minorl
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| Is equal gain OK for bi-amping? For the output signals of both amps to be the same level, the input sensitivity of both amps must be the same and the gains must match also. Other characteristics also factor into this, but these two are the important factors. If the gains are the... | |
| Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27? Unless Humans stop evolving and using their brains and leaning new things, the state of the art will never end and become stagnant. Simply replacing a few parts with newer parts on an old obsolete piece of equipment, will never outdo a new one if ... | |
| when do you replace capacitors? I'll get back to you shortly on this. However, the older transistor amps have very old non-linear transistors. The best of their day, but much has changed since then. Several companies have come through with much better sounding, much more linear ... | |
| when do you replace capacitors? The silicon grease will dry out and causes the transistor body to come into direct contact with the heat sink and shorts out the transistor and may cause a cascade effect with the other output drivers. For TO3 type metal can transistors there is a... | |
| when do you replace capacitors? A qualified technician can apply a variac and reform the caps over time if they have been sitting for awhile. However, the tech must first inspect the caps to see if leakage has occured. Caps can be different. There are paper caps, oil filled caps... | |
| What cartridge for VPI and SOTA Sorry, but it really depends on your price level and what sound quality you want. But, price point dictates everything. There are good to great cartridges within each price point range. I could be annoying and just list the most expensive cartridg... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? Well, I think that Audio Enthusiasts do indeed use McIntosh. McIntosh has it's unique sound just like (not that same as) Audio Research and others. Many really like the Mac sound. I have heard some wonderful sounding McIntosh equipment. As always,... | |
| Martin Logan Repair and/or Rejuvenation? I would suggest replacing the panels with new ones. Martin Logan still supplies replacement panels and they are not really expensive. Maybe you could agree to split the cost with the new buyer of if the buyer won't agree, to avoid problems, take t... | |
| Upgrading from Martin Logan SL3s I agree with many of the participants here. If you really like the ML sound, then stick with ML speakers and upgrade to higher level ML speakers. I was going to suggest upgrading to Request speakers with new panels. However, one poster suggested s... | |
| Do you leave your components on 24/7? What Mcintech said about the wine was seriously funny. I am an EE and have been one for over 30 years with analog/digital and amplifer/filter design and test background. I am also a state registered Professional Engineer. Go figure. However, I wil... | |
| Do you leave your components on 24/7? From a safety and efficiency point of view for electronics, it is not good to leave anything on all the time unattended. It makes no sense whatsoever despite what people tell you. First a well broken in piece of equipment will be ready in about 15... | |
| Is it good for a Krell to SIT for 3-5yrs Large capacitors lose their form over time and no use. I don't know how to explain this further. I'm an electrical engineer, but I'm tired and my brain isn't on yet I guess. If amps sit for an extended period the capacitors will degrade and when s... | |
| Should I Try a Tube Preamp? It is always interesting reading someone's opinion as to what to upgrade first. Speakers, pre-amp, amp, etc. In my experience, the greatest change and most enjoyable upgrade that I have heard was the speakers first. If your speakers are not very g... | |
| Does Bi-amping really make a difference in sound? Now that was really funny.Thanks, | |
| Mark Levinson 32 or Audio Research Reference 3 I have the 23.5 powering my upper panels on my Martin Logan Monolith IIIP's and a ML3 powering my woofers and I use a Ref 3 as my pre-amp. I find the Ref 3 works wonderfully with my setup. I have not heard the ML 32, but knowing the Mark Levinson ... |