knotscott
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| My speaker upgrade journey - and a few questions They're in different leagues, The Yamaha would likely be the weak link. It’s worth a trial while you plot your "optimization plan" for your new ATCs. | |
| Capacitors for Audio Research Reference 5se @tiktok I did as you wrote and replaced the entire set with 4 pcs of V Cap ODAM . Wonderful. 👍 How does it sound so far? | |
| A little deeper on amp power please.... I owned a well regarded 255wpc powerhouse Hafler DH500 in 1986. My 2023 amps are ~ 17 wpc in triode, 30wpc ultalinear. Granted I don’t try to play as loud as I used to, but the system sure sounds better now. More power doesn’t equate directly to ... | |
| Capacitors for Audio Research Reference 5se If one cap on an old piece needs replacing, there’s a fair chance that others will too. I’d replace all the critical caps if you can. That way matching is a little less impactful. | |
| Adcom pre amp versus Van Alstine AVA over everything Adcom IMHO. | |
| Why "bookshelf" sspeakers? Bookshelf speakers are typically smaller, simpler, and less expensive for a given quality level. At a given price point, less money has to go toward a larger cabinet, and can go toward better drivers and crossover parts. A well designed two-way ca... | |
| Did I damage my new amp You'll need to isolate what's damaged. If the tweeters are damaged, check to see if the voice coil butterfly assembly is replaceable. Could be a simple, and not overly expensive fix if they are. If the woofers are damaged too, it’s gonna cost mor... | |
| Dynaudio Audience vs Emit It’s always a very personal subjective choice, that’s also quite room dependent. Go with the one that you love most, and that works well in your room. Meaning, it’s best to try both. FWIW, my experiences with Dynaudio have all been positive, my o... | |
| Audio Technica stylus upgrade Not sure there’d be a huge difference between the ML and SH, but you’ll never know unless you try it. You could get another ML (or SH), and add a RigB metal body. Or another logical step would be the VM540ML. Or try something completely different ... | |
| No sneering Please I've not tried one of those amp circuits, but the price is intriguing. The weakest link theory is usually in play when doing any comparison. To get most insights from any comparison, it’s important that the system synergy and clarity be at the le... | |
| What would you do? The speaker amp synergy is pretty important, so if your current amp and speakers are a great match, I'd opt for a tube preamp if I could only pick one. (but being a tube believer, I gotta suggest both! 😎) | |
| Tube preamp with Adcom amp @highend64 Thanks for all the recommendations. As for remote, that would be a plus but don't really need one. Don't have a remote for my tube preamp either, but I do have one for my CD and DAC that comes in handy. Vinyl is still manual....as... | |
| Turn table . Price/Quality for 13000£ ? Fascinating to watch, and a beautiful result! Having done plenty of woodworking, and made a custom TT plinth, with a Garrard deck/rim drive, and Marantz tonearm, I’m impressed with his craftmanship. 😎 (mine didn't turn out quite as nice!) | |
| Is it important to long demo or own HIGH END gear to have a fair accurate view about it? Listening (as opposed to hearing) is a skill that can be honed even if you’re hearing isn’t stellar. IMHO....any critical equipment evaluations should be long term if you’re trying to decipher subtle differences....high end, or even just "good" eq... | |
| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? For the record, this was said in jest.... 😉 For parents - Gift wrap some empty boxes and place them under the tree. Every time one of the kids acts up, grab one of the wrapped boxes and toss it in the fireplace. 😉 |