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| Would getting a pair of Maggie 1.4s be an upgrade? Martin, simply put, I think the 1.4QRs would be a music upgrade, but a HT downgrade and that overall you probably wouldn't be too happy with them since they require lots of power (your amp only appears to venture into 4 ohm territory for bursts of... | |
| Manual for Denon DP-37F Thanks, Koalaray, but the only ones I could find on the Engine were in German and Japanese. | |
| music server virgin needs answers Tim - the ripping software usually offers you some choice as to the kind of file you want to create (e.g., .wav, .flac, etc.). Be sure to research ripping software to find the right choice. Also, keep in mind that .wav files are usually not recomm... | |
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| SONY MEGA-CHANGERS I've had skipping in both of my Sony's only when the discs were dirty, so you might check for scratches/dirt. FWIW, you should always use CDRs, which the Sony's will recognize, rather than your original discs, as the Sony's are notorious for scrat... | |
| Amp for Maggies I've owned (and still own) various models of Magnepan speakers. I've used both tube amps (e.g., Sonic Frontiers Power 3 SE, Quicksilver V4s) and SS amps (e.g., Adcom 545, Odyssey amps, and ? - can't remember now) on them. You do need lots of power... | |
| What one product has redefined music for you?? Magnepan .6qrs. I'd never heard anything but cone/box speakers before, so when I picked these up on a lark for $300 and stuck them in my system I was astounded that the performers and performance sounded so much more real and present. Although the... | |
| Why LCD and Plasma? 37 Plasma and LCD have been favored over CRT and DLP for years now because of their sexy thin boxes - despite their disadvantages. But DLP is closing the gap with huge 60+" screens and bodies only 15" deep. And some of the Samsung DLPs boast LED disp... | |
| Tubes v. SS: can you mix and match? I see, thanks. I'll research both VTL and Quicksilver and see if I can audition their stuff. Thanks, again. Whether to tube the pre or the amp or both remains a good question for me. The simple upgrades I've made so far have really improved the so... | |
| Tubes v. SS: can you mix and match? The Energy A5+2s are 91db efficient. VTL is a Manley (and son) operation, if I recall. | |
| Tubes v. SS: can you mix and match? Yes, Marco, that does help. And I had been looking at Quicksilver as a matter of fact. Also VTL. Both companies somewhat close to (my SoCal) home. I'm open to older/used equipment but since I know little if nothing about tube amps, I am wary of bu... | |
| Tubes v. SS: can you mix and match? I guess I was trying to understand what makes a particular tube amp a quality tube amp. I think I understand now that you were talking in general terms, and that in general, tube amps tend to be of a higher sound quality than SS amps. I'll get to ... | |
| Tubes v. SS: can you mix and match? Zaikesman: thanks; very informative. My gut said to wait on a SS amp purchase: I began to wonder if the older SS amp was the way to go. And if I'm buying new, why not go with tubes. I think I'll keep the Adcom around, though. It might be useful in... | |
| Arcam Alpha 7SE - mods? Thanks for the info, 02Pete. Do you have a 7 or 7SE? If the latter, are you aware of two versions of the SE? I read something late last night that suggested two versions. My seller told me that the 8 and 8SE upgrades were not worthwhile. I guess I... | |
| Tubes v. SS: can you mix and match? Hey, Zaikesman. Thanks for your input. Let me address your insights in the order presented.I thought passive meant 'no tone controls.' Active meant otherwise. My bad. I'm just looking for the cleanest warm sound I can get.I'm not really a bass ent... |