islandmandan
Responses from islandmandan
| Two-channel sub connection options I'm no expert on this, but I believe the high-level signal received by the sub is converted to a low-level signal before being used by the amplification process in the sub's amp.I run two subs in my two-channel/HT system by running them off the tw... | |
| Tannoy vs. ATC Jimmy, I've enjoyed reading your experiences with the Turnberrys. I thought I'd add my two cents, as I've been using a pair of custom 12" HPD (ca 1975 Dual Concentrics), that have custom crossovers and have been converted to hard edge surrounds, a... | |
| Preamp Advice I use, and recommend, a Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid preamp. If you upgrade the tubes and output caps, they are a great sounding pre at a great price, and are an enjoyable build.Regards,Dan | |
| upgrading to class D amp..... Never mind Shakey's response. Over the years, I have used many different amps, Class A, AB, SET, and Class D most recently. I still use an SET 300B for that time when I feel the urge, but in order to not put too many hours on some very expensive o... | |
| New Member Needs Help There is always another way. Since you've retired, and conceivably have time on your hands, have you thought about DIY? Most of my system consists of DIY in one way or another.I didn't build any electronics until I was about 62 YOA. I have now bui... | |
| Helpful and altruistic audio community members My experience is similar, in that I have found many, many, helpful members that have helped me along the way in my journey to audio fulfillment.Especially for us DIY'ers, those good folks willing to help are an invaluable resource, and are what ma... | |
| Selling Damaged Magicos If there is a qualified technician in your area, you can just order new woofers from Magico, and have them installed. You didn't mention whether the damaged speakers are in your possession, but if they are, it's an alternative to shipping the enti... | |
| VPI Cartridge People: What next? You didn't mention why you think a new cartridge is needed. Is it due to a worn stylus? I sent my XX2MKII to Soundsmith, and had their top-of-the-line ruby cantilever/stylus replacement done, and it came back a much better sounding cartridge than ... | |
| Which system would you rather have? I chased the audio dragon for over 40 years, though much more intensely over the last 10 years. Being a blue-collar audiophile, things, of necessity, had to be done as inexpensively as possible, though of a quality that would enable me to retire w... | |
| What vintage speaker might you use today I'm going to have to agree with Al here, I have optimized a 1975 pair of Tannoy HPD's (12" Dual Concentric) with new surrounds, custom crossovers, and cabinets, and they perform equally well with 9 Wpc of SET power, or 500 Watts of Class D driving... | |
| Cartridge headshell, what would you choose and why? I purchased some headshells from Ortofon, and didn't like them. Sold them here on Audiogon. The best headshells for the price I've found are from LP Gear. They have a solid machined aluminum headshell with azimuth adjustment for around $50.Dan | |
| How often do you upgrade your turntable? Upgrading my turntable is (or any system upgrades), is not something necessary or desired, since I completed my Garrard 401 build a year or so ago.It's all about the music now.Regards,Dan | |
| looking for truly transparent affordable amp s For $430, you can build a Class D Audio kit amp, 125 Wpc. Very transparent, with great punch and detail. I replaced my First Watt M2 amp with it, quite happily.Since then, I have made the amp into two bridged modules for 500 Wpc (though the module... | |
| Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs I just acquired the guilty pleasure of "Guitar Heaven", Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time, Santana.Saw on YouTube "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with India Arie and Carlos Santana, that is a must-hear. There are tunes from Van Halen, Cream ("Su... | |
| Starting from scratch ..need advice from you I'm using a custom built set of Tannoy HPD 315's ca (1975). They have been updated with newer surrounds, crossovers, and massive 150 liter bass-reflex cabinets.They are used in my 34' X 16.5' (w/cathedral ceilings) room in a combined surround capa... |