jj2468
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| I would like some feedback on a int. amp I cannot imagine that you need 100+ watts of power with 89db 8 ohm speakers, if that is an accurate measurement.You did not say you listen to disco, metal or a lot of rock.I recommend asking goners to recommend a good quality tube integrated of ab... | |
| Most beneficial change . Generally, harmonics mean the overtones associated with sounds. For example, if I strike an "a" key on the piano and the string is tuned to vibrate at 440 cycles per second, the sound that predominantly comes out of the piano will be "a" at 440. H... | |
| Tonearm re-wire - what would you use? I am using the Discovery 28awg wire from Parts Connexion.I solder it to simple copper slip-on connectors at the tonearm end (connects to posts on Graham Phantom) and I solder it to Eichman bullet rca connectors at the photo stage end. I do not fin... | |
| Most beneficial change . IMHO, of course, the things that cause a boring system: 1) boring music, 2) slow transients and/or slurred timing, 3) and veiled harmonics.If 2 and 3 are excellent, you will have natural timbre, dynamics, PRAT, and detail. If they are not well don... | |
| Zero Feedback: Atmasphere vs. BAT It has been about 4 years since I have heard the BAT gear and perhaps it was poor synergy, but it sounded lean and a bit veiled to me. Many amps claim to sound like SET amps. SET amps sound like SET amps. Why buy a BAT and change the coupling caps... | |
| Zero Feedback: Atmasphere vs. BAT For "smoothness and transparency and warmth" it sounds like you are looking for a Cary, CJ or other el34 based amp; or perhaps a 300b amp.Atma, IMHO runs pretty neutral. BAT runs very lean - a bit like Audio Research. So, no, BAT and Atma do not s... | |
| Most beneficial change . I agree with the zu recommendation. However, I recommend borrowing another good cd player first. And borrow a turntable if you can. I don't imagine the kt88 tube to be the issue.Also, Prat roughly refers to speed of transient attack and clarity of... | |
| Balanced vs. Unbalanced - What does it mean? wikipedia link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balanced_audio | |
| I need a turntable, only have $450 to spare... Look for a Lenco with north american voltage. Google Lenco Lovers website to learn more. Good luck, Jeff | |
| SET amp w/Neg feedback? Where I termed it "big punch and power" I think Ralph is calling it "sound **pressure**" and I believe his term is more precise. If that is the goal, I'm skeptical that a marginal addition or subtraction of negative feedback will have significant ... | |
| SET amp w/Neg feedback? I prefer less feedback. I've owned amps that had adjustable feedback and they always sounded more musical with zero feedback.This assumes that you have a reasonable power match between your amp and your speakers. If you don't, then a little feedba... | |
| amplifier choice Panu21, I agree with Mrjstark's observation. Thirty watts should drive that speaker with plenty of power. You may have an issue elsewhere.I believe that speaker would mate well with an SET tube amp or push pull tube amp if you want more drive. IMH... | |
| CAT JL-3 Sig Mk2s direct from Wadia 781i? fwiw, I owned the CAT Ultimate preamp, a wadia 301 with reference GNSC mods and a Joule preamp. I preferred the 301 with a preamp. I did not care for the 301 with the Joule preamp. The wadia and CAT Ultimate, for me, were an excellent match. Match... | |
| Anyone else in my shoes? Ears going......... I recently saw something about tinnitus on pbs, which said there is some evidence that tinnitus is activated by the brain when long term exposure to a noisy environment is replaced by a quiet one. As a previous post said, the brain responds by pro... | |
| Difference between ZYX 4D and ATMOS I enjoy the irony.It is my perception that audio "broker" types like Audiogon and audio manufacturers and brick and mortar audio stores often don't like Audiogon.IMHO. Jeff |