |
| Isolation transformer question here is how a transformer works: GI GO. | |
| Clipping with Separates with change of Power Conditioner[?] just to be clear, I recommended plugging into the wall to troubleshoot. I do believe in a quality power regenerator. but my regenerator costs 6X what your amp costs so in your price range, plugging into the wall is probably your best option. do... | |
| Clipping with Separates with change of Power Conditioner[?] plug the amp into the wall and see if it works fine. I bet it will. I repeatedly say, you can't filter power. And many power "conditioners" do more harm than good. they limit current flow. Thus I use a well designed regenerator. Jerry | |
| Roon isn't stable and they edit their forum to hide it No issues here. | |
| 15 amp circuit VS. 20 amp Circuit outlets are always in parallel. | |
| The Museum vs. Galleries i go through phases. If I am busy and have less time to listen (lately) I listen to mostly things I like, because I haven't heard them for a while. When I get a chance to go through my favorites, I'm more likely to go looking for new. Winterti... | |
| Audioquest DBS - What Voltage? Do you have a circuit diagram for these cables? | |
| Integrated amp for Legacy Focus speakers You need 4 wpc at most. I've looked at those speakers seriously to match with SET amps. Buy a 200 wpc amp and listen to the first watt. My experience is the makers of 200 wpc amps don't pay enough attention to watt number 1. Jerry | |
| The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma If your system doesn't sound good at low volume, you have work to do. High volume is a patch to make mediocre system sound better. Maybe an equalizer can be an option if you like the sound. Wouldn't be for me. | |
| Speaker wire impedance? Speaker impedance? Your 8TC cables are 9AWG equivalent which is heavy enough for any run inside a listening room. You have nothing to worry about. Jerry | |
| Speaker wire impedance? Speaker impedance? You really need a micro-ohmeter to measure such small resistances. best bet is to calculate it. if it is too high, then you need larger wire. the manual only mentioned "resistence" which is a funcion of wire gauge and length only, so the inductive... | |
| Chord Dave Dbnc connect issue Nice. I was about to say that I've never seen it, check your bnc cables. I made a lot of BNC cables when I was a technician at Fermilab (1970s) and I know they can be fragile. Jerry | |
| Fun read... It's only a curse if it's your only avocation causting you to put your effort here when there is little or nothing that needs attention. I use my system to relax and recover after hiking, climbing, and ultradistance running. I have to share time ... | |
| Time For a CD Player Upgrade almost any moderately priced DAC will outperform the DAC in a CD player. The DAC is the heart of the digital system so there is room for much research and choice. I highly recommend a transport plus DAC. |