wolf_garcia

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High-value powered monitors
Mackies. Several models out there, and you can find 'em used easily. 
How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make?
Isn't that what the Pass "first watt" thing is all about? There are a hundred things that make up a great amp, and power is only one of them. I think 100 clean high gain watts per side is just about right for my rig and room, but I was at a friend... 
Do Interconnects need to "warm up"?
It is good to know it takes a while for my cables to settle down once I disconnect them. Not sure why...but it's good. 
When to get your amp up graded caps ???
Russian Roulette requires 1 live chamber, otherwise it's just too dangerous. 
Kavent S33 owners...are you out there?
I am afraid to admit I own some old stuff as it severely downgrades my audio geek street cred, but I'm also an audio cheapskate so I have no choice. It is kinda funny to me how self indulgent I felt when I bought the ACE515 all those years ago...t... 
When to get your amp up graded caps ???
I think it is sometimes necessary to "downgrade" the amp when one feels unworthy of the high quality of the sound. 
When to get your amp up graded caps ???
For any amp owner wondering about upgrade necessity I am willing to bet that a call to somebody who upgrades amps will result in an immediate suggestion to upgrade and/or replace stuff. I think in a lot of cases the saying, "If it ain't broke, etc... 
Stupid question
AC signal? I thought we were talking about speaker cables. At least I was. 
Have you donated yet?
Forgive me for "harshing anybody's mellow"...but while they're at it I suggest they ask the "youth" why they exhibit near zero social conscience and among those eligible to vote do so at the stunning rate of 11%. Is the govt out of control? Who ca... 
Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End
As a singer, I am now learning to perform test tones in case of an electrical grid meltdown. I have a large head but agree that, in the words of the respected bass player Will Lee, "everybody needs a little head." 
Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End
Did I mention Ronstadt's head...HUGE...like a gigantic Mexican mellon...just frightening....scares small children...although I doubt there's a connection to her vocal chops. 
Do Interconnects need to "warm up"?
Well mister "Ted Denney III"...prior to a show you should rent a truck, put the entire entire system in it powered with a generator, drive it fired up all the way to the audio show, carry the whole damn thing in there while it's still running, and... 
mogami interconnects
I agree up to a point...but if the cables (or any component) are SO bad I can't stand 'em (this was a first actually) I say NO NO NO...the AQs, although sounding better after a couple of weeks, sounded pretty damn good right out of the box. I assu... 
Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End
Ronstadt, from a musicians point of view, had/has what is generally considered a kick ass voice...she could peel paint from your ceiling...strip the chrome off yer tailpipes...or something. In any case, I've never heard it described as "small" (I'... 
Do Interconnects need to "warm up"?
I read someplace that Eric Johnson claims to sense different tonal characteristics in his guitar sound when comparing various brands of 9 volt batteries in his effects boxes. So there. And, interestingly, since I'm not actually wiring up all these...