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| Tubes and less sensitive speakers @boxcarman - Magnepans are typically very inefficient and require high current amps to get the best out of them. This is why most amp recommendations for Maggies are on the solid state side. Not to say there aren’t tube amps out there that sound... | |
| Speaker or amplifer @bigmac1963 - If the seller has a trial period or will let you take the Hegel home, it would be worth it. But more importantly, you are looking at a shift in preamp/amp technology, tube to solid state. Will it be better?. That is a difficult q... | |
| Speaker or amplifer @bigmac1963 - 3 questions. What kind of music are you listening to? Can you or do you have a sub-woofer? And what is your room setup like? (big, small, speakers on long wall or short wall, lots of windows, hardwood floors or carpet, have you... | |
| Definitive Technology Mythos STS crapped out... worth repairing? @chuckasaurusrex - Obviously, a large part of your decision is going to be based on how far you want to go, and what you are willing to do, in this endeavor. You mentioned that you don't have room for a surround system, which makes me wonder if... | |
| Definitive Technology Mythos STS crapped out... worth repairing? @elliottbnewcombjr - Jason’s idea has one minor problem. A "standard" plate amp isn’t going to fit. You would have to build a separate box for the plate amp. Unless OP can find a 3rd party to repair it, he is stuck having to deal with Definitive,... | |
| Definitive Technology Mythos STS crapped out... worth repairing? Put the $600 plus into something else (and better). Definitive's customer service has deteriorated since they were aquired by Sound United and then Masimo, especially for replacement parts. I've got a pair of BP-10's that need replacement top ca... | |
| Preamp experiences for Parasound A21 You can always pair the A21 with the matching Parasound JC2 or JC2bp preamp. Together they have a very neutral sound and you can find them used for less than $2000. | |
| Upgrading specific components in a tube amplifier @apollinaire - just to continue the thought experiment.... resistors - I would think that would depend on what resistors are currently in the Yamamoto and which ones are in the signal path. Considering the price point you are at, the existing res... | |
| Upgrading specific components in a tube amplifier In your experience, do such modifications lead to noticeable improvements in sound quality, or do they risk altering the original design in ways that might not be beneficial? To answer the question.... It can, and It can. Different components ... | |
| Thoughts on using a smart plug on intergrated amp. @rbull11 - I just got back to reading this post. According to the brochure the Micromega M-100 has a 5v to 12v Trigger In connection that will turn the integrated on and off. So, to me the easiest solution is basically what I proposed earlier: ... | |
| Looking for a pre-built recessed audio rack Thanks for the suggestions so far. @whart , I looking into the Mid-Atlantic angle. Some possibilities there. @paradisecom - A good suggestion (and appreciated) on the pull out rack. However, with the storage room on the other side of the wall... | |
| How would an interconnect that seems intact in every way stop working, and how to fix? You may have broken the wire or connection inside one of the RCA plugs when unplugging/plugging in. Do you have access to a normal multimeter? Most have a continunity tester setting that you can use to check the cable, center pin to center pin a... | |
| I’m considering upgrading my speakers internal wiring @bobbyloans - After reading through the posts, it got me thinking. So, something to consider, or not.... If you are looking to dive in and tinker, learn what things can improve SQ, or just change it, rather than experiment on your $$ main spea... | |
| I’m considering upgrading my speakers internal wiring Hey, it can't hurt to contact the OEM and just ask what is worth changing out or replacing internally. Especially if the speakers have some age on them. Who knows, there maybe some parts that he will say "swap x out for y" because y is a better p... | |
| WHICH POWER CONDITIONER IS BETTER PASSIVE OR ACTIVE WITH ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS @kjl1065 +1 on the Regenerators. I have very noisy, high distortion incoming power with significant voltage swings. I bought a PS Audio PP12 and it made a world of difference, better than Furman I was trying out. Everything is plugged into it... |