mgreen27
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| amp and unwanted speaker vibration "Would more expensive (presumable better) AC power cords on sale at Audiogon solve the problem.? "No. The problem is with the amp. Although, if you have another pair of speakers it wouldn't hurt to try them just to be sure. | |
| recommendations of phono preamps < $3000 range fbpearce"I'm thinking of trying to build the K and K Trio. I have a Dynavector 20XL on my WT Amadeus. Rest of system is Ultraverve Premap, Bryston 4BSST, Vandersteen 3A Sigs. Currently using the Van Alstine phono stage which is actually very good.... | |
| To monoblock or not to monoblock McIntosh MC275's "Increasing output by 3 dB (the smallest volume increase the human ear can normally discern) requires a doubling of power. When bridged for mono, MC275 conservatively makes 150 W regardless of load, but as that translates to only 3 more dB, you l... | |
| Choosing a Network Player/DAC "The best way I can describe the sound I’m wanting to achieve is smooth reference..I favor a bit of brightness and separation is important to me...none of that information may be important when choosing a digital component but I thought I’d share.... | |
| Noise from Xfinity cable box You don't have to use the box they give/rent to you. You can go to Best Buy and get something like this.http://www.bestbuy.com/site/xfinity-arris-touchstone-docsis-3-0-cable-modem-and-wireless-router-with-telephony-adapter-black/9082028.p?skuId=90... | |
| Best of both worlds, Vandersteen and B&W "I see this as a power issue. The 3A’s go fairly deep, but with inadequate power would have no punch, drive, or authority and what was adequate for the B&W may not be enough for the 3A's due to the much lower sensitivity."You need to go beyond... | |
| Thoughts on Marantz AV8802a vs Rotel RSP 1582 "My room is small and probably not ideal for acoustics. "Few rooms are. We all have rooms that are not perfect. That said, I see nothing about your room that should pose any major issues. If a problem does arise, it can be fixed acoustically witho... | |
| Emotiva usp 1 pre-amp "I take that this unit has some serious damping factor going on..???"No. Different components don't all work the same way. Your phono pre amp and line stage preamp, both have power amps in them just like the ones you use to drive your speakers. Th... | |
| Thoughts on Marantz AV8802a vs Rotel RSP 1582 "I think using a typical 2-channel preamp is a mistake, because it does nothing to alleviate room effects. The room has the largest impact on sonics, so why not address that?"That's not good advice. One thing has nothing to do with the other. A 2 ... | |
| looking for PS Audio Power Plant Premier to demo / purchase in Seattle area "I only saw one used P300 Power Plant for sale (not sure if that could be loaned out) or the current Power Plants at new retail price."You have to call them. Demos are not listed as inventory. Also, they will almost certainly lend you the used P30... | |
| Thoughts on Marantz AV8802a vs Rotel RSP 1582 "2 channel is REALLY important."Buy a good 2 channel preamp with a HT bypass feature. | |
| 100 - 125.00 RCA, and coax recommendations please You're trying to do too much all at once. If you keep going like this you're going to make some costly mistakes."Speaker wire is Furutech μ-2T on the low frequency section of the VR-4s and I am still undecided on the top half ( μ-2T or possibly th... | |
| Best way to Crossover JL Audio F110 into system "I know that JL has a crossover for 3k, but was looking for "better and possibly more economical" way to achieve this."I wouldn't use the sub. Your SF's completely outclass it. You should get better results running the SF's full range. | |
| Maestro v2 mm with McIntosh mx135 No. The one in your preamp should be fine. | |
| Bookshelf Speaker Recommendations "I hadn't heard of vertical biamping, even though I have considered that the tweeters basically don't tax an amp at all."That's the problem. An amps power output is based on frequency/resistance. The lower the resistance (frequency), the harder th... |