rodman99999
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| Speakers "pumping" with record warps - normal? Anything that moves your stylus/cantilever will translate to speaker movement. That's always been a factor with turntable/cartridge systems. If you can find a record clamp or weight that will take out some of the warp, it will help. Hopefully you'... | |
| external x-over for sub.... Research the Dahlquist DQ-LP1. Passive high-pass/active low pass. Very transparent with a polystyrene in the high-pass. Easy to upgrade, and still being used/supported in the high-end market. (http://www.regnar.com/Dahlquist_Speaker_Parts_Service_... | |
| input sensitivity exceeded 2.3V will be the maximum output capability of the DAC, not a continuous output. Find a recording in your collection that you know to have a very high recording level, or very wide dynamic swings(IE: Telarc's Pictures at an Exhibition, Firebird Sui... | |
| Are planar speakers less prone to room interaction I aggree with all of what Jwpstayman said, with exception of the M-L's having a "much narrower dispersion pattern." I'm using Maggies(MMg's) in my bedroom system and having very little in the way of secondary reflections from the side walls(and th... | |
| Cable update question Try either the Hero or Silver Streak(purchase used). Both are very transparent/open/musical. If you don't like them: you'll be able to sell and recover your money easily. The same goes for when/if you decide to move up the Kimber product line, for... | |
| Studio Signal Flow advice 01 I forgot to mention(but- you probably already know): ARC will sell you a rack mount faceplate for anything they build(pretty cheap too). | |
| Studio Signal Flow advice 01 Just about anything made by ARC is a good way to go. I've owned an SP9, and an SP14 and loved them both. Wonderfully transparent after I upgraded the power cord(installed IEC connectors to both), and plugged in some NOS Siemens E188CC tubes(I'd us... | |
| OK to use unmatched or different brand tubes? Here's a site with some info on the 12AX7 family: (http://www.audiotubes.com/12ax7.htm) If you like an accurate, transparent sound: Go for a pair of NOS Siemens or Telefunken ECC83 (or better) tubes. If you like a warm, sugar coated midrange: Buy ... | |
| white noise from tweeters I'm using an Audio Magic Stealth XXX, BAT VK-D5(tubed output stage), TacT RCS 2.2X, Cary SLM-100(tubed monos/mains), Hafler TransNova 9505(woofers)and my system is dead quiet with your ear against the Main speakers. I'd have to say there is a prob... | |
| Yet another balanced/XLR cable reco "?" $200 Try Kimber's Hero or Silver Streak, and I'll bet you never use Zu again. Transparent and overall balance/realism- YES, and it just gets better as you move up the product line. | |
| OK to use unmatched or different brand tubes? I wouldn't spend a dime on tubes that were just tested as, "working." Any tube vendor of worth will be able to test for triode(gain) balance within a tube, cathode current, percentage of tube life left, microphonics etc., and should be able to pro... | |
| OK to use unmatched or different brand tubes? My original post was based on the thought that you were trying out different small signal tubes to compare them. If you are planning to use them in the system: By all means buy closely matched pairs, of the same manufacturer. Your balance, imaging... | |
| OK to use unmatched or different brand tubes? As long as the tubes are of the same family(IE: ECC83, 12AX7, CV4004, 12AX7A, 12AX7WA, ECC803S, E83CC, CV492, 6681, 6057, M8137, 5751, 12DT7), you can mix and match pairs to your heart's content. You won't hurt anything. | |
| impedance of HEIL AMT tweeters? If yours use the ESS 689-1107 diaphragm: the DCR is 3.8 ohms. | |
| Long speaker cables - cost vs performance Yes- If at all possible: Move the amps(shorter cables/longer interconnects). |