santafefrank
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| TACT rcs 2.0 is a better choice as a pre? I don't recommend using the 2.0 as a preamp. Despite TacT's claims to the contrary, you start loosing resolution when you control the volume via the TacT. For high settings, say 85.0-99.9, it sounds fine. But when you start going below 85, the sou... | |
| What do you know about the Pro-Ac Subwoofer????? I have the ProAc sub and have generally been very happy with it with one exception. The lowest x-over frequency is 60Hz, which was too high with my Audio Physic Tempos. I was able to correct with my TacT 2.0 digital correction equalizer, so my sto... | |
| i finally hit the "G" spot on my T/T Do you have a repeatable process by which you discovered it, or was it just a trial and error process? If you achieved it by some method, please share it with us.Thanks!Frank | |
| Recommended amp for Quad 57. The Berning amp you are referring to is the EA-230. Stereophile recommended it (almost 20 years ago) as an excellent match for the 57. While I've owned both the EA-230 and the Quad 57, I didn't own them at the same time, so I haven't heard them to... | |
| Mapleshade CD Favorites My favorite is "Harp, Steel and Guts" by the Blue Rider Trio. The music is good (harmonica Blues) and of course the recording is excellent. I especially like "Salty Dog" and their version of "CC Rider".They do have some samples on their web site:h... | |
| What's the best sounding dome tweeter available? If I was going for the best, I'd get the Accuton D20-6. The diaphram is made of diamond. Claimed frequency response to 100K. Avalon uses it in the latest version of their Eidolon speaker (the Eidolon Diamond). They are available from Madisound.Oh,... | |
| Need help w/set-up You will be fine. The only thing to be careful of is to not use one marked "Phono" - phono stages have much higher gain and RIAA equalization - all bad things for your CD player. Depending on how your preamp was configured, it may not even have a ... |