1: How to integrate subwoofer into stereo system (12.90)
Posted by abraham on 2001-09-01, 21:38:06 (24.181.213.191)
Hello, I am trying to figure out how I should hook a subwoofer up to a two channel system. My preamp is a Carver C-1, it has dual amplifier outputs on it. I have a tube amplifier running driving my sp .......

2: Re: huh?? (12.90)
Posted by abraham on 2002-07-14, 18:44:15 (68.13.105.94)
You need an crossover (i.e. bass management device) for the subwoofer to function properly. Here is why... You only want the subwoofer to produce sound under say 80 hz. The crossover is used to remove .......

3: amplifier problem (12.44)
Posted by abraham on 2003-01-02, 10:55:51 (68.13.105.94)
Hello, I was wondering if anyone might be able to tell me what is causing a problem with my amplifiers (subwoofer amplifier and HT amplifier). For some reason both units have started making this sort .......

4: Subwoofer (11.79)
Posted by svisner on 2001-12-26, 06:13:57 (144.51.89.162)
I am considering an upgrade to my H/T system. In particular, looking to upgrade my passive subwoofer. My Cary P7 H/T preamp drives an outboard amplifier (that I like very much ... it's a Quad) for sub .......

5: Re: Well what have you proved? (11.74)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2001-10-28, 03:01:43 (152.163.201.211)
Dear John Curl, Exactly right! 100% agree! Some of the high end gears really work in this way, they are not trying to sell the "sound", but prestige. BTW, I have a question for you. I want to use a so .......

6: RE: REL Strata III replacement amp options (11.69)
Posted by Duster on 2016-09-11, 12:18:59 (73.239.106.81)
While I have no experience of the NHT SA-2 subwoofer amplifier, it does feature speaker-level inputs. A number of used SA-2 are available on eBay, but at such a low-price point, the performance may .......

7: Turning 1506a subwoofer IC's into amp connected subwoofer cable. (10.36)
Posted by frank on 2002-11-04, 13:08:01 (205.188.208.104)
Is connecting pair of 1506a coax from the amplifier speaker terminals (center wire to plus, braid to ground) to the subwoofer speaker terminals, recommended? .......

8: amplifier for subwoofer (10.33)
Posted by ChrisY on 2000-05-07, 09:44:05 (209.168.6.185)
I have a VMPS Large subwoofer and am looking for an amp for it. The sub is used for home theater, so I would like something that is a monoblock that can produce 300+ watts. Any suggestions? ::: TOPIC: .......

9: Re: Look here, please -- I did. (10.32)
Posted by Paul† on 2000-06-15, 14:28:12 (172.161.81.23)
Yes, I noticed most of that. It seems I have been underestimating the quality of amplifier a subwoofer needs. But still, those amps are a good value, and probably a lot better than an average "subwoof .......

10: making an active subwoofer (10.24)
Posted by jmmjr on 2001-02-20, 03:32:27 (209.133.82.187)
hola, I currently have a passive subwoffer. Any ideas where I can find a simple amplifier that can turn it into an active subwoofer?? .......

11: Mix-n-match for used, sure... but new? (10.01)
Posted by CableNewbie on 2002-06-08, 15:29:19 (12.234.152.14)
Well... You will be hard-pressed in the "brand new" market to find the following parts for under US$900: 1) a pair of bi-ampable satellite speakers that use XLR connectors 2) bridged amp to drive the .......

12: Receivers can easily handle 4 ohm subwoofer drivers (9.76)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2005-03-22, 11:32:46 (209.104.139.41)
Almost every receiver I've ever used as an inexpensive subwoofer amplifier mentioned not driving four ohm speakers in the owner's manual ... but not one ever became very hot from four ohm subwoofer dr .......

13: Try the DIY forum or the FAQ....OR (9.65)
Posted by DaveL on 1999-05-15, 19:17:19 (204.60.56.6)
Try the DIY forum or the FAQ....OR you don't specify vacuum tube or SS ( though SS would be the best choice for *building into* a subwoofer IMO ) Anyway, you can find plenty of circuits through the FA .......

14: Re: Subwoofer o/p from Dolby Digital receiver question (9.61)
Posted by bstan on 2001-04-10, 13:30:53 (63.107.232.130)
I set the subwoofer to NO in the processor (receiver) and put an electronic crossover (Marchand XM-9L) between the main L&R analog-out from the processor (receiver pre-out) to the amplifier's main L&R .......

15: Re: Basic Knowledge Questions (9.59)
Posted by ro-s on 2002-09-26, 09:49:28 (217.3.215.240)
1) what Tuneman said - a subwoofer with integrated power amplifier normally has a line-level input just like a power amplifier whereas a subwoofer without an amplifier inside has a speaker-level input .......

16: Is there something like "passive subwoofer" ? (9.56)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2005-05-30, 13:17:49 (70.18.49.115)
Hello there: I have a very fine two-channel system which includes Metronome Signature, Acoustic Signature's Final Tool turntable, Magnum Dynalab 100r FM tuner, etc. My amplifier is McCormack DNA225, s .......

17: A passive sub requires an amplifier to drive it (9.50)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2001-01-13, 10:28:35 (207.91.86.2)
If you have it connected to your main speakers, then the amplifier driving those speakers is also driving the sub. The "sub out" or "LFE out" on a 5.1 channel surround receiver is, in effect, the equi .......

18: What is the sub cable connected to? Preamp? Or is it from (9.43)
Posted by rp1@surfnetusa.com on 2004-05-02, 17:59:08 (4.246.36.95)
the amplifier? If it is coming from the amplifier then you are getting a low-level "motor-boating" signal from the amp that the subwoofer amplifier is...well, amplifying. It could be coming from the p .......

19: Subwoofers low vs. high level inputs (9.29)
Posted by dgavrile on 2001-10-09, 01:47:14 (194.209.91.2)
Hi, Any opinion would be very appreciated. Question 1: Should I go for ?: A) LFE (low level) from surround processor B) Speaker (high level) from amplifier, feeding subwoofer amplifier PROS: A) direct .......

20: RE: what would you do??? (9.25)
Posted by -�- on 2014-06-13, 20:41:57 (68.113.8.170)
Interesting question. I have a REL with an amp that went south on me. I could have had it repaired (again!) but went with a more expensive, but relatively bulletproof replacement. As you say, you woul .......

21: RE: receiver and system questions (newbie!) (9.24)
Posted by hyperyoda on 2010-07-28, 19:43:49 (66.93.172.48)
One more thing if I got the NAD - C-316BEE - Integrated Amplifier where would I attach my subwoofer? I don't see a subwoofer output on it. What would be a good tuner to get if I buy this amp? I looked .......

22: RE: Great! I have a similar "hybrid" system (9.05)
Posted by svisner on 2018-06-25, 15:46:00 (128.29.43.3)
As it happens, I have a Crown XLS amplifier currently driving my Ohm subwoofer. I have tried the Crown in several configurations. I think it's a fine amplifier. .......

23: RE: further thoughts on building (8.88)
Posted by Flasimbufasa on 2010-07-28, 18:06:11 (76.107.7.33)
Okay.. I am trying to wrap my head around all of this still. So for basics, before I start worrying about sound cards, and about some power amps, etc etc.. What should I look for as far as Subwoofer c .......

24: Re: How'd I do (and what would you have done with same $$?) (8.87)
Posted by Norm Strong on 2001-02-03, 21:47:32 (205.188.197.186)
You bought an amplifier, a CD player and a pair of small loudspeakers for $2730. Apparently, bass extension is not a high priority for you. I would have spent much, much less on the amplifier and CD p .......

25: Speaker-Level Subwoofer Inputs (8.74)
Posted by mugwump on 2002-07-07, 10:52:05 (207.173.231.149)
Your thoughts about speaker cable? Seeing no need to buy a pricey hi-end cable for this purpose; I'm wondering if the benefits of Canare's large gauge (14 AWG) star quad speaker cable would be *audibl .......

26: Go back in time some 25 yrs to HQD Mark Levinson (8.72)
Posted by Joe M on 2004-03-17, 12:41:08 (66.217.194.38)
combo............. >>> An internationally known high-end combination was Mark Levinson's HQD-system. Each transducer consisted of two Quad ESL electrostatic loudspeakerpannels and a Dec .......

27: kg 5150 or 300-794 amplifier ???? (8.70)
Posted by crazy al on 2002-03-15, 07:13:24 (136.205.16.3)
Which is better KG 5150 or a PE 300-794 subwoofer amplifier ???? .......

28: Re: How to connect a sub to a stereo receiver (8.37)
Posted by Rod M on 2003-10-11, 18:07:06 (204.94.81.82)
According to Mirage, there should be speaker level connections to do what you want: Recommended connection for Stereo applications: High Level Inputs and High Level Outputs Located on the rear of your .......

29: Adding a Subwoofer to my Stereo System w/McInosh Amp (8.36)
Posted by mike555 on 2010-04-04, 13:25:57 (68.81.60.195)
Hi. I just got most of my stereo system set up, finally, and it sounds pretty spectacular, but for one issue. I am running a Rega P5 turntable, Rega Exact 2 cartridge, Graham Slee Reflex M phono stage .......

30: Question about Subwoofer XOver & Connection (8.36)
Posted by calbear81 on 2009-01-27, 20:32:42 (24.22.209.39)
Hey Inmates, I just picked up a M&K VX-1250 locally to complement my Focal 807V speakers. I have a PS Audio Trio Pre-Amp & Power Amp (the one they used at CES this year!) which has both Balanced XLR a .......

31: RE: Crown XLS DriveCore Amp Craze on YouTube........ (8.34)
Posted by svisner on 2020-03-26, 07:38:37 (96.83.74.33)
I am using the XLS 1502 to drive my Ohm subwoofer, and it does that task quite well. However, I have tried this amplifier with other speakers (Maggies and others) and, frankly, I have found it quite s .......

32: Subwoofer high level input connections (8.32)
Posted by xavier on 2007-11-03, 23:26:45 (24.255.8.222)
I remember reading somewhere that certain amplifiers should NOT be hooked up to the high level inputs of subwoofer plate amps. If I recall correctly, it was specifically some of the TriPath amps. Does .......

33: Does Home Theater 2.0 (Stereo) still necessitate a receiver? (8.26)
Posted by MonikerN/A on 2006-04-10, 12:08:23 (71.198.144.97)
Does Home Theater 2.0 (Stereo) still necessitate a receiver? I am interested in arranging a home theater system that is two-channel based and have wondered if an integrated surround receiver is still .......

34: Question about Paradigm X-30 (8.22)
Posted by abraham on 2001-12-16, 11:21:33 (24.181.213.191)
I would like to integrate a subwoofer into my stereo system. I have a preamplifier and a seperate amplifier that drives the speakers. Would I be able to put an X-30 in between the preamplifier and amp .......

35: Subwoofer upgrade fever continues… (8.20)
Posted by Samir on 1999-03-10, 19:02:49 (152.163.201.68)
Subwoofer upgrade fever continues… I spoke with Shane at RBH Loudspeakers, and he said that he tried a 400 wpc amp in the RBH 1010 subwoofer (It is a dual 10 inch subwoofer with a port, and a 200 WPC .......

36: This is a long shot, but here goes... (8.19)
Posted by madnash on 2003-07-21, 09:40:12 (68.74.198.186)
The loud low frequency sound generated by the thunder caused the subwoofer cone to vibrate violently. The woofer cone vibration generated a voltage in the driver voice coil/magnet. The generated volta .......

37: REVIEW: Audiosource 7 T Amplifier (SS) (8.14)
Posted by svisner on 2007-12-11, 19:58:13 (66.92.147.207)
Model: 7 T Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: 299 Description: Class T Power Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Audiosource Review by svisner on December 11, 2007 at 19:58:13 IP .......

38: Consider a plate amplifier (8.13)
Posted by Kloss on 2012-12-04, 06:32:17 (50.50.176.185)
would solve many of your issues allow you to biamp and have more adjustment of subs. .......

39: Monarchy SM-70s for Home Theater (8.13)
Posted by Andy K on 2004-06-29, 20:10:07 (138.89.142.173)
Does anyone have experience using Monarchy SM-70s for Home Theater? I envision a 5.1 system with 3 monarchy SM-70s driving the 3 front and 2 surround speakers. I would use the extra channel to drive t .......

40: REVIEW: QSC RMX-1450 Amplifier (SS) Review by The Defiler at Audio Asylum (8.12)
Posted by The Defiler on 2000-10-10, 13:51:14 (207.16.26.232)
As per my earlier review on the Rotel RMB-1095, which has now somehow been lost, the QSC-1450 is an outstanding amplifier that kicks but. Rated at 280 watts/stereo @ 8 Ohms 450 watts/stereo @ 4 Ohms .......

41: Looking for help w/Genesis subwoofer (8.10)
Posted by David S. on 2002-06-15, 14:17:34 (12.248.137.119)
Just recently received a Genesis 900 subwoofer from an auction. The bad news is that it appears to have arrived DOA! As you can see from the picture, the GSAT amplifier has a toasted capacitor & induc .......

42: REL Strata III replacement amp options (8.10)
Posted by frogman on 2016-09-11, 10:02:03 (96.250.176.82)
Hi guys, The amp in my Strata III subwoofer bit the dust. REL has no replacements available. I am looking for an amplifier/xover that has speaker level input connections like the original did. A stand .......

43: Will a sub help an under-powered amp? (8.07)
Posted by Matthew G. on 2002-05-28, 11:16:20 (162.83.226.22)
It's been suggested to me that using an active subwoofer can help ease the demands on an amp that is running out of steam. This makes some sense, in that the lower frequencies are the most demanding o .......

44: RE: REVIEW: Hypex Electronics Nilai500DIY 250W stereo power amplifier kit Amplifier (SS) (8.06)
Posted by kh6idf on 2024-06-01, 05:49:49 (96.8.253.59)
Not sure if the Nilai modules will end up being used as sub amps as Hypex has their 'plate amps' used in powered subs, but the Nilai modules could certainly power a subwoofer. .......

45: If you are considering an integrated amp... (8.04)
Posted by ynot on 2004-06-01, 11:49:59 (209.128.29.254)
I recently purchased the Cayin 265Ai Class A integrated amplifier from Allied TV and Sound in Ontario, Canada. I am driving Paradigm Reference 40 v.2 speakers with subwoofer. When I first hooked it up .......

46: Musical Sub Suggestion for Maggie MMGs? (8.04)
Posted by MeDotOrg on 2000-03-23, 16:54:38 (208.234.152.130)
I recently bought a pair of MMGs and have fallen in love with the sound. The biggest problem with Maggies is that the elevator doesn’t go all the way to the basement: On the MMGs, there is no apprecia .......

47: A Modest Upgrade (8.00)
Posted by svisner on 2020-04-25, 07:28:20 (96.83.74.33)
I added to my desktop system a Schitt Sys passive input switch and volume controller. This small device matches the Schitt Modi 2 DAC I use (alongside an Aune T1 DAC/headphone amp) driving a Dayton DT .......

48: RE: need help choosing a powerful 2 ch reciever (7.97)
Posted by Pat D on 2013-01-03, 13:44:10 (142.167.94.251)
The Yamaha R-S700 has has a good amplifier section, quite powerful and very quiet. The phono preamp (MM) seems very good. The main sonic defect is a very mediocre headphone output, which is bassy and .......

49: Agree! Thank you! (7.94)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-03, 07:39:26 (64.171.5.80)
I had the same experience when I improved the mounting of my amplifier. The bass got leaner and cleaner. I also had similar improvement by separating the powered subwoofer and amplifier on to their ow .......

50: Well... (7.86)
Posted by Barry S on 2000-12-28, 06:29:19 (38.26.137.102)
REL's were designed to run from the high level outputs (speaker outputs) of an amp. This allows the subwoofer to carry the sonic signature of the amp and blend into the main speakers. No crossover at .......

51: in all seriousness -- as mentioned below, perfect subwoofer amplifiers (7.85)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2020-03-25, 06:32:30 (71.192.138.56)
Block diagram source: https://www.electroschematics.com/audio-amplifiers-from-class-a-to-t/ Lots of power for short money. Horses for courses, as they say. I have a philosophical issue with Class D ( .......

52: RE: 1000-2000 watt subwoofer for home? (7.74)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2010-08-02, 18:12:10 (76.15.255.9)
1. You need a subwoofer amplifier for this. The vast majority of surround systems do not have any amps for the sub channel. 2. There are many DIY sites for subwoofers. Have you Googled today? 3. Find .......

53: Re: Line-level vs Speaker Level connection for Subwoofer (7.70)
Posted by Neil G on 2005-06-05, 12:07:20 (142.165.192.101)
There wouldn't be any impedance problems at all. The sub draws extremely little from the amp to derive the signal and doesn't create any extra amplifier load. A lot of sub manufacturers recommend runn .......

54: Re: Look here, please (7.66)
Posted by Paul† on 2000-06-15, 06:27:08 (172.161.81.23)
I guess I underestimated the perceived quality required in a subwoofer amplifier. I don't normally base a purchase on a manufacturers specifications. Who/What's a Mytr? .......

55: RE: A related question (7.64)
Posted by svisner on 2018-06-19, 19:11:39 (96.83.74.33)
I should have added Crown XLS 1000 power amplifier used to drive an Ohm subwoofer. .......

56: Should work with subwoofers that use the amplifier output (7.64)
Posted by rkw on 2000-04-17, 00:56:17 (63.201.33.106)
Certain powered subwoofers such as REL and some models of Velodyne can use the amplifier output as their input signal (in fact this is the configuration that REL recommends for their subwoofers). You’ .......

57: Re: I hear the radio but I have no tuner...what is up? (7.61)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2003-07-18, 07:23:30 (207.91.86.5)
Poorly filtered power supply in the subwoofer's amplifier is allowing RF riding on the powerlines through which is being demodulated by the subwoofer's amplifier. Or it's coming in the inputs. Even wi .......

58: Best way to connect Paradigm PS1200 subwoofer ? (7.56)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2004-09-08, 16:28:31 (141.157.238.112)
Hello there: I have a Paradigm PS1200 powered subwoofer and in the Owner's Manual they explain several different ways to connect to the audio-system, I would like to listen your experiences/comments a .......

59: Re: Biamp X-over question (7.51)
Posted by PC Dude on 1999-06-25, 09:29:13 (216.19.0.148)
The big advantage to biamping is being able to use a separate amplifier to drive the low end, thus freeing up the main amplifier from having to reproduce these frequencies that typically eat up the ma .......

60: Re: Equipment "Classes" (7.47)
Posted by vasyachkin on 2003-08-21, 02:21:16 (24.189.4.79)
when spoken of an amplifier it means something totally different, than speaking of any other component. for an amp, class ( A, B, AB, H, D ) denotes the configuration of the amplifier's output stage. .......

61: Re: How to integrate subwoofer into stereo system (7.44)
Posted by abraham on 2001-09-02, 13:06:47 (24.181.213.191)
My reason for not doing that is because I don't want to send frequencies below 50hz or to the tube amplifier, and speakers. Abraham .......

62: 3 front channels -> 2 front channels? (7.42)
Posted by csown on 2001-11-20, 10:08:18 (129.105.122.65)
Kurt, I'm new to this HT thing and I've been wondering how the phantom center channel thing works. Obviously, the amplifier has separated out the channels so that center information is no longer provi .......

63: RE: No (7.41)
Posted by � on 2011-06-03, 18:47:22 (98.238.230.233)
Apparently he doesn't have the capability to measure impedance, limited to only having the use of a DMM/ohmeter. He can only measure resistance (DC). So yes they are 4 ohm voice coils. However it does .......

64: Bryston 4B NRB or Aragon 4004? (7.36)
Posted by Adkins on 2008-03-09, 08:04:53 (121.97.241.91)
I will be using the amps to power my DIY 18" subwoofer. which is a better amplifier for bass? I could get both for nearly the same price. thanks for any comments 7 suggestions .......

65: How Should I Set This Up? (7.36)
Posted by tapar1 on 2002-11-10, 14:51:33 (166.90.44.98)
I'm looking for some help with setting up a 2 channel system for my living room... I have a Marantz CC3000 CD player, Epos M12 speakers sitting on Lovan Ballet II 2400 stands, and a Dayton Vance Titan .......

66: Like the great poet himself (7.34)
Posted by hexenboden on 2002-09-01, 21:13:28 (63.186.225.37)
"(a) I understand it can be used just as a Room Correction System or as an amplifier also, how are you using it? " The Tact RCS 2.2X is not an amplifier. Tact also manufactures digital amps. I suggest .......

67: Re: Equitech Q650 Balanced Power Conditioner - Is this accurate? (7.32)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2005-06-27, 11:20:58 (207.91.86.2)
I have the 2Q. The question that I have about Stern's "comparison" is whether the differences he perceives are simply the result of not having the high-current components connected to balanced power w .......

68: Efficiency of main speakers with subwoofer (7.32)
Posted by Tubenstein on 2017-07-04, 10:16:35 (58.152.26.14)
Since adding subwoofers to the system, it might require to roll off the low end of the main speaker (example high pass filter at 95hz), this means the main speaker is no longer needed to responsible u .......

69: sub-amp (7.29)
Posted by Jesse on 2000-03-22, 22:09:35 (198.82.91.125)
Does anyone have suggestions about where I can find a home-subwoofer amplifier for less that $200? I'm looking for 8-Ohms, and with a variable low-pass crossover and all that good stuff, at 100W. I've .......

70: Re: BW Nautilus 805s with sub, blow away Nautilus 803s and Nautilus 804s. (7.29)
Posted by RBrezins on 2001-08-19, 15:36:34 (194.178.172.99)
Hi, I too own Nautilus 805s (without any sub). But I would like to know which amplifier(s) you use? I bought mine after very long listening sessions with my own amplifier (one Quad 303). It surprising .......

71: RE: ground-up system for 2000 (7.29)
Posted by Bromo33333 on 2012-02-02, 10:10:38 (173.225.52.226)
If you haven't pulled the trigger, the suggestion I'd make is to have 2 better channels of sound (or even 2.1) rather than 5.1 channels. SO if your interest is primarily vinyl and want good sports/mov .......

72: Re: Does Home Theater 2.0 (Stereo) still necessitate a receiver? (7.29)
Posted by MonikerN/A on 2006-04-10, 13:25:03 (71.198.144.97)
Thank you for your replies. The integrated tube two channel amplifier that I refer to is the Onix SP3. Although this amplifier does have two inputs, it seems that it may be difficult to utilize the S .......

73: blowing woofers versus tweeters (7.22)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2003-08-26, 08:15:34 (136.2.1.153)
With woofers more powerful amplifiers are more dangerous. Clipping harmonics would add to a mid-range driver's workload or a tweeter's workload but would have little effect on true bass drivers. Many .......

74: Available on Amazon (7.15)
Posted by 4everyoung on 2018-03-23, 10:02:31 (184.59.210.184)
Here's the link .......

75: RE: REVIEW: Trends Audio TA-10.1 Amplifier (SS) (7.12)
Posted by Tubo on 2007-06-05, 12:00:18 (165.24.252.190)
I was going to wait until the review got moved to the Amp forum, but since it has not, I will put in my two cents. I agree with the reviewer. I have been using a Trends TA-10.1 amp in my bedroom with .......

76: Why would you care? Listing components tells one very little about how they sound in a particular room. (7.09)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2006-06-28, 16:36:10 (209.104.139.41)
I think my 8-Track dream system is amusing. My speakers are set up for near-field listening about 4-5ft. from my ears in a large room, and they are also located five or more feet from any wall: -Cambr .......

77: What drivers have you already investigated? (7.05)
Posted by Edp on 2024-08-13, 11:04:50 (104.35.189.164)
How are you determining these drivers are not suitable? I'm assuming your target is a sealed topology. To get a sealed alignment to do 25 hz f3, you will need an amplifier that has transfer function .......

78: RE:how about TeacCR-H101DAB (7.02)
Posted by BigguyinATL on 2016-04-15, 07:09:43 (12.178.8.162)
a little less power - but adds and optical in (for whole house audio) and also a subwoofer out and an efficient size. Oh and a bluetooth receiver built in too! I have used the same amplifier (the AI10 .......

79: Re: HELP ME TO IDENTIFY THIS SUBWOOFER FROM JANIS / We have an I.D. (6.98)
Posted by audioman on 2004-07-06, 09:02:32 (69.193.176.36)
Much thanks to one of the members of the Asylum who responded immediately in helping me I.D. the sub. It appears it is a Janis W1 with 100 watt cross-over/amplifier and likely 12-15 years old, maybe m .......

80: Re: right and left speaker output into one sub (6.98)
Posted by Bob Wortman on 2002-07-10, 16:31:36 (24.151.25.51)
NO!!!!!. You will be shorting the left and right channels to each other at best you will now have bad mono at worst you will blow up your amplifier. A and B speaker outputs are not separately amplifi .......

81: Denon AVR-5800 Receiver or Separates? (6.97)
Posted by vlad on 2001-01-18, 12:24:42 (24.218.13.192)
i am having difficulty deciding between using a Denon AVR-5800 (170 wpc) HT Receiver or putting together components. coming up with a good combination of components is a challenge. specifically proces .......

82: RE: Review: Audio Engine A2+ (6.94)
Posted by The Dill on 2016-01-05, 07:23:42 (50.188.174.254)
I have a Audioengine N22 amplifier, Audioengine P4 Speakers on DS2 stands with a Velodyne 8100X Subwoofer as my office/desktop system and it sounds great! .......

83: RE: Recommendations for ($1K systems (6.92)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-07-27, 22:55:44 (108.185.129.12)
Given your budget constraint, you might consider the Audioengine HD6 powered wireless speakers for $700 together with their subwoofer for $350. That gets you up and running. There's no outlay for an a .......

84: Chronologicaly I loved looking at: my... (6.92)
Posted by Lowrider on 2007-07-12, 00:50:20 (195.13.215.84)
Pentagram speakers, McIntosh amplifier, B&O's first CD player, Sonus Faber EAII and Signum, Krell Showcase processor, B&W PV1 subwoofer, Cayin A-88T... Antonio Melo Ribeiro .......

85: Re: HELP...First "high-end" system (6.92)
Posted by Pat D on 2001-08-08, 06:10:30 (198.164.200.232)
The first thing I would suggest is to listen to the Paradigm Reference Series, notably the Studio 40 and Studio 60. These are a little less sensitive than the Monitor 90, but I think they sound better .......

86: Stereo System/Subwoofer Matching/Connection (6.89)
Posted by synergisticone969 on 2018-04-09, 11:48:09 (104.136.80.12)
To Whom it Might Generate Interest: I am in the process of "building" a secondary stereo system, the left and right channel monitors of which are "Audience Audio", Clairaudient 1+1 V2+'s...and wish .......

87: confused (6.87)
Posted by jshilsinger on 2011-05-19, 16:06:48 (173.59.49.201)
I currently have the Sony DAV-X1V system but the damn disc changer won't play anything anymore. I didn't cover it when we bombed for fleas. Anyway, I want to replace it. I've got some older(nice) equi .......

88: RE: SVS Introduces First In-Wall Subwoofer (6.86)
Posted by Sibelius on 2022-09-04, 14:01:13 (24.6.59.190)
Thanks, I missed that. Then I guess the sub outs on my amp go to their amplifier on the rack. Wonder how well it all integrates. Lots of work if it doesn't. I would like fewer cables! Think I'll stick .......

89: Anybody up for their *Dream System* description ??? (6.86)
Posted by Feanor on 2021-09-26, 08:11:01 (99.243.250.41)
It's fun once in a while and can help us clarify our objectives. Please observe three constraints : Stereo only, no HT or multichannel Useable in your current listening space NO budget restricti .......

90: Re: At "slightly" less cost than a Tact component (6.82)
Posted by BassNut on 2003-04-28, 15:28:32 (136.1.1.33)
Mine is hooked up between a Marchand XM9 active crossover and an Onkyo 150wpc basic amplifier I use to power my DIY dual voice coil subwoofer. .......

91: thrift shop score (6.81)
Posted by Hank on 2010-08-31, 12:16:08 (64.160.116.225)
I just purchased a pair of MK K-7s at the local Goodwill for $6.00! I crossed my fingers and hooked them up to a Vector Research VRX 3500A ($15.00 at the American Cancer Society thrift) 35 wpc dual am .......

92: Re: Yeah, Elvis could have done better... (6.81)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2003-02-23, 06:32:17 (12.253.200.214)
Hi Chris - You must know the breed better than I do because you're absolutely correct about his demeanor. Mr. Elvis thinks he's bigger than he is and he enjoys running and playing with big dogs more t .......

93: Re: For the best sound EVERYTHING should be integrated. (6.74)
Posted by Norm Strong on 2003-01-10, 23:25:16 (12.228.89.226)
I've given this matter quite a bit of thought. Integrating the speaker with its power amp makes lots of sense. The trouble is you end up with a separate amplifier and a separate line cord for each spe .......

94: I sort of do that... (6.65)
Posted by Lowrider on 2007-07-31, 01:03:13 (195.13.215.84)
In one system it is the subwoofer that is grounded, separate socket, disconnected the ground on the other sockets... My new system was grounded as you say, but changed to ground the amplifier followin .......

95: Many cheaper choices (6.61)
Posted by Krellnot on 2001-01-20, 11:14:07 (24.161.11.199)
I do not pretend to know that much about the BAT VK5i other than its price. I have demoed it several times and always liked it (although its tough to say I liked the systems because of it strictly). I .......

96: price i was quoted for the Denon AVR-5800 was $3799 (6.58)
Posted by vlad on 2001-01-18, 16:48:46 (24.218.13.192)
thanks for the comment. where can you get this price?       RECEIVER:     Denon Receiver AVR-5800 $3799 SURROUND PROCESSOR/PRE-AMP:     Parasound A/V C .......

97: No (6.58)
Posted by Pat D on 2000-03-22, 13:45:21 (198.103.184.3)
I usually leave the system on when I am home, although not the components I am not using. When I leave the house or will not be using the equipment for an extended period, I turn it all off from the s .......

98: RE: Pre out on Marantz SR5009 (6.57)
Posted by Markw* on 2015-01-31, 07:39:23 (76.116.112.176)
First off, let's clarify "pre-outs" from "zone 2 outs" They are NOT the same nor are they interchangeable. "Zone 2 outs" send a full range signal, not just LFE, which is what the "sub outs" in the "p .......

99: Good Upgrades??? (6.56)
Posted by Eben on 2000-03-07, 15:47:31 (131.252.136.222)
My system: Creek 4330 Integrated, Arcam Alpha 7SE CDP, ProAc Tablette 2000 Signature Speakers. I would like opinions on upgrades of the CDP, and amplification plus addition of a subwoofer. I'm unplugg .......

100: EQ works a lot better for cutting output rather than boosting output (6.55)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2003-07-06, 11:15:44 (136.2.1.153)
EQ for Bass Boost: Most sealed enclosure subwoofers, for example, have low frequency boost (EQ) but the extra amplifier power required and additional driver excursion (stroke) was known before the eng .......

101: You won't have to worry about blowing a subwoofer driver with 20wpc ... but the sound quality may suffer (6.53)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2005-03-22, 10:27:21 (209.104.139.41)
The efficiency of your speakers, how loud you listen, the size of your room and how well it is sealed, and how much deep bass your music contains determines how much subwoofer power you'll need. It's .......

102: Re: A variety of reasons... (6.53)
Posted by Paul† on 2000-06-14, 12:52:20 (172.162.25.105)
1) No, you can't hear it, but it might cause a bowel movement! 2) There's only so much money -- more into the subwoofers = less for the amplifier. 3) No, but if you break the windows with 10 Hz bass, .......

103: Looking for a failry inexpensive setup to push my electronic music collection. (6.49)
Posted by WestSide Bridge on 2011-11-08, 14:58:54 (76.184.163.143)
I'm wanting to take my digital music beyond what I can get from my Klipsche PC speakers. This setup will only be for music, I have a gaming PC for games, and an HTPC with a Dennon 7.1 setup for movies .......

104: Low level sub inputs, of course... (6.47)
Posted by Lowrider on 2007-05-10, 01:03:19 (195.13.215.84)
The main amplifier and the speakers dont have to play low frequencies, less power uded, less driver strain, and I dont understand why sending distortion to the subwoofer could sound better... Less dis .......

105: Desktop Schitt (6.47)
Posted by svisner on 2020-06-11, 08:52:57 (96.83.74.33)
Here's a (fairly poor) photo of my stack for my desktop system, which makes working from home more tolerable indeed. Different computers feed both a Schitt Modi DAC and an Aune T1/24bit DAC. Both f .......

106: BASS Management: What's the best way? (6.44)
Posted by Newbie doobie doo on 2002-10-02, 09:13:15 (192.67.48.22)
I have a combined HT, audio system. My speakers are M&K S150 - which are desiged to be used with a subwoofer, since they only reach down to about 80Hz. I currently use a Yamaha receiver as pre/pro fee .......

107: Re: Norh Le Amp - GOOD OR BAD? (6.44)
Posted by doug s. on 2001-10-05, 08:35:36 (156.40.103.61)
hi michael, perhaps i misunderstood yer email - it *was* kinda ambiguous. i hope ewe don't mind my copying it here - perhaps ewe could explain further. as i can sell my amps for ~$400 each, plus inclu .......

108: Abe Collins, I have a question for you... (6.42)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2002-05-04, 16:50:32 (205.188.195.147)
Hello there: I just read your reply, I have the McCormack RLD-1 preamplifier and the McCormack DNA-225 power amplifier, I like the combo; but as you know they are solid state, sometimes I feel the sou .......

109: my query (6.41)
Posted by markyboy156@outlook.com on 2018-10-02, 16:51:57 (81.96.205.122)
hi can you please tell me how does the chane sbe 118 subwoofer compare to the svs pb16 ultra subwoofer in terms of performance and lowest sub frequency and how low in frequecy possible does the sbe 11 .......

110: Can you put seperate Integrated Amplifier? (6.41)
Posted by ronyweissman@hotmail.com on 2001-08-03, 04:05:43 (195.115.40.226)
My problem is that i am considering adding vandersteen subwoofer, and that requires a line level high-pass filter to be placed between pre- and power-amp. Am I out of luck? The amp does have pre-amp .......

111: Re: Clipping versus damping factor and other things. (6.40)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2005-10-14, 16:17:24 (66.81.85.159)
Any amplifier designers out there care to chime in? I say that if amp "A" has the same GAIN as amp "B" but amp "A' has 25,000 more Joules of "reserve power", both amps will clip the signal of a rims .......

112: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (6.39)
Posted by TKP on 2000-07-18, 05:46:50 (209.255.167.195)
I already have the second Multiamp. I am waiting for the pair of marble nOr 9.0 with the biamping capability to check out the nOrh Multiamp in the active biamping mode. I agreed with you that the subw .......

113: Keep the end table but get one of these. (6.38)
Posted by M-dB on 2018-08-30, 16:33:57 (76.102.201.58)
https://hometheaterhifi.com/volume_12_4/velodyne-sms1-digital-drive-sub-manager-12-2005-part-1.html During an in home comparison when we moved the Studio III out from the corner and using a Room Optim .......

114: Re: FT Audio LW-1 (passive) (6.35)
Posted by Hyperion on 2000-10-11, 12:00:48 (202.161.153.4)
Lack of deep bass obviously pertains to the limitation of the main speakers. They do have overachieving bass for something so compact but no, they dont break the laws of physics. One can only get so m .......

115: Best way to add an Active Sub ? (6.35)
Posted by audioheaven on 2007-12-12, 09:35:38 (63.116.190.132)
Hello inmates, Recently I am contemplating on adding an active sub-woofer to my stereo system. I think my system is lacking some base. I want the system to be little more live and engaging. I did not .......

116: Plate amp (6.34)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2011-10-05, 20:34:59 (66.178.144.215)
A plate amp is a mono amplifier with an active lowpass filter built in, intended to drive a subwoofer. It is designed to be mounted in a cutout in the enclosure that houses the subwoofer driver -- it .......

117: Changing a power cord is like adding a subwoofer? ... This is so easily measured ... and so easily imagined (6.34)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2005-08-13, 10:59:10 (209.104.139.41)
A subwoofer is designed to extend the bass frequency response of regular speakers by about an octave (typically 25-50Hz.) with low harmonic distortion bass. To even suggest that changing a power cord .......

118: Re: Popping noise from Speakers (6.32)
Posted by Glen on 2000-10-26, 11:09:16 (207.122.42.143)
You say the popping noise occurs in only one Active 20. Have you swapped them between channels to see if the popping noise follows the speaker ? I recently had a subwoofer in which the sound was cutti .......

119: Re: Best System for $20K (6.31)
Posted by Pat D on 1999-07-08, 13:03:11 (198.103.184.3)
Why must you spend $20,000? I will propose a system which will be accurate and powerful, for much less. Not that I want to discourage you from supporting the economy, but at least make sure that what .......

120: Int Amp going into mono?!? (6.29)
Posted by Flood5 on 2000-06-29, 22:55:07 (216.26.16.198)
My integrated amplifier has preouts and main ins. I also have a powered subwoofer with a mono line input. I tried placing a Y cable acoss the main in and pre outs, and running a Y splitter off them an .......

121: Velodyne HGS Servo Hum - can it be stopped? (6.23)
Posted by Samir on 2001-12-04, 16:42:49 (152.163.195.179)
I have the Velodyne HGS 18 inch subwoofer. I use it for home theater, it goes off for stereo. There is a slight hum that comes from the speaker itself, even with everything (but power) disconnected. I .......

122: Hexenboden: that is a great post, thanks for sharing with us your experiences/impressions on (6.23)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2002-09-01, 20:49:54 (152.163.188.5)
the TACT 2.2x; indeed it seems to be a great product, I've read nothing but praisings about it. I have questions: (a) I understand it can be used just as a Room Correction System or as an amplifier al .......

123: Re: ANY DIGITAL CROSSOVER INFO?????????? (6.18)
Posted by DK on 2000-04-19, 18:37:10 (208.234.230.79)
What I don't understand with these digital crossovers is, how do you control the volume? I don't see any master volume controls with these guys, but they seem to have built-in DACs. What I would like .......

124: Maggie,Rega,Adcom,Tjoeb...I need help! (6.17)
Posted by jlharden on 2000-02-15, 18:08:31 (216.175.46.47)
I'm trying to build a system around a pair of Magneplaner 1.6 QR speakers and a yet to be determined subwoofer. I'm attempting to put together a high bang for the buck system and my first thought was .......

125: You think that's something...... (6.16)
Posted by Ozzy on 2018-08-30, 04:42:05 (160.84.253.236)
....I had "high end" system on a motorcycle. Wind noise? LOL Alpine head unit JL Audio speakers in the fairing JL Audio amplifier in one saddle bag JL Audio subwoofer (yes, you read that right) in the .......

126: What if only two channels are used? (6.15)
Posted by Thur on 1999-08-07, 04:59:09 (128.248.71.158)
The more I read on these sites, the more unhappy I am with my prologic receiver. In my simplistic mind, I gather that dividing the output componentry into two front, two rear, a center channel, and a .......

127: Thanks to everyone who replied - this is really good info (6.14)
Posted by Chris from Lafayette on 2019-11-28, 11:05:32 (77.111.247.134)
Just a little more info on my particular subwoofer: it's a pretty large and heavy VMPS (a company which no longer exists, unfortunately) unit with a 15" front-firing speaker and a 15" downward-firing .......

128: RE: Hummmmmmmm (6.14)
Posted by Sceptica Chymist on 2007-11-20, 05:21:30 (72.78.242.185)
My Guess is that your problem comes from the fact that you are feeding the HIGH level input(s) of the sub from the LOW level outputs of your amplifier. The sub HIGH level input has a high impedence an .......

129: RE: Desktop Listeners (6.13)
Posted by The Dill on 2014-02-14, 09:12:25 (50.188.168.47)
Audioengine N22 amplifier, Audioengine P4 Speakers on DS2 stands with Velodyne 8100X Subwoofer (under desk), Sony XDR-F1HD tuner modified by Mike at Radio X. DH Labs Silversonic speaker cables & in .......

130: +1 Get yourself a subwoofer, dial it in properly and report back. Also. (6.13)
Posted by Vic D on 2011-09-22, 09:19:23 (50.131.162.29)
Along with rpl's suggestion somtimes a sub can open things up. Your amplifier might not like silver speaker cables. Try some very inexpensive but large copper cable from Home Depot or Radio Shack. If .......

131: RE: Desperate for advice please! (6.12)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2009-09-12, 04:31:46 (90.211.70.159)
An amplifier is for stereo/music and a receiver is for surround sound. An amplifier only amplifies the source (CD player, DVD/Blu-Ray etc) and so if you spend, say, �400 on an amplifier, all the mone .......

132: Anyone know how to hook up a REL subwoofer to a pair of monoblocks?? (6.11)
Posted by J Harris on 2000-12-16, 14:46:08 (151.202.68.163)
According to the instruction manual, I'm supposed to take the Neutrik Speakon interconnect and hook up the red and black leads to the right speaker terminals (on one monoblock, for me), and the yellow .......

133: Yes, I have the Paradigm PS-1200 powered subwoofer plugged to the Hydra and (6.10)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2002-05-11, 06:13:06 (205.188.195.136)
the sound is better in every sense. The Hydra is a great component, I have all my components plugged to it, including the cheap small TV and the colors are a lot better. Try and let me know, please. N .......

134: RE: Subs vs. "natural" bass (6.10)
Posted by JimL on 2007-12-31, 23:33:54 (75.161.22.155)
The potential advantages of subwoofers are: 1) you can position the subwoofers for best deep bass while positioning the main speakers for best midbass, midrange, highs, and imaging - this can result i .......

135: Opinion needed on NAD amplifier specs (6.09)
Posted by joeljoel1947 on 2005-03-22, 08:52:21 (65.202.11.7)
Just want a 2nd opinion on something. I am trying to drive a passive subwoofer with 2 10" 4 OHM Kef drivers in a large stereo transmission line design (resistive). I have a spare NAD receiver that I c .......

136: Vandersteen 2Ce Signature / Ayre AX-7 integrated? (6.09)
Posted by mshan on 2002-07-20, 21:10:58 (158.252.80.38)
At the recent Home Entertainment Exposition in New York City, one dealer was demonstrating the Vandersteen 2Ce Signature speakers with the Ayre AX-7 integrated amplifier. I read comments elsewhere (I .......

137: RE: Build a $7500 system. (6.08)
Posted by bullethead on 2014-12-06, 05:29:15 (173.68.58.101)
Bel Canto C7R DAC Integrated Amplifier (around 3 and a half K) Sonos Connect ($350) Anthony Gallo Reference Strada 2 and TR-3D Subwoofer (3K) leave the rest for nice speaker cable and get yourself a n .......

138: RE: Poll - Where is your stuff made? (6.07)
Posted by rkeman on 2012-10-22, 14:37:50 (67.8.17.181)
Receiver - Malasia Blu Ray Player - China Projector - Japan Screen - Taiwan Headphones - Austria Turntable - Japan and USA Cartridge - USA Speakers - USA In my garage using "foreign and domestic comp .......

139: Should I connect the King Cobra power cord to my amp or to my pre-amp? (6.07)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2002-04-14, 04:27:50 (205.188.198.152)
Hi there: I just bought the great high-end power cord King Cobra v.1 (from Power Snakes), and I'd like to listen your opinions/suggestions about where I would get it best: should I install it to my pr .......

140: Re: Use a REL sub w/ the Ayre AX-7 Integrated? (6.03)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2002-06-26, 19:34:02 (207.174.191.131)
Hello - I'm not quite sure why you don't simply call the factory. That's what we're there for. We usually have the best answers regarding our equipment... ;-) The Ayre AX-7, like all Ayre amplifiers, .......

141: System suggestions? (5.98)
Posted by kmiller5 on 2006-02-23, 19:53:58 (70.224.47.216)
I am looking for better 2 channel sound. I do, however watch about 50% movies. While I like the detail that the signalcable silver resolution interconnects add in 2 channel they are too harsh on the t .......

142: RE: help! (5.97)
Posted by PAR on 2017-05-27, 03:51:39 (88.97.21.18)
Streamed music from Spotify and YouTube is stereo not multi-channel. So really you don't want or need a multi-channel audio system. See my earlier email on suitable stereo DAC/Amp and speaker brands t .......

143: Mostly US, Some Asia (5.97)
Posted by Bromo33333 on 2013-05-21, 08:44:15 (173.225.52.226)
Assuming you mean where it was assembled? If so, read on ... Main system: Ayre K-5xeMP Preamplifier in USA (Boulder, Colorado) Ayre V-5xe Amplifier in USA (Boulder, Colorado) Ayre C-5xeMP Disc Player .......

144: Re: blowing woofers versus tweeters (5.96)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2003-08-26, 11:50:51 (136.2.1.153)
You speculations are wrong. With all drivers too much power causes the damage and a small percentage of that power could be clipping harmonics. With a subwoofer driver, however, the clipping harmonics .......

145: Re: the Behringer (5.95)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2007-01-09, 06:49:12 (207.91.86.2)
Based on my ownership of a very similar model, I'm not sure about running the full spectrum of your system through it, and there is a serious cost/benefit question about equalizing a speaker system ab .......

146: Re: Mysterous Shut Down (5.95)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2006-04-17, 15:04:33 (207.91.86.2)
It looks like your amp is not up to the current demands of all five speakers. Probably there's either an internal current limiting protection circuit (to protect against accidental shorts of speaker l .......

147: In addition to what Dean said (5.92)
Posted by 1973shovel on 2023-01-24, 07:43:48 (71.85.6.38)
...you'll need to take into account the input impedance of both the NAD's amplifier section, as well as the sub amp's impedance. You'll be asking the NAD's preamp section to drive two resistances in p .......

148: Any amplifier or receiver can drive 4 ohm speakers -- some may overheat if the speakers are inefficient too (5.90)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2008-03-07, 08:34:38 (66.51.146.158)
In over 40 years as an audiophile, I've had a lot of experience driving 4 ohm speakers with cheap "don't use 4 ohm speakers" receivers. No once did four-ohm speakers cause any damage to these $88 to $ .......

149: RE: REL Strata III replacement amp options (5.88)
Posted by BCR on 2016-09-11, 15:43:58 (75.68.70.130)
This should fit the bill! .......

150: Another option (5.86)
Posted by bilbobaggins on 2004-02-20, 09:56:25 (151.207.240.3)
Is the outlaw ICBM -- which would be overkill in terms of the number of channels but the cost is about the same and performance is reportedly good. Alternately, you could get a separate subwoofer amp .......

151: Amp Modification (5.84)
Posted by shajan on 2003-04-28, 07:27:10 (205.166.66.2)
Hi Guys. I was able to buy on clearence for $25.00 a Polk RMDS1 subwoofer. This sub is part of a HTIB system. The amplifier for all the five channels and the sub are built in the sub. There is a propr .......

152: Almost all receivers can drive 4 ohm speakers with no problem (5.83)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2005-05-23, 08:29:16 (209.104.139.41)
One quick check on the accuracy of a 4 ohm AC nominal impedance rating is to measure the DC resistance across the + and - terminals of the speaker with a meter. If the measurement is 3 ohms DC or more .......

153: Re: New system for the basement (5.80)
Posted by rkeman on 2005-08-31, 12:21:30 (12.168.121.2)
Spend less and get better sound: SEAS Thor from Madisound NAD C352 Denon DVD-2910 The Thor easily compares to speakers costing 3-4x as much, won't need a subwoofer for good bass, and mates very well w .......

154: Re: questions about TacT 2.2 (5.78)
Posted by Brad V on 2002-06-05, 18:58:54 (216.78.174.199)
I'll try and answer you question. First off the new unit is called the RCS 2.2X not the RCS 2.2. I need to make that clear, as take had an older unit which was called the 2.2. The reason you see that .......

155: Re: If new it will have some factory stuff in it.. (5.77)
Posted by BRM on 2004-04-18, 16:31:09 (68.109.15.102)
Listen to the factory speakers for faults. Manytimes, they can be "converted" to sound great via simply blocking the bottom end to them and adding a subwoofer and amplification. I would purchase a nic .......

156: RE: Ah but above port tuning bass reflex has lower IM distortion (5.77)
Posted by highendfan on 2024-08-12, 09:04:12 (142.126.207.170)
Well then, how about these? High-Performance Raw Subwoofers: AudioMiner SDX15 Description: Known for its powerful output and deep bass, the SDX15 is a 15-inch driver designed for high excursion and lo .......

157: The path to energy efficiency... (5.76)
Posted by Duke on 2001-05-06, 14:29:56 (24.17.118.27)
Seems to me if you are going to pursue a truly energy efficient system, you really need to address the efficiency of the loudspeakers. A high-efficiency full range system will require only 1/10 to 1/1 .......

158: Problem w/ speaker level connection... (5.74)
Posted by Kramer on 2000-11-12, 20:40:47 (172.169.255.159)
While I like the idea of using speaker level connections, I have a concern -- what if your main amplifier has limited low-end extension? A low-powered triode amp, for example, might have a quick roll- .......

159: RE: Setting up surround speakers for computer (5.74)
Posted by bassbinotoko on 2010-07-27, 23:26:48 (24.108.107.113)
I'll start with the easy part... the subwoofer. Basically, you build a box out of sheet wood product (MDF is best, but particle board or plywood can work), cut a hole for the woofer, and add a termina .......

160: Newer models and support for older ones (5.71)
Posted by murali on 2007-08-01, 06:56:17 (61.17.222.175)
We all know how the audio world keeps changing models and suddenly you realise that what you bought last year is no longer there, and when it breaks down, the real problem starts. A recent experience. .......

161: several things come to mind... (5.71)
Posted by rtbarr on 2007-05-14, 04:54:29 (68.191.140.235)
Dave's suggestion about phase is very important. I always connect speaker wires so that the marked wire (ribbed on zip, writing on some others, siver if copper/silver) is connected to the black or gro .......

162: car stereo speakers with pc (5.71)
Posted by Norsemanu on 2003-08-28, 13:54:12 (64.175.244.27)
I have a rather unique situation here. I have obtained a racing simulator from the UK which is used for running racing simulation programs on a high end home computer. Problem is, it has a built in so .......

163: Louder, but not better (5.69)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2003-08-25, 06:42:25 (136.1.1.33)
Interference between the multiple drivers, called comb filtering, makes the frequency response worse. This happens even when you use a left speaker and right speaker to create a phantom center image ( .......

164: That depends. (5.67)
Posted by B. King on 2004-06-06, 16:46:29 (67.115.10.86)
It may not be suitable as a true subwoofer if it doesn't have real low-bass response. If you are looking to augment the bass of a pair of small bookshelf speakers it might be OK. You'll also need some .......

165: Articles coming up for inmates wanting a high end computer audio system (5.67)
Posted by John C. - Aussie on 2001-08-21, 17:57:47 (203.21.246.205)
Hi everyone Our area is fortunate to have a very clever and literate designer in its midst. This character, Robert Stronjek, transformed the sound of the bass speakers in the system here and has recen .......

166: Re: Distortion problems or bad build??? (5.67)
Posted by GL on 2001-02-13, 02:52:33 (203.134.154.118)
Your speakers are ok, but the LFE mix on the DVD's you are playing is usually designed to be played through a subwoofer- the .1 part of Digital Dolby 5.1 refers to this. As I said previously- check th .......

167: If you're a hands-on person... (5.62)
Posted by madisonears on 2007-12-31, 10:36:51 (68.185.166.131)
buy and build a kit from Parts Express or Madisound. A subwoofer kit includes a speaker, finished enclosure, amplifier and hardware, thorough instructions and support, if needed. For about one-half th .......

168: questions about TacT 2.2 (5.62)
Posted by BWM on 2002-06-05, 18:33:32 (209.179.50.50)
The more I read about TacT, the more interesting it becomes. But, I'm trying to understand how the TacT components work together. The TacT Audio website is not very good, in my opinion. It confuses mo .......

169: RE: Suggestions for a $3000 budget system (5.62)
Posted by rkeman on 2013-10-31, 13:39:53 (75.112.143.120)
Take the time to carefully consider how the speakers will integrate into the room and the acoustic characteristics of the room itself. Will the speakers have to operate close to the walls? Is the room .......

170: Re: I would be interested to hear your thoughts. . . (5.59)
Posted by Pat D on 2000-06-08, 13:21:39 (198.103.221.3)
Well, as someone has pointed out, the rules require using ONE moniker, although it can be changed if you ask the moderators. This is simply something you have to get used to. As for your list of equip .......

171: I'd keep it simple and fairly cheap ... (5.56)
Posted by Feanor on 2023-05-05, 10:58:32 (99.243.250.41)
... In line with my retirement finances and assuming my current listening room: Speakers: Revel F208 3-way floorstanders Subwoofer: none Amplifier: Topping LA90 , pair, (class A/B; preferably the IC .......

172: King Cobra v.2 power cord experiences/comments? (5.55)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2002-04-03, 08:27:23 (205.188.193.183)
Hello there: I am in the market for a high-end power cord for my McCormack DNA-225 power amplifier, I am considering the King Cobra v.2 power cord (top of the line of Power Snakes), and I'd like to li .......

173: Re: I didn't expect this... let me say something more (5.53)
Posted by Vic D on 2002-12-23, 02:35:07 (64.164.102.114)
My first impressions of the bass response of the HCA-2 was that it was somehow thiner. After a few hours of listening I realized that this amps ability to resolve deep bass is so good that it may seem .......

174: RE: 2500 to spend on a digital system ..... what would you buy ? (5.52)
Posted by Aspheric on 2023-01-14, 07:12:32 (68.34.97.50)
Magnepan speakers (good used set???) (LRS+???) (subwoofer later) VTV Purifi Eigentakt Amplifier Schiit Saga preamplifier Mac Mini music server (can be older model) Gustard x16 (or equivalent) DAC Audi .......

175: Re: No, that is incorrect (5.52)
Posted by Jerry Parker on 2002-08-08, 20:33:54 (208.165.108.156)
Thank you cdb, for the kind words. Surely I have not done as much experimentation as you all, since I was bit by the audio bug only 3 years ago. Back then I was the typical teenager who only cared abo .......

176: Re: Improving system bass response w/ ProAC 2.5's (5.49)
Posted by seta on 1999-08-16, 21:36:46 (203.152.40.168)
Many people, including the dealer and stereophile, told me than the Plinius is the most "tube" sounding solidstate amp they have ever heard. I never believe them at first since I have had Krells and A .......

177: Synergy and Diversity (5.47)
Posted by StereoSavvy on 2003-07-01, 15:11:19 (63.250.183.170)
I think my system has synergy and I was fascinated by how diverse (origin of the each component) my system is! CD Player - Sony DVP-S9000ES - Japan Amplifier - Audio Analogue Puccini Remote - Italy Sp .......

178: yes, i think maximizing driver area and getting the bottom octave (5.45)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2008-12-05, 11:40:36 (213.39.159.45)
as well as using top notch recordings, are key. the best result i ever got in my room was a pair of Magnepan MMGs underpinned by a REL subwoofer and driven by a top notch hybrid amplifier (tiny room t .......

179: Re: REL with Signums (5.44)
Posted by agram on 2002-02-27, 21:47:14 (204.178.119.109)
Can't help you much with the Signums, don't know them. I use a Strata w/ my Linn Tukans. In my system, makes a big difference if I hook up the Strata using line level outs from preamp or "tap in" off .......

180: Continuity and Change (5.44)
Posted by Pat D on 2001-08-16, 07:15:25 (198.164.251.31)
Some of my system has remained in place for over 27 years, notably the old Harmon Kardon 730 receiver which I use as a tuner and possibly some of the interconnects--I am not sure about them, I don't k .......

181: Yamaha RX-V2400 Surround Reciever or Rotel RA 1070 for "3 Channel" guy? (5.42)
Posted by KingP on 2003-11-25, 04:57:46 (24.247.90.35)
I'm buying two B&W 703 speakers and maybe, just maybe, a B&W or Martin Logan subwoofer to accompany them. Not sure if I'll want surround sound later, though I do want the ability to hook up more speak .......

182: The more lines, the better. (5.41)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-08-22, 15:05:15 (66.126.230.24)
IME, separating the power amplifier onto its own line reduces noise from its power supply and interaction with any subwoofer amplifiers (which creates muddy bass if you have them). I have four dedicat .......

183: Interesting . . . (5.40)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2004-05-05, 05:52:42 (207.91.86.2)
I don't own the Plinius, but I've been following this thread. I do own a so-called "balanced power supply" or "balanced isolation transformer" that produces 20 amps of nominal 120VAC in two 60v legs, .......

184: Good Deal? (5.40)
Posted by Mathew on 2005-11-03, 10:47:13 (166.34.129.99)
All, I'm entering the world of pro-audio. I'd like to know if I am making the best first step, and if my prices the best they could be? I plan on running the signal from my computer to an amp and onto .......

185: Final Round in Powe Amplifier desicion, please help me by casting your vote (5.39)
Posted by mg1.6 on 2002-07-24, 11:34:18 (161.130.115.254)
Contenders: 1. Bryston 4B-ST new $1400 (dual mono design 299W/ch measured) 2. Odyssey Stratos $ 1200 (stereo design 2x50W) 3. Odyssey dual mono $1800 (dual mono 2x180W) the new 4B-SST goes above $2000 .......

186: Re: nOrh Multiamp Amplifier (SS) (5.38)
Posted by mbarnes on 2000-07-31, 13:30:26 (192.18.17.3)
I will answer your question directly but I am concerned about being flamed as I often am. The problem with most solid state amplifiers is speed. The majority of solid state amplifiers re built only fo .......

187: Review: Audio Engine A2+ (5.36)
Posted by jedrider on 2016-01-04, 21:15:18 (76.126.254.2)
What are they really for, is the basic question which I shall try to answer. For me, it was a no-brainer, that I needed a relatively compact gift, something that would play music. They're pretty small .......

188: I looked into this (very briefly) and... (5.36)
Posted by polychrome on 2002-06-06, 07:26:02 (130.127.152.218)
...in theory at least an active crossover can be more easily designed and built to a particular standard of quality than a passive crossover. Martin Colloms goes over it in his guide to High End Speak .......

189: Denon 3801 vs. B&K Ref30 (5.35)
Posted by JacekS on 2000-10-27, 06:36:41 (198.200.153.7)
I am looking for opinion. Denon 3801 vs. B&K Ref30. Currently I have NHT VT-2, VS-2a speakers and Sunfire Cinema Grand amplifier. I have to replace my 7 years old Sherwood Dolby ProLogic (no DD or DTS .......

190: You might be talking about the Sony Xplode....... (5.33)
Posted by Benglert on 2002-04-12, 08:52:01 (12.105.158.212)
system that is being produced for certain Fords, a sony amplifier and subwoofer combo. Don't know much more about them. I used to compete in Sound Quality events with cars. You see some high end names .......

191: Pro Amp like Crown K2 or Audiophile Mono like Bryston 7B for passive sub? (5.32)
Posted by GeorgeHolland on 2001-08-06, 17:06:45 (206.63.38.245)
I am considering a Crown K2 for my Sub, an 18” driver in a 4>3’ sealed design. There are some that feel the Crown K2 is the ultimate passive subwoofer amp, but then I read a few archived posts that me .......

192: Is there any point to use expensive wiring if a component uses cheap wiring? (5.31)
Posted by Wumper on 1999-09-14, 17:18:22 (152.163.206.187)
I am just curious, is there any reason to use expensive cables on components and speakers that use cheap wiring? I am wondering now if I should by some thick subwoofer cable for my sub, but I am hesit .......

193: Re: Well... (5.30)
Posted by CarlEber on 2001-08-15, 17:13:35 (209.86.33.18)
If you'll just read the "bible length" online white paper for the Sunfire sub, you'll note that the designer states that the driver actually causes the amplifier to only draw about 400 watts. The driv .......

194: This would be my choice. Your mileage may vary... (5.29)
Posted by George Greek on 2001-05-07, 12:09:57 (152.163.204.203)
For $2600, I would choose: Magnepan MMG's ($550) Parasound P/HP-850 preamp ($250 at audioadvisor.com) Odyssey Stratos amplifier (around $1300 'loaded') Denon DCM-370 HDCD and CD player ($300) Straight .......

195: pre-amplifier suggestions (5.29)
Posted by Mart on 1999-08-13, 04:59:03 (155.218.104.2)
In an ideal world, I'd be asking for ... - 5-channel stereo & Circle surround - center channel compensator - adjustable subwoofer XO - AC-3 & Dolby Pro-Logic - 32bit digital volume adjustment per cha .......

196: RE: AVR + Amp: Mixing new with the old and wading into the Audiophile pool (5.29)
Posted by svisner on 2020-01-24, 10:43:09 (129.6.198.198)
A few thoughts. First - a lot of gear today is quite good. Don't discount something because it does not have an "audiophile" brand name. Plenty of less expensive gear is quite good. Second - Denon .......

197: There is no satisfactory answer for your problem (5.28)
Posted by Soundmind on 2005-05-22, 15:28:52 (24.225.139.141)
If an impedence matching transformer of adequate quality were available, it would be very expensive and might still introduce some audible changes. Any type of resistive network will waste power and r .......

198: More suggestions (5.28)
Posted by Todd B. on 2005-09-04, 04:36:22 (162.42.41.238)
If sound quality is a priority, you may find that a surround sound receiver is not the way to go. The Rotel RA-02 integrated amplifier lists for $500 new, and has excellent sound quality for it's pric .......

199: Re: How many pieces of gear? (5.26)
Posted by Dr. Al on 2001-04-17, 23:08:27 (208.22.103.81)
2 Channel Man, In the last 42+ years I've had: 1 RCA stereo phonograph with detacheable speakers 5 car 8 track players 7 sets of car speaekrs 2 after market cassette decks for cars 2 home 8 track reco .......

200: I love the PM-17 sound ... (5.25)
Posted by Mart on 1999-09-15, 10:50:39 (155.218.169.247)
... but didn't care for the British-style HF attenuated roll-off, which really erks me to no end. We send tons of money for foamed teflon insolated Ag ICs to transmit HFs to minimize artefacts & some .......

Found 200 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.

1: It would work but might be a little mushy (9.61)
Posted by Schu on 2005-12-09, 11:44:42 (63.162.189.17)
You have to be sure that the impedence will match up correctly. Any idea what the impedence of each coil is at 80Hz? If you can get that and match it up with something from them, it is worth a try. I .......

2: I think I can help... (9.61)
Posted by bondmanp on 2003-01-06, 11:25:40 (12.31.173.194)
The impedance and power ratings of a powered subwoofer are a non-issues visa-vis your amp. Whether you hook it up with line-level (RCA) connectors from a subwoofer output jack, or use speaker-level co .......

3: Use the same amp that drives your main speakers (9.25)
Posted by Bob Stern on 2005-04-05, 01:02:38 (24.5.2.72)
When Vandersteen says the powered subwoofer should be driven by a "speaker level" amplifier, what they mean is that the voltage supplied to the subwoofer should be identical to the voltage supplied to .......

4: Need an Amplifier for subwoofer in home surround system (9.23)
Posted by GregNC on 2004-06-11, 16:58:15 (24.176.85.182)
Ok I got a 5.1 speaker system but the sub woofer is passive, it isn't self powered. What I want is a small amplifier just for the subwoofer, that's pretty cheap. Is that possible, does these things ex .......

5: Micromega and subwoofer (9.00)
Posted by mttstn25@gmail.com on 2019-04-04, 21:04:16 (173.88.109.18)
Micromega Tempo 1 integrated amplifier and subwoofer compatability. I have a Micromega Tempo 1 integrated amplifier and the speaker cables wired to some small monitors (non-biwireable speakers.) I wa .......

6: Subwoofer amplifiers (8.74)
Posted by showcasehome@yahoo.com on 2005-08-24, 17:07:49 (65.12.18.243)
I own a Pinnacle PSub-150. (wait, don't laugh), I've changed the subwoofer with a subwoofer out of a B&W ASW800 and would like to find the schematics for the Pinnacle amplifier. I want to bypass the a .......

7: Which subwoofer amp? (8.72)
Posted by victor1 on 2006-05-23, 11:15:28 (209.112.6.245)
It seems the amplifier board on my REL Strata III sub has died. A Canadian dealer can replace it but for 900 Can dollars what is slightly too much for me. Could somebody suggest a subwoofer amp, which .......

8: Re: It generally depends on whether you want the (8.55)
Posted by Schu on 2005-12-22, 12:01:40 (63.162.189.17)
Not sure how clear I was. I am definitely not going to use the amplifier's high pass outputs for my speakers. That's not what I was asking. I was asking whether to use the line level or speaker level .......

9: RE: Ayre AX-7e and subwoofer (8.41)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-03-02, 21:36:08 (209.97.232.111)
The tape outs have a fixed volume and would therefore not be suitable for use with a subwoofer. You need to use a subwoofer with high (speaker) level inputs. This is the best approach anyway, as any s .......

10: RE: What is the use of the Tape Out , Tape In on the back of the amp ? nt (8.41)
Posted by Ron Oehlert on 2007-09-03, 00:23:40 (68.103.9.72)
No per the subwoofer as Tape Out is unaffected via Volume or Tone controls. It should be obvious that Tape In is from a tape recorder (to hear what is pre-recorded on the tape) & Tape Out is to a tape .......

11: Need Amplifier? (8.28)
Posted by marcusmoberg@yahoo.com on 2010-03-12, 21:10:51 (4.230.225.96)
Hey Everybody i'm not an audiophile but know a little about audio. I don't know much Amplifiers & Pre-Amps. 2 Polk RTI A7 Speakers 1 Polk PSW125 Subwoofer Which Amplifier would work best for this setu .......

12: RE: Acurus L10..subwoofer? (8.12)
Posted by John Elison on 2017-09-13, 17:57:37 (74.130.29.193)
Yes, you can use the second set of preamp outputs to drive a powered subwoofer or a pair of powered subwoofers. If you read your manual it states that the second set of preamp outputs are there for co .......

13: Note about subwoofers with balanced BTL amp (8.06)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-05-06, 06:57:21 (73.229.163.4)
Rod if you use a subwoofer connected to the amp's speaker terminals [not just REL brand]: " Its important to note that the Stellar Amplifier is a fully balanced BTL amplifier. As such, the Black termi .......

14: Does anyone make one of these? (8.00)
Posted by Doublej on 2012-01-24, 06:31:57 (128.103.19.239)
I am looking for an integrated amplifier with a subwoofer output and a digital or USB input, tone and balance controls, under $750. Basically I am want a Marantz PM6004 with a DAC in place of the pho .......

15: Re: Blown JBL PB10 Amp? (7.96)
Posted by John Chleapas on 2006-05-01, 11:33:57 (71.245.227.90)
Do a search for reviews of the JBL pb12. One guy simply rebuilt it himself with a non-jbl subwoofer amplifier. Parts Express might be a good source for your parts. I just bought a nice working PB12. I .......

16: Does converting an input to a subwoofer output compromise the amplifier? (7.73)
Posted by Noob on 2005-02-24, 19:11:32 (69.107.121.227)
I'm in the process of buying a Jolida integrated amp (hybrid). Want to know if an input to subwoofer output conversion will cause heat problems, signal degradation, etc. TIA .......

17: Dayton Subwoofer Amp (7.71)
Posted by Tubo on 2006-09-26, 15:28:24 (165.24.252.190)
Does anybody have any experience with the Dayton HPSA1000 plate subwoofer amp or the new Dayton HPSA1000-R component subwoofer amp? I am interested in the new component amp which, like its older plate .......

18: Are you sure? (7.70)
Posted by Schu on 2005-12-09, 07:12:38 (63.162.189.17)
You need a huge inductor and possibly a big cap if you want to filter at 12db vs 6db. I suggest against this though. The big fat inductor is going to kill your bass resolution. If you use an iron core .......

19: BASH or Adcom/which is better (7.57)
Posted by frogman on 2013-09-25, 14:53:30 (142.255.91.115)
This is a follow up to a previous post re the replacement of the BASH amplifier in a Totem Dreamcatcher subwoofer that was DOA. I never got to hear the original amp. Well. I am now using an Adcom GFA5 .......

20: Strategy (7.48)
Posted by djk on 2003-07-12, 18:50:16 (208.252.113.17)
The FETs in the Hafler are only rated at 7A peak, enough for 100W/4R in bridge mode. You could buy two pair of the 16A rated BUZ900DP/905DP for about $75 from Farnell UK. Or you could eBay the Hafler .......

21: reccomendations for an amplifier for a passive subwoofer? (7.47)
Posted by ethan on 2003-05-21, 15:19:47 (208.35.71.240)
I have a ported 95L enclosure for my 12" Shiva subwoofer, and right now i'm driving it with a bridged AudioSource Amp One/A. It just doesn't cut it. What are some good reccomendations for a $200-250 a .......

22: RE: Ego being what it is, don't confuse..... (7.47)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2010-10-31, 15:55:44 (219.73.20.91)
Totally agree!! I still have Sunfire amplifier at home and enjoying every second of it!! All Carver stuff makes music but all Krell sounds really grainy to my ears. Good for subwoofer amplifier, this .......

23: RE: Bridging Power Amplifiers (7.45)
Posted by rkeman on 2009-07-23, 13:05:10 (97.104.175.167)
The QSC amplifiers probably have cooling fans that may be intrusive if in the listening room. The O audio plate amplifier (installed in the subwoofer) and Parts Express component subwoofer amplifiers .......

24: Re-route subwoofer output to main speakers, on 5.1 amp (7.33)
Posted by claudio_b on 2006-01-17, 05:38:12 (62.110.86.131)
Hi all, this is my first visit here, so excuse me if I ask a question somebody already posted... Question is: with a 5+1 Audio/Video amplifier, is it possible to re-route the "subwoofer" output to the .......

25: RE: Not a Review of the Schiit Freya+ (7.32)
Posted by Mel on 2020-01-22, 07:03:08 (98.14.180.171)
I cannot answer precisely. What I can tell you is that I use the balanced output to my amplifier and the unbalanced outputs to a subwoofer. The subwoofer level is relatively high (suggesting a lower v .......

26: seperate amp for my sub....... (7.31)
Posted by derekwwww on 2004-12-27, 10:30:20 (142.165.24.105)
hello, I have a Yamaha RX-V1500 receiver and a pair of PSB image 4t towers right now and I am wanting to use one of my 12" IDQ subs as my subwoofer for my system. Does anyone know where I can buy a su .......

27: Re: Biamping (7.28)
Posted by aa3826 on 2003-12-14, 14:22:34 (68.226.52.101)
No it doesn't have a switch. The manual says "since the Delilah (crossover)has bass outputs for a single mono subwoofer OR two stereo subwoofers, and bridging circuits at EACH bass output; it can brid .......

28: RE: New Guy on a budget needs more power (7.22)
Posted by cjpremierfour on 2012-04-03, 08:12:04 (75.183.106.193)
We need more info about your system. Do you have a subwoofer? ( what kind, how many, what is your crossover set at ) What are you looking at in the future? Are you happy with the Cerwin Vega LS15? Are .......

29: Re: high level crossover recommendations? (7.19)
Posted by mspeed on 2005-12-09, 09:38:02 (68.228.87.129)
well I want to use my reciever as a gallo reference 3 "subwoofer amplifier" (It is meant to power the second voice coil in the ref 3's 10 inch sub) Gallo's amp is rated at 240 watts into 4 ohms http:/ .......

30: Nothing will explode. (7.16)
Posted by ppopp on 2019-03-20, 15:21:10 (174.212.18.163)
What you need is a subwoofer y cable with a male mono end. And then you need another subwoofer y cable but with the Mono end a female. Run these between your source and integrated (or between you pre .......

31: RE: Will Class D ever become the norm for audiophile components? (7.15)
Posted by svisner on 2018-01-09, 09:09:54 (128.29.43.3)
Like everything else, the answer is "it depends." In my case, the "it depends" is derived from purpose. I use an NSMT amplifier for my home office, driving a pair of Mini Magnepans (and bass panel). I .......

32: RE: Are you sure... (7.08)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2010-10-30, 20:57:20 (174.29.22.16)
Two things: a) I agree that it is unlikely that increasing the power will increase the bass. It is more likely that your friend's system has the speakers spaced slightly differently. It is simple to t .......

33: Monarchy SM-70 for Home Theater? (6.94)
Posted by Andy K on 2004-06-29, 20:00:00 (138.89.142.173)
Does anyone have experience using Monarchy SM-70s for Home Theater? I envision a 5.1 system with 3 monarchy SM-70s driving the 3 front and 2 surround speakers. I would use the extra channel to drive t .......

34: a better way to connect my subwoofer amp. (6.92)
Posted by Audiolover718 on 2014-06-13, 20:41:23 (47.18.86.71)
I have been feeding my subwoofer amplifier which only has single ended connections from my ARC LS17 via the RECORD out of the preamp, and using the volume knob on the subwoofer amp, as it is the only .......

35: RE: Can I do this? ...Use a Jolida integrated and a sub? (6.91)
Posted by KellyG on 2013-08-29, 03:38:42 (24.144.53.116)
Thanks. If I read this correctly, I can connect the filter to the variable output on the Jolida. "Since the high-pass portion of the crossover is inserted between the preamplifier and power amplifier .......

36: Class T Amplifier (6.86)
Posted by svisner on 2007-11-21, 21:59:51 (66.92.147.207)
Took the plunge and purchase an Audiosource 7 T amplifier, which uses the Tripath chip. I'm using it for my center channel (JM Lab Cobalt) and Subwoofer (Ohm) as I was not certain the AMC 2030 I had b .......

37: cheap amplifier/basic questions (6.84)
Posted by zstamper@live.unc.edu on 2012-05-08, 19:37:38 (152.23.209.143)
Hey all, I'm relatively new to high-end audio. I was hoping somebody would be able to answer a few (most likely nubile) questions. For starters, I've found a DAC that I'm going to purchase that has a .......

38: modifying gain of amp (6.81)
Posted by Keith D on 2003-08-29, 18:49:23 (12.221.195.228)
Is there a way to increase of decrease the gain of a class AB amplifier? I need to either increase my subwoofer's gain or decrease my main amp's gain, because as it is, I have to turn my subwoofer all .......

39: RE: Brystob B60 and N805 (6.78)
Posted by Pat D on 2014-03-15, 09:04:49 (142.162.55.174)
The B & W N805 is mini-monitor, apparently a very good one, judging from the reviews and the measurements. The sensitivity is moderate, about 85.5 dB according the measurement by John Atkinson in Ster .......

40: PV900 or CPX900 (6.71)
Posted by djk on 2010-04-28, 01:40:48 (70.58.217.253)
I would start out by buying this amplifier: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-PV900-Power-Amp-NO-RESERVE-/250618197566?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_MusicalInstr_Amplifiers_RL&hash=item3a5a02363e It has 300W x2 of cl .......

41: Mod Squad Deluxe Line Drive (passive preamp's dual output question)... (6.59)
Posted by Duster on 2006-01-27, 23:45:27 (24.17.157.133)
Can a passive pre such a this (with two sets of stereo outputs) connect both a main amplifier and a subwoofer amplifier without cable capacitance issues? TIA .......

42: Glad to see Bryston end user reports... (6.59)
Posted by Duster on 2016-06-25, 14:56:36 (73.239.106.81)
I'm always glad to see such good reports from Bryston end users. My 3B-SST sounds/functions as well as it did several years ago. The only time it's been turned-off is when I travel, or test my subwoof .......

43: Audiosource 7T (Tripath - Class T) Amplifier (attention Dave T) (6.58)
Posted by svisner on 2008-01-06, 19:54:40 (66.92.147.207)
I'd been using this amplifier as a center channel and subwoofer amp. I'm trying it now as the "main" amplifier for two-channel listening, installed between Magnapan 1.5 speakers (with Hsu subwoofer) a .......

44: Subwoofer for digital amp (6.57)
Posted by fstein on 2017-07-08, 00:02:38 (67.246.4.82)
Would like a subwoofer BUT: "TacT 2150 puts out an analog signal at their output terminals that is positive at the red terminal while neutral at the black or for the negative halfwave positive at the .......

45: quality 2.1 stereo amp ? (6.53)
Posted by Ddirect on 2011-03-20, 02:39:16 (94.210.18.212)
Hi, Is there a good quality 2.1 stereo amplifier on the market ? I mean, is there a stereo-only amplifier with a subwoofer sub-out ? Ddirect .......

46: RE: Amp recommendations for Cary SLP-05 (6.52)
Posted by John Elison on 2012-09-24, 21:41:19 (98.19.148.197)
I don't think you will need a new amplifier if your Ayre V-5xe is working properly. In my experience, power amplifiers make the least amount of difference in the chain of components as long as you hav .......

47: RE: What is the best bang for your buck amplifier and its price? (6.46)
Posted by pictureguy on 2015-07-07, 00:07:08 (68.6.139.182)
THIS caught my eye on the Transcendentsound site. So ridiculous it MAY actually work. As a matter of fact, I can't think of a reason for it NOT to work well. You could make these for 200$ per all d .......

48: Yes you can (6.44)
Posted by tvad on 2006-10-10, 17:32:11 (67.101.107.87)
Use ACI Speaker Level Adapters, two female RCA>RCA connectors, and two runs of RCA interconnects to run from your amplifier's speaker outputs to your subwoofer's pre-in inputs. Then, run speaker cable .......

49: NAD C352 popping subwoofer (6.39)
Posted by ghindman on 2003-11-19, 09:45:11 (134.134.136.4)
Hi, all. I just bought an NAD C352 integrated amplifier, which is driving a set of Triad Silver speakers, with a self-powered subwoofer. The sub is connected to the Pre-out of the amp, with a set of v .......

50: Thanks again. Some answers (6.38)
Posted by JoshT on 2012-07-26, 06:57:41 (174.62.235.138)
So, it turns out, as you suspected, that I would have to get the external cross-over box for the Paradigm Servo 15, and that it's no longer available. There are actually two different kinds, the X20 a .......

51: RE: Found a trick to increase the bass strength from my amp (6.34)
Posted by John Elison on 2013-09-09, 20:02:44 (98.19.151.54)
You might want to analyze the situation to determine the reason for louder bass with a series resistor. I would much rather have greater power and control from a high damping factor while adding a sub .......

52: Rogue Perseus (6.23)
Posted by svisner on 2007-07-06, 14:42:26 (66.92.147.207)
I've installed a Rogue Perseux tube preamplifier with home theater bypass allowing me to use my Cary P-7's multi-channel/home theater capabilities, but providing a tube front-end for two-channel liste .......

53: REVIEW: Audiosource 7 T Amplifier (SS) (6.14)
Posted by svisner on 2007-12-11, 19:58:13 (66.92.147.207)
Model: 7 T Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: 299 Description: Class T Power Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Audiosource Review by svisner on December 11, 2007 at 19:58:13 IP .......

54: variable low pass filter ?? (6.13)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2013-08-23, 04:28:03 (91.49.124.253)
That Dayton audio thing has only one input, and looks to be optimized as a subwoofer amplifier for car audio. I see no reason to have a variable low pass filter in a full frequency stereo amplifier. B .......

55: Audiosource 7 T amplifier (6.06)
Posted by svisner on 2008-01-20, 16:25:09 (66.92.147.207)
I posted some weeks ago initial impressions of an Audiosource 7 T amplifier, a unit that uses a Tripath “Class T” chip. Class T is a type of switching amplifier (see: http://www.tripath.com/downloads/ .......

56: Re: Using one channel on a 2/ch amp (5.99)
Posted by Quadzilla on 2004-05-11, 11:16:39 (216.46.131.69)
I am using an older Sansui integrated amplifier in a similar way, along with a Sansui 4-channel reciever for 5.1 surround. One amplifier channel powers a centre channel speaker, and the preamp output .......

57: Re: Bought a T-Amp, now what? (5.98)
Posted by Soundmind on 2005-04-30, 07:17:09 (24.225.139.141)
Because if the limited power output of these amplifiers, you are much better off applying them to multiple small loudspeaker drivers either singly or in multiples of clusters rather than trying to bui .......

58: Re: Amplifier recommendation (5.97)
Posted by SEK on 2003-03-12, 23:55:36 (66.103.251.4)
I doubt think that your amplifier is the culprit; it's your speakers. I used to like the sound of B&Ws a few decades ago, but now they usually drive me out of the room. I strongly prefer Vandersteen s .......

59: Re: Sharp SD-SG11 (5.96)
Posted by Neil on 2003-11-27, 11:47:04 (68.225.226.109)
Hi Merle, Is there any way you can see to hook up an outboard subwoofer plate amplifier to this unit? Thanks, Neil .......

60: I often wonder... (5.95)
Posted by cloudwalker on 2017-08-26, 16:15:34 (63.142.209.123)
Why do some put so much thought into buying a certain amplifier and then buy powered speakers or a subwoofer and buy them without worrying about the specs? .......

61: Re: active xover question (5.95)
Posted by aljordan on 2006-02-21, 06:36:14 (204.10.46.254)
I would imagine that running two source components into a single input would cause some sort of problems such as a ground loop or the inability of the source components to effectively drive the crosso .......

62: Here is another (5.91)
Posted by reuben on 2013-12-30, 03:16:48 (75.24.77.240)
A subwoofer amp can get by on brute force. .......

63: back on the train, question about reciever subwoofer connection (5.90)
Posted by Keith D on 2004-08-11, 23:49:12 (12.221.199.29)
Wow, it's been awhile since I've done anything to my system. Still listening to one channel audio from an unfinished speaker, oh well. I've got two speaker pairs in the making, one of my own design (a .......

64: Re: I think I've found my new speakers, now, how about an amp to drive them? (5.89)
Posted by svisner on 2004-01-17, 19:50:45 (66.92.165.39)
Look at Quad electronics. I use a 303 amplifier to drive my center channel (JM Lab) and subwoofer (Ohm). It's also driven my Magnapan 1.5 speakers. It does well with planars and Quad probably did quit .......

65: Re: Subwoofer amplifiers (5.83)
Posted by djk on 2005-08-24, 23:15:16 (208.252.113.108)
The B&W woofer is much less efficient. Changing the amplifier clipping circuit will just make sure the amp clips hard. Get a bigger amp. .......

66: Re: Amping a subwoofer. (5.81)
Posted by Rimas on 2004-04-28, 23:45:19 (66.235.58.115)
I guess essentially Id be bridging the amp on the right A and B channels. will this work or does the right channel usually have a seperate amplifier than the left channel? any help would be appreciate .......

67: Is a large capacitor necessary for my car stereo amplifier? (5.77)
Posted by Blundy on 2003-09-06, 17:38:03 (203.26.24.212)
I am about to install a 400WRMS amplifier to drive a 10" subwoofer in my car, (not to show-off, but to overcome the problem of the 'sports' exhaust cancelling out the base notes). Is it a good idea to .......

68: RE: conrad johnson question. (5.74)
Posted by Xducer on 2008-01-06, 20:13:35 (24.18.206.197)
The answer is yes. Whether or not you'll be able to hear it is a separate question, depending on: 1. The input impedance of the subwoofer's amplifier will place a parallel load on your preamp. Its lik .......

69: Re: amplifier vs speaker (5.73)
Posted by el baroda on 2005-03-02, 15:28:28 (203.55.50.34)
Yes, Paul, I've got an active 12-in Cerwin Vega subwoofer, which I use only when watching DVDs (surround sound), not when listening to music (2 channel stereo). Thanks for your input. .......

70: RE: Answer.... (5.69)
Posted by tketcham on 2017-04-14, 09:33:18 (71.161.106.140)
Hi, BigguyinATL, Thanks for the reply. I'm not sure what you mean by the sum amplifier. Is that the power amp or the plate amp in the subwoofers? The subwoofers don't "thump" when connected to my int .......

71: So, with up to $2500 to spend to improve the bass, you'd suggest a new amplifier rather than a subwoofer?? (5.67)
Posted by Pat D on 2007-01-25, 06:01:31 (74.106.240.93)
GMAB A new amp isn't going to do nearly as much for the bass as a subwoofer, or for that matter, the listening room and set up. I've not heard that the PSB 4T but Stereophile and Audio Ideas Guide fou .......

72: SAE or Adcom (5.60)
Posted by davids on 2007-08-30, 10:05:36 (76.19.172.74)
Hello all - audio neophyte here. I use a pair of Martin Logan Scripts along with an NHT subwoofer as my main front speakers. I drive the speakers (albeit not very satisfyingly) with an Adcom GFA 535 a .......

73: RE: Ayre AX7e and Focal 1027BE (5.60)
Posted by Kenneth1 on 2010-11-01, 07:44:23 (119.74.99.33)
Thank you for the comments and advices provided thus far. I think I will try to play with the speaker placement as well as cables before deciding on my next move. Hopefully, I do not need to add a sub .......

74: RE: Ayre AX7e and Focal 1027BE (5.59)
Posted by Kenneth1 on 2010-11-02, 05:35:01 (220.255.241.27)
Thank you for the comments and advices provided thus far. I think I will try to play with the speaker placement as well as cables before deciding on my next move. Hopefully, I do not need to add a sub .......

75: RE: Opinions needed (5.59)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2016-02-15, 11:17:51 (100.2.138.139)
As G Squared has suggested, the Triton 2 has a powered sub-woofer but... "Even though the Triton Two's subwoofer has its own amplifier, it sounded different depending on the main amplifier being used .......

76: Emotiva PA-1 and Magnapan Center Channel Speaker (5.57)
Posted by svisner on 2019-04-04, 11:43:00 (173.120.210.25)
My weekend "science project" is coming into focus. I look forward to integrating into my main rig an Emotiva PA-1 amplifier and Magnapan center channel speaker. I hope to report results soon. This is .......

77: Isolating Bass Frequencies (5.55)
Posted by Skye on 2007-10-17, 18:00:36 (71.63.141.221)
In a nutshell, I'd like to turn a full range two-way speaker into a subwoofer. I'm currently using a pair of JBL G100s (two-way bookshelf models with 5" woofers), but the low end is a little lacking. .......

78: RE: Need HELP with Subwoofer Choice (5.54)
Posted by John Elison on 2017-01-03, 08:15:30 (74.130.29.193)
Tell me again what subwoofers you own that you need to replace the amplifier every two years. If I ever need to buy new subwoofers, I will steer clear of those. Thanks, John Elison .......

79: Re: ALPINE MP3 PLAYER, JL AMPLIFIER, JL SUBWOOFER, CABLES ( CHEAP) (5.54)
Posted by Vik on 2006-10-23, 09:53:06 (72.226.238.90)
Your friend was wrong. This isn't a good place to post your ad nor is it allowed. try www.carsound.com and their for sale forums. .......

80: RE: Inte amp and CD player for Dynaudio 110 (5.50)
Posted by John Elison on 2016-02-08, 04:11:13 (74.130.29.193)
I would recommend trying your Audiolab equipment with the Focus 110 speakers before buying new components. Your room is rather small and your Audiolab equipment might work just fine. Is there somethin .......

81: RE: Best Subwoofer Connection (5.49)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2017-01-02, 18:33:38 (108.30.48.111)
By external crossover, do you mean the one in the e110? You do not want to run the mains full-range. Connect the preamp output to the sub's line in and the sub's line out to the power amps. "Analog i .......

82: Cary SLI-80 - Use as a preamp? (5.47)
Posted by JerryS on 2004-01-26, 15:55:03 (24.8.15.184)
I have a SLI-80 and need a preamp for some speaker testing with an external power amplifier. Can I use the SLI-80 as a preamp only without speakers connected? I am thinking I could remove the 6550 out .......

83: RE: Budget Amp for HTPC Listening Room? (5.47)
Posted by Doublej on 2011-10-21, 11:03:07 (128.103.19.239)
While the article says that the event had jaw dropping sound with an low end Onkyo receiver you are quite likely to get better sound with either an integrated amplifier or running a power amplifier th .......

84: some questions about modifying an amp (to remove unwanted filters like xover or bass boost) (5.46)
Posted by Keith D on 2003-05-14, 15:52:48 (12.221.195.228)
I'm going to be using these ApexJr amps, but I need to first figure out if they need modification to be used as fullrange amplifiers. I'm using two of these amps for my speaker system, one is for the .......

85: Oh Crap! Panny SA-XR50 (5.44)
Posted by Schuesmp on 2005-01-27, 19:39:50 (24.20.201.210)
I am absolutely stupified. This little amplifier does some pretty amazing things. Through my Quad 12Ls and REL Strata III subwoofer, this amplifier delivers music rivaling $7,000 worth of front end / .......

86: New Amp - Crown XLS 1002 (5.44)
Posted by svisner on 2022-06-24, 08:15:46 (192.80.55.86)
I insist on a good desktop system. My speakers are Mini Magnepans with Magnepan bass panel, and an active (Dayton) subwoofer. Depending on which computer I use, I drive the system with either a Sch .......

87: Passive Preamp Questions! (5.41)
Posted by JimOfOakCreek on 2004-12-13, 09:20:10 (65.26.193.58)
When using a Passive Preamp, how do you know if your particular amplifier has enough gain to attain enough volume? The efficiency of your speakers would be another factor...yes? Also, there is no Tone .......

88: Yamaha RXA3040 circuitry protect? (5.41)
Posted by tjs_rebirth07@yahoo.com on 2016-11-01, 15:49:56 (73.221.188.125)
Has anyone had subwoofer output issues after connecting an external amplifier? Is there some protective circuitry I'm unaware of? After extensive discussions with Yamaha staffers via chat, hooked up ( .......

89: RE: My amp got cooked :( (5.40)
Posted by unclestu on 2014-04-29, 11:33:41 (72.130.96.11)
helped a lawyer once for a condo which sustained $150K damage from a shorted amplifier output. The fire generated was so hot, the subwoofer driver aluminum basket melted down and was visible only as a .......

90: General preamp question (5.38)
Posted by scrbblkng on 2002-09-23, 00:48:44 (198.81.26.200)
On the back of my Music Reference preamp there are two sets of RCA main outs. What are they for? Normally I have one set hooked up to a stereo amplifier driving a pair of speakers. As an experiment, .......

91: Decent used tube amp for Newbie (5.38)
Posted by pweisel on 2003-10-23, 14:14:18 (12.225.87.56)
Greetings, Any recomendations for a good first tube amp? I'm only able to spend a few hundred at this time, so any feedback would be welcomed. My speakers (intermezzo 2.6's) and subwoofer each have th .......

92: Primare I30 or Audio Research VSi55 integrateds (5.38)
Posted by Adkins on 2008-08-05, 21:35:55 (121.96.156.39)
what is the different sound characteristics of both? Choosing between these two to drive a gallo ref 3.1 with the sa subwoofer amplifier, listen to all types of music in a smallish 13 ft 14 ft room, T .......

93: Verdict on the CARY - SLP 98 pre-amplifier... what is it's sound like ? (5.38)
Posted by mjeeves on 2007-01-29, 06:33:27 (194.66.253.83)
Verdict on the CARY - SLP 98 pre-amplifier... what is it's sound like ? My system is as follows: Tube Technology CD64 tube CD player Michell Alecto monoblock power amplifiers Audio Research SP9 pre-am .......

94: Ayre AX7e and Focal 1027BE (5.37)
Posted by Kenneth1 on 2010-10-30, 09:55:12 (220.255.7.237)
I am currently using Ayre AX7e to drive my Focal speaker 1027Be. However, I noticed that the integrated amplifier might not have sufficient power to drive my speaker, ie. the bass sounded lean. I actu .......

95: Which of these Pre-amplifiers should I get? (5.37)
Posted by jmabe on 2003-11-23, 09:21:28 (200.161.17.88)
I'm currently considering the final item of my Stereo System, a pre-amplifier. My system is currently comprised by a pair of Dynaudio Audience 120, a Rotel RB-1070 Amplifier, a Rotel RCD-02 CD Player, .......

96: Transformer (5.34)
Posted by djk on 2008-05-22, 16:04:51 (205.175.225.5)
The fan is also the transformer for the low voltage provided to the amplifier, no other fan will work. There are also no fins on the heatsink, a fan is a MUST. That amp is quite lame for a subwoofer a .......

97: Amplifier balanced output (5.34)
Posted by datan on 2010-10-12, 05:01:49 (220.255.7.226)
Hi, my monoblocks have "balanced output" according to the manufacturer's website. What exactly does this mean? Is this the same as differential or bridged output? Coz my subwoofer REL has different hi .......

98: I would think so (re: subwoofer amp duty) (5.32)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2024-01-29, 10:51:44 (75.69.134.157)
I must confess that I've had the same thought about the MC-2100 that's sitting in a box downstairs, in case I ever need a door propped open. ;) A bad-sounding early-ish ss amplifier (the Mac, that is) .......

99: RE: Schiit to drive Magnepan (5.32)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2021-02-24, 06:10:09 (87.133.108.174)
The Peachtree is rated at 150/250; the Vidar monoblocks while potentially good sounding, are not rated at near that much power into 8 ohms, even as monoblocks, so not sure what you're getting at. Also .......

100: RE: Uh, Knowing what amplifier might help. (5.30)
Posted by author@escapeclause.net on 2007-08-23, 16:47:22 (68.220.130.153)
I don't know much about car audio specifically, but from the sounds of things a person wouldn't have to be a car audio specialist to second this assessment: your amp can't handle an impedance that low .......

101: RE: I often wonder... (5.30)
Posted by PAR on 2017-08-27, 09:27:07 (88.97.21.18)
Maybe the OP's question is phrased in a way that makes it ambiguous but I read it in a way that made sense to me. To paraphrase it " why do people spend a lot of care in choosing an amplifier but when .......

102: RE: Speaker Impedence / Amplifier Question (5.29)
Posted by Quadzilla on 2019-03-07, 07:18:35 (50.101.164.85)
They are Canton Quinto 510 speakers, with no subwoofer or centre channel, so no bass management. The current setup uses a vintage 4-channel receiver, and I would only use 4 of the HTR channels. I woul .......

103: Pre-amp Suggestions (5.29)
Posted by jpa on 2003-02-27, 08:04:41 (205.201.41.40)
I would like some advice on what type of pre-amp that would work best in my current system and enable me to build a better one. I currently use a NAD 350 integrated as my power source (the obvious wea .......

104: RE: NEW HERE! HELP KENWOOD BASIC M1 AND KM-895 KENWOOD (5.18)
Posted by BORNINABARN on 2010-05-05, 15:26:38 (75.162.38.104)
Hey Dave Pretty much I am just wondering if I can hook up this Kenwood Stereo power amplifier KM-895 IT HAS line in left/right,center main in and subwoofer main in.It also has l/r speaker clips to hoo .......

105: How quiet should an Adcom 5300 be? (5.18)
Posted by tvr2500m on 2008-05-10, 14:54:01 (65.78.8.172)
I just picked up a used Adcom GFA-5300 amplifier for two-channel TV/movie duty. (I had been using my Conrad Johnson MV-75, but decided I really needed to use some thing more practical) With the TV off .......

106: RE: I have been using a Glow for a couple of years... (5.18)
Posted by Tubo on 2012-11-07, 13:03:29 (68.7.144.137)
"Tubo: So your Airport Express Base Station is connected to the input of the Glow?" Actually, the AE goes to a DahlquistDQ-LP1 crossover (remember those?) and from there the signal goes to the Glow an .......

107: Re: Please help.I am new in this. (5.16)
Posted by arispetrop@hotmail.com on 2004-09-18, 08:56:54 (62.74.65.253)
Bruce, thank you for your reccomendations. I haven't mentioned source but you have guessed right. I do have a DVD player which I intend to use as a CD-player and later as financial conditions permit I .......

108: RE: Stupid question, watt mismatch and subwoofer bass variance level (5.15)
Posted by John Elison on 2016-03-03, 19:11:43 (74.130.29.193)
The calculation is 10xlog(400/160) = 4-dB. Another way to look at it is 400-watts = 26-dBW and 160-watts = 22-dBW. Therefore: 26-dB - 22-dB = 4-dB However, having said all that, the calculation you ne .......

109: RE: amplifier for passive subwoofers (5.15)
Posted by Bigromano on 2008-02-29, 20:25:11 (24.78.230.75)
Thanks, like I said my only concern is the sound quality compared to the Audio Research. I really wonder how important the quality of an amplifier is on a subwoofer. I realize there are guys out there .......

110: Or.... Just a thought, Active Speakers? (5.13)
Posted by BigguyinATL on 2017-02-13, 07:15:45 (207.242.206.146)
The JBL305 or 308 are about the same price as the Dali. And you are not buying an amplifier! I'd go LSR305, and an add one or two subwoofer(s). This way you don't have to worry about amplifier-loudspe .......

111: Re: Re-route subwoofer output to main speakers, on 5.1 amp (5.12)
Posted by claudio_b on 2006-01-17, 23:35:54 (62.110.86.131)
Hi Kal, thank you for the reply. I am willing to buy an amplifier which has exactly the facilities you mention ("no sub, main=large"), but in the manual (downloaded from the website) there is no expli .......

112: I don't know! (5.12)
Posted by jedrider on 2017-08-27, 19:27:20 (76.126.254.2)
There are a lot of combinations possible. I wouldn't buy a subwoofer that wasn't powered. If one choose powered loudspeakers, then you wouldn't need an amplifier, would you? That's as good a reason as .......

113: SINAD as *any* arbiter of meaningful sound quality, yes (5.11)
Posted by E-Stat on 2022-08-02, 08:05:56 (206.255.200.192)
I recently replaced the processor in the HT system and once again used FR measurements to optimize subwoofer parameters for most linear response in Schroeder frequencies. Likewise, impedance curves c .......

114: Amp shutting down when TV sound turned up (5.11)
Posted by Stewbjl on 2003-07-02, 09:33:02 (199.64.0.252)
I have an Parasound HCA-1000A amplifier and a Parasound PHP-850 Pre-amplifier. I ran into trouble last night when I tried to upgrade some audio interconnects on the system. Specifically, I replaced th .......

115: Jamo MPA-101 or MPA-201 or other ...? (5.10)
Posted by giza on 2007-05-09, 15:12:56 (24.126.39.210)
I need a home subwoofer amplifier that can deliver 50-100 watts per channel and also has a low pass crossover. I have a micro system with LFE subwwoofer output and I am going to use my two car audio b .......

116: My experience, I am not engineer... (5.10)
Posted by Lowrider on 2007-07-10, 04:36:41 (195.13.215.84)
I have a B&W subwoofer with a "digital" 500 watts amplifier, in the manual it says it uses 100 watts, I connected to a 500 watts isolation transformer and it blew the filter's fuse when I switched it .......

117: Crown K series? (5.09)
Posted by Tom Dawson on 2003-11-21, 09:28:04 (164.54.56.3)
How about a Crown K series amplifier? They're plenty powerful and dry with good bass control. I've got a K2 for my HT subwoofer system from which I expect about 1000W per channel of high efficiency ba .......

118: RE: First foray into tubes... (5.08)
Posted by Vic D on 2013-05-15, 09:52:33 (50.161.18.91)
["I'm just curious to see if I can get that last little bit of kick I feel like I'm missing."] Many like the combination of a solid state preamplifier driving a tube amplifier for the very same reason .......

119: Re: Does using an RCA "Y" adapter on Pre out jacks change anything? (5.08)
Posted by LKDog on 2006-05-31, 16:28:58 (12.207.150.173)
Bruce and guest. Thanks for the info. I am kind of over my head here though. The preamp section output impedance specs of the Musical Fidelity A300 are not listed in the manual-only input sensitivity. .......

120: RE: REVIEW: Great American Sound Original ampzilla Amplifier (SS) (5.08)
Posted by JayG on 2016-04-01, 20:45:55 (45.49.226.200)
Yep, my Dad bought an Ampzilla and drove Dalquist DQ 10s with a passive Dalquist subwoofer. His source at the time was a Nakamichi cassette deck. Very good sound for the time. .......

121: Audio Research VS115 - fully balanced? (5.05)
Posted by ljesudason@iprimus.com.au on 2014-12-21, 19:45:30 (211.27.254.143)
Can anyone tell me if my Audio Research VS115 is a "differential ie fully balanced" amplifier? I ask this because my new REL T-7 subwoofer has different connection requirements for differential amplif .......

122: Disappointing (5.00)
Posted by svisner on 2022-06-12, 12:00:49 (96.83.74.33)
I use a DTA-120BTA Class D amplifier for my desktop system, consisting of Mini-Magenpans, Magnepan bass panel, and Dayton active subwoofer. I find the system satisfying, but thought I'd upgrade to an .......

123: The cheapest way? Crack the sucker open & only ship back the problematic board (4.99)
Posted by David S. on 2006-07-23, 06:45:20 (24.13.25.167)
Shipping 5 lbs would cost you a whole lot less than shipping 100. Of course this solution will only work if you can determine where the fault lies & convince Krell to let you remove & ship only that p .......

124: I sort of do this now. The B100 preamp outputs are always active (4.99)
Posted by Schu on 2005-12-24, 04:38:33 (71.248.163.94)
I use the B100 preamp outputs to drive the subwoofer. They are always active even if I am using the B100s internal amplifier. I obviously use the B100s speaker level output to drive my main speakers. .......

125: Re: Very smart (4.98)
Posted by Vic D on 2006-02-05, 08:35:53 (69.107.34.30)
I can understand where your coming from regarding the subwoofer. I'm the other side of that coin. As an upright bassist I'm rarely satisfied with a speaker system/amplifier bass performance, the drums .......

126: RE: Need HELP with Subwoofer Choice (4.98)
Posted by John Elison on 2017-01-02, 13:00:34 (74.130.29.193)
Well, I've never considered it and I don't plan to now. I already bought my subs so I'll deal with it if and when the time comes. If you're concerned about plate amplifiers failing, buy a passive sub .......

127: Switching Amplifier (Sub) chassis hum (4.97)
Posted by mwp7373 on 2011-03-19, 09:54:59 (74.235.112.133)
Hi all - Wanted to advise everyone here that I just discovered an issue with a couple of components. I have a single Velodyne SC-1250 sub amp for a 2.1 "serious" listening system. The preamp is a tran .......

128: Switching Amplifier (Sub) chassis hum (4.94)
Posted by mwp7373 on 2011-03-19, 16:10:47 (74.235.112.133)
Hi all - Wanted to advise everyone here that I just discovered an issue with a couple of components. I have a single Velodyne SC-1250 sub amp for a 2.1 "serious" listening system. The preamp is a tran .......

129: RE: Adcom amps? (4.94)
Posted by Barry on 2019-09-02, 08:20:28 (100.14.71.85)
I owned both the 5800 and 5802, owning the latter almost 10 years ago. Liked both and used them for subwoofer duty. I had trouble with the 5802. When I tried to get it serviced, I was not able to get .......

130: RE: Stupid question, watt mismatch and subwoofer bass variance level (4.94)
Posted by bullethead on 2016-03-04, 17:38:47 (108.14.40.252)
Thanks for your liberty. I will do some extra listening at around 3 tonight. .. The Merrill is sounding rather terrific. It is whopper of an amplifier. It drives the speakers well and was a fantastic, .......

131: RE: Are you sure... (4.91)
Posted by Kenneth1 on 2010-10-30, 20:22:34 (220.255.1.106)
Thank you for your suggestion. Initially, I thought the bass issue is due to my speaker. However, after hearing from the dealer that it is the power issue and hearing from my friend's setup (in which .......

132: Parasound Halo integrated: Anyone experiment with speaker crossover? (4.89)
Posted by tketcham on 2015-09-26, 06:56:48 (64.222.153.59)
Hello, I've been thinking ahead for when I'll need to replace my aging integrated amplifier and the Parasound Halo integrated looks like a great replacement, maybe even a near future upgrade. I'm curi .......

133: Re: Buying a used Power Amplifier? (4.88)
Posted by Darrenmc on 2004-03-09, 08:41:45 (205.200.236.34)
Russ, I'm trading in a Jamo SW410E subwoofer. The dealer I got it from figures he can get $400 for it. I don't know if he'll take a cut of it or give me $400 and sell it for more. I might just take th .......

134: Opinion needed on NAD amplifier specs (4.88)
Posted by joeljoel1947 on 2005-03-22, 08:56:12 (65.202.11.7)
Just want a 2nd opinion on something. I am trying to drive a passive subwoofer with 2 10" 4 OHM Kef drivers in a large stereo transmission line design (resistive). I have a spare NAD receiver that I c .......

135: Re: INTAMP. as PREAMP. (4.88)
Posted by Bob Wortman on 2002-12-23, 19:24:06 (24.151.18.9)
It is possible to build or buy circuit to drop speaker level outputs down to line level. Other than budget car audio or subwoofer inputs, I can't imagine why anyone would want to. It is also possible .......

136: Can a vintage SS amp loose its punch? (4.87)
Posted by lplvr on 2006-03-11, 07:52:50 (216.220.167.1)
I have a 25+ year old SS amp. It seems like no matter how I place my loudspeakers I'm just not getting enough low end. Can an aging amplifier loose that low end magic with time? I'm almost to the poin .......

137: MA6900 - Can "active" subwoofers be connected? (4.86)
Posted by Sound Hound on 2004-01-19, 10:16:16 (65.178.64.245)
Is it possible to connect a pair of active subwoofers to the MA6900 amplifier? I do not want to use the "high level input" method, (routing the speaker wires through the subwoofer amps). The plate amp .......

138: Re: Please explain some terms related to amplifiers (inside).. (4.85)
Posted by Amer on 2004-10-30, 08:57:02 (202.133.72.8)
Hi Bob. That was a very helpful and informative response. Thank you. Many things are clear now. I have some further queries. This amp is a (4 Ohm) 65Wx4. Can I connect 2 midrange speakers (for medium .......

139: The result doesnt depend on features (4.82)
Posted by Lowrider on 2007-11-13, 22:13:15 (195.13.215.84)
But I want/need those I mentioned, I am too lazy to play discs, any kind, and I like to see whos playing, my main source is Sat TV, MEZZO, so I need DAC with inputs, also my "fullrange" speakers need .......

140: try putting the sub on aurios bearings, need level surface (4.80)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2004-03-27, 10:14:34 (216.223.210.74)
a problem that nobody talks about, a real p.i.t.a. with subwoofers is that subs are designed to translate a lot of electrical energy into a lot of mechanical energy, i.e. every time you halve the freq .......

141: RE: Have you tried audiogon.com? There are a couple of PV14 available for sale (nt) (4.79)
Posted by Xducer on 2008-01-01, 23:16:10 (24.18.206.197)
Hi, again with defference to ET, I can't resist jumping in here. The PV 14L has an EPL output that is intended for sending a signal to a tape recorder. This EPL output can also be used for connection .......

142: Amplifier keeps blowing (4.77)
Posted by FeeldaVibe on 2007-08-23, 15:40:20 (200.1.110.18)
I'm having a problem where when my amp is connected to 4 speakers and a subwoofer the transistors in the amp are blowing puttin the amp into protection mode. i replaced the two bad transistors and the .......

143: Re: connector splitters (another question) (4.76)
Posted by bullethead on 2006-11-26, 08:32:03 (72.68.230.63)
I was just about to post something relating to connector splitters. I have a tube based preamp. I want to split the output of the preamp between a powered subwoofer and an amplifier. Would this cause .......

144: Double binding posts. (4.74)
Posted by DAVID on 2005-09-24, 20:51:06 (209.112.213.13)
I'm curious, why would a amplifier maker NOT provide dual binding posts? I've looked at McCormack's newer amps and they do not provide these. Why, w/ so many speakers that can be driven via dual bindi .......

145: Re: Parasound 1205A or Rotel RMB-1075 Amplifier? (4.74)
Posted by bondmanp on 2003-01-10, 10:33:02 (12.31.173.194)
Unless you push either of these amps into clipping, the Paradigm Reference 100 and CC can handle anything they can put out. The only exception would be the CC, which will be fine if run as a "small" s .......

146: RE: A Farewell to Tubes? (4.73)
Posted by desperado915 on 2011-03-24, 12:21:22 (74.4.24.66)
I really like using a passive biamplification setup using both SS and Tubes. I run a tube rectified preamp to a high power SS amp to run the bottom end of my speakers and a tube amplifier to run the t .......

147: Re: Panasonic xr50? (4.71)
Posted by JimOfOakCreek on 2004-11-23, 05:12:47 (65.119.184.3)
I admit I am biased towards digital amps so judge my review accordingly. Because of the new digital amplifier technology, the Panny XR50 competes very well with MUCH more expensive linear amps, i.e $2 .......

148: Power Amplifier: Quality of watts vs. Quantity of watts (4.71)
Posted by bssk on 2012-06-28, 14:41:29 (137.254.4.4)
I recently heard my 2 Way monitor with Accuton Ceramic drivers (80Hz to 22kHz, Sensitivity: 80dB/watt/meter, impedance does not fall below 7 Ohms) powered by Mastersound 845 Monoblock Tube Amplifier ( .......

149: Re: $2000.....where best to spend it? (4.69)
Posted by Terry on 2003-03-27, 09:14:42 (198.103.167.50)
You might want to give consideration to a good subwoofer, like the REL Stata or ACI Titan. The Revels have very good bass but, afterall, they are still a monitor and miss the lowest octave and a half. .......

150: couple of questions (4.67)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2005-09-02, 09:17:54 (207.91.86.2)
1. How do you have your Mirage sub connected to your system? It seems to me that, depending upon how you have the sub connected (e.g. from the preamp's outputs) that the bass quality and extension hav .......

151: RE: For Charles Hansen - support at Ayre (4.66)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-03-05, 22:05:36 (209.97.232.111)
I did not design the Velodyne subwoofer. I do not know all of the details about how it works. I would guess that there are cheap electrolytic capacitors between the "Speaker In" and "Speaker Out" conn .......

152: ATI 1502 Amplifier Amplifier Technologies (4.66)
Posted by jlupine on 2014-12-31, 09:31:01 (107.197.54.134)
I replaced a Quad 405 with the ATI 1502 because the deeper bass and improved dynamics were more important than the slightly dry high frequencies. I later replaced the ATI with much more expensive amps .......

153: Best Hybrid amp for subwoofers? (4.65)
Posted by Djhymn on 2010-04-23, 13:59:33 (67.182.151.184)
Greetings, I am assisting a friend in learning of the best hybrid (tube front end, solid state amplification) amplifier for his subwoofers - 2 stereo 8's a side, of decent efficiency, so I figure he' .......

154: Re: Heavy bass/sub-bass amplifier needed for low-frequency rock/techno/drone type of stuff (4.65)
Posted by Don Bunce on 2004-07-22, 02:22:36 (152.163.252.99)
I don't think a different amp is going to achieve the results you are looking for.You need to add a subwoofer to really pump out the bass.My recommendation would be to build a LABhorn sub(or two). Inf .......

155: RE: Got a Hafler DH200 now... (4.64)
Posted by ejman on 2023-12-25, 19:38:16 (47.33.170.57)
Actually, I normally run my Maggies (1.7's) with a Conrad-Johnson MF 2300A which has been tested at 450 watts/ch into 4 ohms. I originally bought the Fosi to use as a passive sub amplifier for an anci .......

156: Re: Opinions on System Upgrade Path (4.61)
Posted by Pat D on 2006-04-09, 16:04:22 (69.195.219.94)
Well, there's really nothing the matter with your Arcam amplifier, so unless you need substantially more power, you may as well keep it. That leaves the speakers. If you like the midrange and highs of .......

157: Question regarding use of integrated amplifier theater loop (4.60)
Posted by JoshT on 2012-07-24, 20:47:26 (174.62.235.138)
Tomorrow I am going to try to use my Conrad Johnson CA200 as both the power amp for the Left and Right channels of my HT/stereo system as well as a standalone integrated amp for playback of LPs and CD .......

158: Re: Pre-amp integration with sub ideas and questions (4.59)
Posted by aljordan on 2006-01-15, 14:47:58 (24.198.54.206)
I am not familiar with the SVS subwoofers, but I would probably not want to let the speakers signal pass through the subwoofer's high pass filter if it can be avoided. I integrate subs into my system .......

159: RE: More Confused Every Day (4.58)
Posted by fredtr on 2017-01-10, 07:47:05 (204.15.222.200)
At your price target, suggest you watch Craigslist, here and ebay for an integrated amplifier or receiver. Sherwood's get rave reviews, Eico, Dynaco, Fisher, Heathkit, probably missed a few. Look at t .......

160: Arcam A85 Owners (4.55)
Posted by tryrrthg on 2003-10-31, 10:01:24 (4.18.3.130)
I have a question for the Arcam A85 owners. Or anyone else who might know... I know the Arcam has pre outs and inputs for the amplifier. My question is if I wanted to put a subwoofer crossover in the .......

161: Sugden A21a Integrated Amplifier (SS) (4.55)
Posted by Stew G on 2007-01-05, 17:21:41 (70.101.23.111)
Thanks for taking to the time to do this review, as I have been somewhat curious about this amp. I have Spendor LS3/5A speakers with their AB1 subwoofer stands, and I have read that the Sugden is an i .......

162: RE: "I use a McIntosh MC2102 to power the woofers" ... (4.53)
Posted by Donald North on 2008-03-14, 16:54:11 (216.70.167.248)
The "woofers" I'm using are 15 inch subwoofer drivers, but I operate them up to 160 Hz, which is why I call them woofers and not subwoofers. Prior to purchasing the McIntosh I had been using a Perreau .......

163: RE: I have a Fosi V3. (4.53)
Posted by John Elison on 2024-03-31, 23:43:32 (217.180.201.229)
It has a preamp output that you should be able to connect to a powered subwoofer. I think that's probably the main reason they provided the preamp output. With respect to its power output, I don't qui .......

164: Emotiva UPA-2 First Impressions (4.52)
Posted by svisner on 2010-11-06, 20:04:06 (66.92.147.207)
I've installed an Emotiva UPA-2 amplifier to drive my system's subwoofer (Ohm SB4A) and Magnapan CC3 center speaker. The Magnapan seems to need plenty of headroom to open up. My first impressions are .......

165: amplifier hum (4.52)
Posted by Maestro on 2010-04-06, 17:34:28 (68.89.218.42)
Thought I would start here. I've got a low hum coming through my front channel speakers and subwoofer. I've tried to isolate the source by disconnecting the components and with nothing connected it st .......

166: Upgrade Car amp to McCormack!! (4.52)
Posted by Asi_Tek on 2002-10-13, 07:16:51 (68.43.146.96)
I have been using a Xtant 3300c high-end 3 channel car amplifier w/ Astron 70 amp 13.8vdc power supply for some time now. I just recently bought a McCormack DNA-225 amplifier to replace the Xtant. I a .......

167: RE: Pro Gear power amps (4.51)
Posted by dubkarma on 2016-05-13, 11:46:58 (74.15.58.177)
I've been using an MC2 Audio S1400 for several months: (1) as a subwoofer amp (below 80 Hz) in an all-TAD system, (2) as a LF amp in a 3-way system (below 200 Hz), and (3) as a full-range amplifier .......

168: RE: Amp recommendations for Cary SLP-05 (4.51)
Posted by John Elison on 2012-09-26, 16:34:55 (98.19.148.197)
Hi Abe, I guess I was referring to solid state power amplifiers only, although I have never owned a Bryston. Presently, I own a Parasound Halo A21, but in the past I have owned Yamaha, Hafler, Harmon .......

169: RE: Best 2-channel system for around $3500? (4.46)
Posted by jimman2 on 2014-01-11, 13:06:56 (68.36.9.187)
I picked up a used Anthem TLP-1 (multi-zone preamp)and an Adcom GFA-555II amplifier (200WPC) that I have been listening to for a few days - paid $550 for both pieces locally off CL. Other components I .......

170: ALPINE MP3 PLAYER, JL AMPLIFIER, JL SUBWOOFER, CABLES ( CHEAP) (4.45)
Posted by beemer_12@hotmail.com on 2006-10-22, 21:53:28 (65.95.116.237)
Recently I had a car accident and sadly am forced to part My system to cover the shaft my insurance company is giving me :(. My friend who is a member on the forum told me I Should try to post some St .......

171: Trends Audio TA-10 vs. Panasonic SA-XR55 Receiver (4.44)
Posted by Nasir on 2006-12-24, 13:58:34 (69.140.240.105)
In the near future, I will be purchasing the Onix x-ls bookshelf speakers (87db) and need an amplifier or receiver to power them. It looks like these two are both well received, so I would like to kno .......

172: NSMT A100 First Impressions (of a very small amplifier) (4.44)
Posted by svisner on 2017-03-23, 19:55:25 (38.104.58.170)
While awaiting repairs on our house (and reconstitution of its various sound systems), I am living with a desktop system comprised of PC, Schitt Modi DAC (Toslink), Hsu HB1 Mk2 bookshelf speakers. And .......

173: Re: a heretical perspective (4.42)
Posted by JasonRF on 2003-03-06, 12:23:37 (129.55.200.20)
Along those lines, here is an interesting article: http://www.mastersonaudio.com/audio/20020901.htm I thought it especially amusing that the amplifier designer seemed to be comfortable with the fact t .......

174: RE: What about Magtech? (4.40)
Posted by djk on 2013-02-10, 14:45:19 (63.152.93.252)
Hmmm, sounds like an updated version of the Yamaha X amps from the 80s. They had the same two-supply (four counting the �V rails) design with the regulator on the boost supply. I built a 200W subwoofe .......

175: Re: VAC Renaissance Amplifier (4.40)
Posted by millen on 2003-05-30, 12:39:22 (142.56.2.11)
Not to dissuade you with your original intention with this amp but pairing it with Quad is a little underwhelmed. I don't think spending 2K for it would justify the cost unless it'll become a 100 watt .......

176: RE: Class D vs Class AB - Looking for best used budget amplifier for Magnepan MG12 (4.40)
Posted by DrChaos on 2019-01-05, 20:27:03 (104.129.198.147)
I think class D amps do great with Maggies, but I'm not sure a "budget" one like those you mention will be any better than the Parasound, except in heat dissipation. If you could get an nCore-based a .......

177: Harm? No. Good sound? Maybe not (4.40)
Posted by Bill Way on 2006-12-06, 06:54:53 (64.131.185.46)
It depends on the impedence match between your tubed preamp and the presumably solid-state amps in the subwoofer. Some tube preamps have fairly high output impedence, and will not drive solid-state am .......

178: RE: How reliable are these amps (4.39)
Posted by rkeman on 2018-05-19, 05:22:40 (68.205.172.183)
The Class D Audio SDS-470 that powers my subwoofer system is just over three years old and has never had any issues. Since that time several acquaintances have purchased both two and four channel ampl .......

179: RE: Is there a Class 'D' Amp with Active Crossover and WiFi ? ........... (4.37)
Posted by Dave_K on 2021-11-04, 08:30:20 (73.47.77.66)
Lyngdorf's TDAI-3400 and TDAI-1120 amplifiers have a two-way digital crossover and wifi. People combine them with their SDA-2400 amplifier for bi-amping. It's an expensive solution compared to what yo .......

180: Re: Granite Audio Aspen 834 Amplifier (Tube) (4.36)
Posted by mcw120 on 2003-11-25, 09:00:48 (64.220.79.130)
When I first got the HCA-2 I did connect the Granite 657 Cd player to it directly, and it was better than going through the Anthem. However, the volum was not remote control so I needed to put somethi .......

181: 86dB ? (4.33)
Posted by djk on 2014-12-22, 23:45:15 (205.175.226.33)
Specification Description/Format 2-way vented-box / Stand mount Drive Units 1 x 1" (25mm) High frequency textile dome 1 x 5" (125mm) Woven Kevlar bass cone Frequency Response (�3dB ) 44Hz - 24kHz Sens .......

182: suggestions for a new audiophile...... (4.32)
Posted by webmaster@maxfrancesconi.com on 2010-08-13, 00:30:16 (122.163.54.241)
Hi there all, so, it seems i'm slowly becoming an audiophile too.......and being a new one i would kindy need your feedback/help on a couple of component i should go for, to optimize the home audio sy .......

183: Amplifier power question: Fullrange vs limited Low Frequency draw (4.31)
Posted by Iantastic on 2003-11-04, 13:21:17 (81.100.90.71)
Given x-power amp that is strong from 20hz-20khz, most of the current load work is done in the low bass region. Is there a formula, or measure for an amp that is cut-off at 50hz? IE: instead of dri .......

184: RE: Onkyo and Yamaha receivers: too bright vs too warm, what do I do? (4.29)
Posted by rkeman on 2012-09-14, 11:03:00 (75.112.143.120)
A good number of high quality home theater receivers and other amplifiers have passed through my listening room in the past few years and the audible differences between them has allows been slight. U .......

185: I use surround processors always (4.29)
Posted by Lowrider on 2007-07-01, 22:38:08 (195.13.215.84)
IMHO the advantage of digital bass management compensates for whatever components might be a bit inferior than on a stereo preamp... In Portugal I have Theta transport, Krell processor, Belcanto power .......

186: RE: Simple, transparent line-level high-pass filter? (4.26)
Posted by Duster on 2015-08-02, 14:28:28 (76.104.217.128)
KanedaK wrote: That said, I could always give it a try with some cheaper interconnects, to see if it would be a viable option! A long run of lesser quality interconnects in order to implement the bu .......

187: RE: 2ch. preamp w/sub out (4.26)
Posted by Vic D on 2012-10-25, 10:54:29 (98.234.29.97)
High pass filtering is usually used in instances were the main speakers are overly power hungry in relation to the amplifier being used to power them. In this instance the sub system can then suppleme .......

188: VTL Deluxe (4.20)
Posted by Bill Way on 2004-03-04, 11:36:22 (68.161.206.143)
from the 1980s, which has a high-impedence output for driving a tube amplifier, as well as a low-impedence output for driving a tube or solid-state amp. Some people put a series capacitor in the high- .......

189: ICE power/ digital amplification is likely the very best choice for...... (4.19)
Posted by mikel on 2006-10-13, 22:12:10 (24.18.195.178)
.....low frequencies regardless of budget. they don't stress a power grid like a conventional high powered amp and are more linear at low frequencies. they are also smaller and cheaper to build. Digit .......

190: Impressive article about the Orchard Audio Starkrimson (4.16)
Posted by John Marks on 2023-07-15, 15:42:39 (100.10.79.144)
I might be wrong, but it's the only affordable GaN amp that is fully balanced. It's on an introductory discount. They make 3- and 2-channel versions. The 3-channel would be good for a 2.1-way compa .......

191: Need recommendations for Acoustic Energy AE1 MkIII speakers (4.13)
Posted by walt h on 2004-04-16, 15:49:33 (12.105.233.94)
I recently purchased Acoustic Energy AE1 MkIII two-way small speakers. They are rated 87db sensitivity - - 8 ohms. Need your suggestions for preamp/amp or integrated. The AE1’s seem very slightly on t .......

192: Emotiva XPA-200 vs NAD C275BEE (4.10)
Posted by airtime on 2013-10-03, 15:10:30 (68.39.154.27)
I think the problem I'm having is my NAD does NOT like my speakers. Monitor Audio RX2, 6ohm, with an 8" woofer. Every other amp I use, can produce far more bass. It sounds like two smallish monitors b .......

193: Krell KAV-1500 comparison to Classe CAV-500 (4.09)
Posted by musicman59 on 2006-08-16, 14:18:50 (68.40.123.103)
I need you help with opinions regarding these two great amplifiers. I have a hometheater system based on Martin Logan speakers (SL3, Theater, Aerius i and Descent subwoofer). My processor is a Maridia .......

194: Re: B&W 601 S3 Amp Recommendations (4.09)
Posted by rar1 on 2002-12-27, 05:08:57 (68.161.74.90)
Does the sub crossover point on the Yamaha change any, if you were to set your front speakers to "small." Amplifiers are under their most stress (required to put out their most power) in the bass regi .......

195: Upgraded /converted Forte Model 6 power amplifier. (4.08)
Posted by HenryH on 2008-03-29, 05:18:12 (74.214.45.172)
Now that I've spent a week or so listening to this amplifier, I feel comfortable with my conclusions. First, I seldom hear "night vs. day" differences in audio gear. Most differences are subtle to .......

196: Re: howlers! (4.08)
Posted by theaudiohobby on 2005-11-04, 10:29:33 (194.203.201.92)
“The way you can spin, you should be in politics. Or work for the BBC” LOL! But say this “As if the DNA-1 that you probably owned has not been exceeded in quality in the last 15 years since it's relea .......

197: RE: Why are SETs praised so much? (4.06)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2009-01-04, 12:21:34 (219.78.189.4)
No! No such thing called wrong path in audio, it just comes to personal taste! I love SET tube amplifier, but I love push pull moderate and high power. I even listen to solid state that irritate most .......

198: TA2024 (4.02)
Posted by djk on 2010-11-07, 01:29:26 (71.213.231.214)
"would it be feasible to use a pair of them bridged to mono?" The TA 2024 is already bridged, with balanced outputs. It is also a rather puny 6W/8R at 0.1% distortion. The TK2050 (photo) is 30W/8R 0.0 .......

199: Slightly lower cost option (4.00)
Posted by Road Warrior on 2014-01-06, 08:14:00 (108.71.182.157)
I'm using an Anthem 225 integrated to drive my very difficult to drive PSB Synchrony IIs. 300w @ 4ohm should be sufficient to drive those beautiful Herons and, at $1,600, should be a steal considering .......

200: Conrad Johnson PV12 pre-amplifier - How is it ? (3.99)
Posted by mjeeves on 2007-01-18, 08:35:47 (194.66.253.83)
Hi everyone... I'm considering going for a second hand Conrad Johnson PV12 pre-amp. Does anyone or has anyone owned this pre-amp ? If so, what is your thoughts on it ? I like a nice, warm, smooth and .......

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1: [HT-R520 and PSW-D112] RCA cable and subwoofer cable? (10.97)
Posted by streak on 2007-04-23, 14:11:48 (198.95.226.224)
Hi All, I am a newbie in Home Theater systems. Due apologies for any ignorance. I have a HT-R250 Amplifier and JBL PSW-D112 subwoofer (recently bought). Both the Amp and the Subwoofer ends have one co .......

2: RE: adding a subwoofer (10.97)
Posted by Duster on 2018-01-29, 15:17:38 (24.19.147.14)
I recommend running both sets of speaker cables directly from the power amplifier outputs, rather than jumping the signal from the subwoofer terminals to the speakers. The only situation that calls fo .......

3: Re: DIY subwoofer/speaker cable recipe recommendation ? (10.87)
Posted by gurevise on 2003-03-14, 12:41:39 (64.214.120.194)
Speaker cable between subwoofer amplifier and subwoofer. .......

4: RE: I agree that your suggestion would be superior IF... (10.35)
Posted by Duster on 2013-01-06, 16:08:42 (24.19.146.146)
Since your integrated amplifier does not have preamplifier outputs: If your subwoofer has high-level/speaker-level input capability, it would be a better option to use the speaker output binding posts .......

5: Challenging subwoofer connection question (10.11)
Posted by clueless and deaf on 2003-09-06, 23:51:58 (209.204.172.110)
I am upgrading to a new receiver and will finally be able to connect the subwoofer I bought in the late 1980s. The subwoofer has an internal amplifier and four input connections (L+/-, R+/-) with the .......

6: Recommendations for connecting a bass amplifier as a subwoofer (9.91)
Posted by Nestor on 2002-01-14, 11:54:56 (200.55.9.172)
Hi, I have the following on my setup: Sony STR-DE975 amplifier Monitor Audio Bronze 3 Series as front speakers. Im planning on upgrading my setup for future multichannel listening. Im also a bass play .......

7: RE: subwoofer interconnect for my Rythmik F12SE (9.87)
Posted by Duster on 2016-10-08, 20:26:11 (73.239.106.81)
If you are using a preamplifier with two sets of stereo rca outputs, one set into a stereo power amplifier, and second set into a subwoofer with both left and right channel inputs, then you'll need a .......

8: USING SUBWOOFER ICs FOR A PREAMP -AMP RUN (9.73)
Posted by PhotonDon on 2014-01-11, 16:38:34 (24.197.51.249)
Hello all, I want to try a long ic/short speaker cable setup and I have some cheap Monster subwoofer ICs. This would just be to try out the concept; if it works I would replace the MC interconnects wi .......

9: Re: How much copper is too much for a subwoofer speaker cable? (9.30)
Posted by Jitter_by_Coffee on 2002-07-20, 04:50:30 (66.20.167.51)
"Use the smallest wire you can get away with.....More is not better in speaker wire as it will add more and not more articulate bass....16ga is normally plenty large enough.... " So why recommend 16, .......

10: Re: www.hotmail.com (9.10)
Posted by chych on 2002-02-08, 21:10:34 (24.45.236.124)
...Offtopic, look at other forums to post this (and chose a better subject) Anyways... err, yeah I guess you could... line out from computer to a subwoofer amplifier to your subwoofer (and crossovers .......

11: RE: woofer cable (9.07)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2014-01-01, 11:16:12 (184.8.232.214)
From your description the Sony receiver connects to a powered subwoofer, a subwoofer with an amplifier in it. If the sub you have ONLY has wires coming out of it likely it is a subwoofer without an am .......

12: Re: Subwoofer Cable (8.95)
Posted by Duster on 2007-03-10, 15:02:14 (67.168.76.130)
A benefit of using a powered subwoofer's high-level inputs rather than it's line-level inputs to connect it, is a transference of the main amplifier's sonic signature to the subwoofer system for a mor .......

13: I agree. (8.81)
Posted by Duster on 2019-05-20, 19:03:56 (73.97.205.225)
Try a run of Mogami W3173 bulk cable between each of the stereo speaker outputs of your power amplifier, and the speaker-level inputs of your subwoofer. Connect the shields to the negative (-) outputs .......

14: Subwoofer DIY Power Cord (8.49)
Posted by usaterry on 2003-05-12, 15:02:49 (147.145.40.43)
I am looking to buy one of the VH Audio kits to make a power cord for my Sunfire powered subwoofer. Which of the 3 flavors of power cords would you recommend? Since you are in essence powering an ampl .......

15: coax to connect a powered subwoofer (8.47)
Posted by Bajanut on 2000-10-09, 18:00:10 (209.75.74.178)
Can anyone tell me or experienced using coax cable with RCA's to connect a receiver/amplifier to a powered subwoofer? I have some extra Canare RG-6 (18 awg) and Belden 1505a (RG-59) cables that I coul .......

16: RE: Where can I get good quality solderless RCA connectors? (8.35)
Posted by DWPC on 2021-12-23, 12:16:41 (69.131.49.157)
I'm using those ends on the preamp outs via two pairs of RCA splitters. One pr of splitters for the +/- of subwoofer L/R channels, the other pair will split the preamp L/R output between the subwoofer .......

17: RE: Subwoofer connections (8.20)
Posted by Duster on 2020-01-25, 11:31:20 (73.19.55.31)
It's analogous to bi-wiring in the sense of no back EMF when the speaker-level cable connection is made directly to the power amplifier, while the jumper method from the loudspeaker binding-posts into .......

18: RE: Active Subwoofer Power Cord (8.08)
Posted by Duster on 2016-04-10, 11:35:13 (73.239.106.81)
The benefit of a high-performance power cord, especially a large gauge power cord intended for high current power amplifiers should provide the same betterment of the subwoofer bottom end as it should .......

19: Directionality of speaker cables/interconnects (7.94)
Posted by Dr. Al on 2000-07-26, 13:43:42 (64.208.212.7)
Recently, I purchased two pairs of MITerminator 4 interconnects to from my powered subwoofer to my amplifier and preamp. The cables came with directional arrows. I believe that the arrow should point .......

20: High-Level Subwoofer Connections (7.70)
Posted by Duster on 2005-03-22, 18:32:22 (24.17.158.236)
I have found no sonic detriment to my main speaker's presentation when I moved to a high-level cable interface between my main amplifier's speaker level outputs and a subwoofer's high-level input conn .......

21: Re: Belden 89259 not for sub? (7.69)
Posted by Duster on 2005-01-03, 14:25:17 (24.17.158.236)
If I'm not incorrect, the subwoofer's high level input will step down the high level signal to a low level one for it's amplifier to use, and "expects" a high current signal. So, I think it's best to .......

22: Re: Question: Speaker level connection to subs (7.64)
Posted by Duster on 2006-06-06, 19:13:05 (24.17.157.133)
Some folks actually advocate this configuration since it's said to "transfer" the main amplifier's sonic signature "into" subwoofer's sonic signature, which is (also) said to better integrate the two .......

23: Making your own XLR Speaker Cable--how hard is it? (7.49)
Posted by CableNewbie on 2002-05-24, 17:02:08 (12.234.152.14)
Hi guys, I purchased a set of the coverted VideoLogic Sirocco Pro 2.1 Speaker/Amplifier set for MP3 playback on my computer. The subwoofer cable that came along with it was too short at 1 meter (basic .......

24: Re: bg radia spkrs...cardas gc or nordost spm? (7.48)
Posted by audionutge@yahoo.com on 2003-06-17, 23:02:00 (80.138.37.161)
I own a pair of BG520dx. I find warmer cables to really offer the best bang for the buck with the speakers. I would highly recommend the Cardas Golden Cross. No need to biwire the speaker. Have Cardas .......

25: RE: Recommendations for a subwoofer cable? (7.34)
Posted by Duster on 2019-06-02, 11:08:45 (73.97.205.225)
You might like to experiment with a pair of Mogami 3173 bulk cable for the speaker-level cable interface with your subwoofer, Mick Wolfe. It features the same CPP (Cellular Polypropylene) dielectric, .......

26: Re: Subwoofer connection (7.31)
Posted by Duster on 2004-07-12, 13:20:22 (67.160.38.27)
Unfortunately, you can't. If you wish to use the house wiring, it will need to be used as a high-level connection. You won't be able to send the processor's low-level (rca output) LFE signal through s .......

27: RE: RCA Y adapters (7.18)
Posted by Duster on 2011-07-13, 12:26:28 (24.17.164.100)
Any y-adapter will degrade performance to one degree or another. I would not resort to using y-adapters. IMHO it would be better to compromise on the subwoofer hook-up by using its speaker-level input .......

28: RE: Duster, nice system! Question on the wood cutting boards... (7.07)
Posted by Duster on 2011-06-03, 12:15:43 (24.17.164.100)
Folks tend to select maple boards for DIY amplifier stands, but I found the material to present a somewhat constricted sounding sonic signature when implemented as a component platform supported by a .......

29: 100ft Subwoofer cable? (7.05)
Posted by FRASERSMITH@HOTMAIL.COM on 2006-07-24, 09:42:55 (68.14.109.249)
My boss wants me to put a sub out on his deck which is about 100 or so feet from the receiver. If I use coax this long is this going to cause any problems with the sound and or amplifier?? ::: TOPIC:: .......

30: Re: Early Impressions of 2 contenders (6.99)
Posted by Duster on 2005-05-23, 14:40:24 (24.17.158.236)
Actually, I'm also using Eichmann Bullet Plugs (Cu) for my subwoofer's line level connections (from preamp to low-pass-only outboard active crossover, and from crossover to the stereo subwoofer's Brys .......

31: Cable length/type for subwoofer connection (6.93)
Posted by Benoit on 2001-04-27, 17:44:26 (213.224.83.46)
In my setup, the speakers are connected to the (SE tube) amplifier with Jon Risch CC89259 recipe, to excellent results. I would like now to connect the active Velodyne CT12 subwoofer (via speaker outp .......

32: Re: Subwoofer Cables? (6.85)
Posted by Cooper on 2003-02-01, 09:23:06 (12.234.144.23)
Check out Crutchfield, (Crutchfield.com),the car audio section.I believe that they have an assortment of fittings that may work, as they were designed for car amplifier installations in tight spaces. .......

33: Re: $500-$650 AC Cord for High-End Sub: Your Knowledgeable Vote, Please (6.59)
Posted by klein@wfu.edu on 2002-11-25, 09:21:12 (152.17.72.50)
From what I've heard of the Taipan on an amplifier, I'll bet it would so a great job on a subwoofer. Excellent bass response: perhaps too much for some applications. Try it. Scott .......

34: Unshielded PC for powered subwoofer... (6.51)
Posted by Duster on 2010-09-03, 11:14:53 (24.17.163.213)
With dynamics in mind, select an unshielded high current power cord just like one would do for use with a main power amplifier. I opted to choose a large 9 AWG aggregate gauge VH Audio Star Quad power .......

35: Re: Speaker Cables for speaker level input on subwoofer (6.49)
Posted by Duster on 2005-05-20, 13:17:47 (24.17.158.236)
Do you want to DIY or buy pre-made? What type of connector at each end? What is your budget limit? What amplifier will the high-level sub cable be connected to? .......

36: RE: Oyaide Black Mamba V2 for subwoofer PC (6.46)
Posted by Duster on 2018-03-05, 21:17:19 (24.19.147.14)
What make/model interconnects terminated with what make/model connectors are you using between your source component and preamplifier, and between your preamplifier and power amplifier? .......

37: Ultralink/XLO Pro Bananas (image) (6.37)
Posted by Duster on 2005-03-18, 14:13:49 (24.17.158.236)
Image: Ultralink/XLO Pro Banana 6 nines milled copper with direct gold plating, spring loaded. I have a set of 4 Ultralink/XLO Pro Bananas for my subwoofer's high-level input cable's connection on ord .......

38: Re: You guys put the cart before the horse. (6.23)
Posted by Duster on 2006-05-11, 20:30:12 (24.17.157.133)
The poster does not want to "tap a bass signal" out of his preamp. The poster's message is very clear. His preamp has two sets of full range stereo outputs. One set to connect his main stereo amplifie .......

39: Re: suggestions for low-capacitance RCA interconnects (6.22)
Posted by Duster on 2004-10-14, 15:47:32 (24.17.158.236)
Here's a suggestion: Analysis Plus Oval IW Interconnect Cable (bulk cable). It should do reasonably well at long runs since it's rated for in-wall use. $2.64 per foot - rca termination cost is extra A .......

40: RE: Question for VH Audio users (6.20)
Posted by Duster on 2016-07-29, 12:00:56 (73.239.106.81)
That finding has been consistent when used with various components IME, but high current applications tend to benefit the most from that type of sonic signature, and it's one reason why I built a DIY .......

41: Chris VH's Cat5 Cables (6.14)
Posted by drewd on 2001-08-16, 22:12:06 (63.228.188.84)
I finished up a pair of Chris's 27 pair Cat5 cables about 10 days ago and connected them between my Carver TFM-15CB and a DIY sub that I built using an Adire Shiva II driver in a sealed box (the 88.5 .......

42: Furutech FP-201(G) Spades (6.02)
Posted by Duster on 2009-08-22, 19:28:44 (98.247.191.154)
A set of Furutech FP-201(G) spades would be an excellent option --- I enjoy a fine set placed on my subwoofer amplifier. Set-screw type connectors are stellar. .......

43: Q. for J. Risch re. cable for Powered subs using high power speaker connections (5.98)
Posted by frank on 2002-11-05, 08:36:00 (24.52.38.242)
I presently use a pair of 1506a IC cables to my Rava SE subwoofer crossed over at 50HZ. Since I use a passive "preamp", I'm thinking of using the speaker terminals from the amplifier to the high level .......

44: What's with the power cord? (5.87)
Posted by Aylwin C on 2000-09-20, 13:28:57 (193.65.100.99)
I'm a newbie so these might be silly questions but... What's with all these discussions about power cords? Are you all talking about the AC power cords from the amplifier, for example, to the wall out .......

45: Good use for Belden 83802 (5.76)
Posted by Duster on 2003-05-04, 18:29:09 (24.79.110.70)
After being dissapointed with Belden 83802 cable for DIY power cord use, I wondered how it would perform as internal speaker wiring for a powered subwoofer (18 inch length of wire). The 83802 did so w .......

46: Re: Challenging subwoofer connection question (5.74)
Posted by agram on 2003-09-07, 18:58:36 (171.75.3.74)
Sounds like your old SW is set up for speaker connection only....is there a line level input?.....looks like female rca jacks? If not then hook em up to your speaker outputs......my SW can be hooked u .......

47: you mean I need cables for this thing too? (5.71)
Posted by aethyr on 2001-05-27, 05:16:10 (63.254.190.12)
OK, I've spent the entire past month researching components for my new stereo system that I'm going to drop a load of money on this summer. So far I haven't actually bought anything yet, but I've wast .......

48: IME, Bryston amplifiers respond well to aftermarket power cords... (5.67)
Posted by Duster on 2009-01-02, 13:56:53 (98.247.191.189)
...and other AC delivery gear such as AC outlets and power line conditioners just as much as any other audio device I own. IME, an SST Series Model 3B-SST serving as my main systems main speakers ster .......

49: Sensible and attractive... (5.64)
Posted by Duster on 2010-04-18, 15:31:39 (71.227.222.185)
I think highly enough of the VH Audio Star-Quad bulk power cable (Flavor 4) that I use it for my customized stereo subwoofer system power amplifier (Lexicon 212 made by Bryston) terminated with Oya .......

50: Subwoofer Cables (5.54)
Posted by frequentflyer on 2015-08-17, 08:46:00 (125.237.76.7)
Hi Because my integrated amplifier does not have enough output from the pre-amp stage I am having to run my sub-woofers from the high level terminals the same ones as I drive my main speakers from. I .......

51: RE: Neotech NEP-30013003 or Acrolink 7N-4030 II AC Cord. (5.50)
Posted by Duster on 2015-08-29, 17:25:13 (76.104.217.128)
Image: Acrolink 7N-P4020III terminated with Wattgate AU EVO gold AC connectors I know the nature of your Totem monitors, and I think I know what you describe as your personal goal, so I'll suggest .......

52: RE: Your amp is safe with 10A fuses. Can't say whether the 20A line will be noisier (nt) (5.47)
Posted by Duster on 2018-10-15, 14:12:52 (24.19.147.14)
High current onrush is likely the reason for the large 10A slow-blow fuse, while normal current demand is likely much less. BTW, the usual approach is only to place your power amplifier(s)/subwoofer(s .......

53: Sean H - - additional thoughts between type1 & type 2? (5.40)
Posted by kyyuan on 2001-11-24, 21:14:51 (65.64.203.176)
Sean, Thanks for posting your experience with Wayne's type 1 & type 2 powercords on 10/8. I have a follow up question. Upon reading a post between you and badman on 10/5 regarding the merit of 83803 a .......

54: NXT speaker system - best cable / DIY cable? (5.40)
Posted by sunstealer on 2002-06-04, 05:16:38 (212.1.152.70)
Hi, I have read countless articles now, here and elsewhere on the web about DIY speaker cable (CAT5 variants, TNT UBYTE2 and others) and they all make note of the cables inductance, capacitance and re .......

55: RE: Subwoofer connections (5.36)
Posted by Davey on 2020-01-25, 11:49:01 (24.16.182.213)
High level connections into sub-woofer amplifiers are immediately padded down with a high-resistance 20-30db voltage divider (and then L/R summed) and the appropriate signal level picked off and appli .......

56: Best Digital Cable (5.36)
Posted by dsc on 2002-04-13, 05:12:23 (152.163.207.213)
Feedback really appreciated on this one! Just purchased the new Musical Fidelity A324 DAC and am looking for the appropriate digital interconnect. My transport is an Audio Analogue Maestro CD player. .......

57: Analysis Plus Theater 2 (5.26)
Posted by Duster on 2004-06-12, 08:06:53 (67.160.38.27)
I use a pair of Analysis Plus Theater 2 (14 AWG) oval speaker cables connected from my Acurus amplifier's speaker output terminals to my KEF subwoofer's high-level input terminals. Effective, affordab .......

58: Damping factor degraded by wire? welding cable ? ribbon vs Cat 5 (5.25)
Posted by jon B on 2000-09-01, 02:47:28 (152.163.194.187)
Damping factor of an amplifier worsens due to the wire's resistance. Damping factor is half as much on a 4 ohm speaker than an eight (possibly due to the higher current draw at a given ratio, the more .......

59: Analysis Plus Theater 2 (5.18)
Posted by Duster on 2004-01-22, 11:14:46 (67.160.37.109)
I use Analysis Plus Theater 2 speaker cable to connect my Acurus DIA-100 amplifier's speaker level outputs into my KEF subwoofer's high-level inputs (REL method). Analysis Plus Theater 2 is a 14 gauge .......

60: Analysis Plus Theater 2 (5.15)
Posted by Duster on 2004-01-22, 11:14:46 (67.160.37.109)
I use Analysis Plus Theater 2 speaker cable to connect my Acurus DIA-100 amplifier's speaker level outputs into my KEF subwoofer's high-level inputs (REL method). Analysis Plus Theater 2 is a 14 gauge .......

61: Please Help with DVD Audio connections... (5.15)
Posted by Sluvc on 2002-03-19, 20:18:21 (130.220.40.69)
Hi, I have a DVD player with "Optical and Coaxial Digital Output" and "6 RCA jacks" for AC3-5.1 audio output. My subwoofer(builtin Amplifier) has "one 9-pin DIN jack" and "6 RCA Jacks" for 5.1 audio i .......

62: Re: 89259 Component Video Length (5.10)
Posted by SamM on 2002-06-08, 17:47:29 (63.199.244.57)
I have a 50' run of S-Video cable with a Camelot S-Video amplifier and have no trace of problems.... any problem i have had in the past with the performance with the picture on the TV has been power r .......

63: Re: HGA Silver Lace break in experience (4.99)
Posted by Greg Cz on 2002-03-01, 04:31:02 (208.153.181.65)
Cd transport to MSB Link III w/upsampling via silver lace used as digital cable. MSB to Musical Fidelity A300 amp via silver lace. Musical Fidelity to Magnaplanar MG12s via Cat5 Chris VenHaus receipe. .......

64: Q: Binding Post Nut Replacement (4.98)
Posted by Duster on 2005-03-27, 11:01:34 (24.17.158.236)
Image: Cardas Binding Post I can't replace my amplifier's common-style binding posts but, I want to upgrade the short plastic type nuts with deeper well HQ nuts for a more secure banana plug fit for m .......

65: RE: ATTENTION DUSTER-SAN!! (4.96)
Posted by Duster on 2020-07-04, 17:06:10 (73.19.55.31)
Cool platform for the Bryston, old guy 42. It's similar to the dual-layer tonewood platform I use with a Bryston for my customized stereo subwoofer system. I removed the stock plate amplifiers from th .......

66: DIY power cord for Sub woofer amp. Belden 19364 or 83802 ? (4.94)
Posted by gurevise on 2003-03-10, 17:02:55 (12.85.15.175)
Guys, I'm working on 3 power cords for 3 components: 1. Power cord for CD transport. 2. Power cord for Theta DA converter. 3. Power cord for Subwoofer amplifier. I have Belden 19364 or 83802 cables. C .......

67: Which Monter Speaker Cable good for Subwoofer? (4.91)
Posted by SuperB on 2004-03-12, 08:59:59 (61.10.7.132)
Hi! I got a pair of 18" passive subwoofers in my system, therefore it really needs an amplifier to drive it and a set of speaker hook up between that. The sub only responsible under "40 Hz". I am curr .......

68: RE: Bi- and Tri-Wiring and Bi- and Tri-Amping (4.91)
Posted by Duster on 2019-05-04, 15:26:11 (73.97.205.225)
There is no fundamentally different job of a speaker cable for a typical 2-way or 3-way home audio loudspeaker. The drivers have different jobs, and the crossover components are different, but the nat .......

69: Power Cord VS Aux Capacitor Bank- Which is Better? (4.91)
Posted by JIMMY on 2001-12-29, 04:55:54 (209.172.29.141)
I added some aux. capacitors to my +80 & -80 volt power buss in my subwoofer amp/power supply. The 200 watt RMS amp tightened up the bass, I liked the effect. I went from 4700 mfd on each buss to 9400 .......

70: In my humble experience, cables do make a great difference... when I installed the (4.90)
Posted by Antonio Machado on 2002-04-30, 19:22:08 (64.12.107.21)
Transparent Musicwave Ultra bi-wire speaker cables to my system, the difference was great (since I got them in the used market, they came already broke-in), and more recently I got the King Cobra v.1 .......

71: Need help cabling Totem Arros, Vandy 2WQ's and digital amplifier (4.78)
Posted by dave in gva on 2002-02-06, 03:08:21 (158.232.12.100)
Hello there, I hope I can get some help, especially from people experienced with the Vandersteen 2WQ subwoofer and it's rather unique connection to the audio chain. I am planning on getting Totem Arro .......

72: Re: Replacing the "Power" Cable on a Wall Wart (4.41)
Posted by Duster on 2005-03-09, 12:46:16 (24.17.158.236)
For duty in my bedroom system, I use a Nakamichi EC-200 Mobile Electronic Crossover (active x-over) designed for auto sound installations to filter my stereo subwoofer amplifier's and main amplifier's .......

73: RE: DIY VH Audio Flavor 2 with Furutech FI-11M(Cu) AC plug and FI-11 (Ag) IEC connector... (4.36)
Posted by Duster on 2008-08-29, 09:37:56 (67.168.76.130)
I use the VH Audio Unshielded Twisted Pair bulk cable (Flavor 2) for many applications within three audio systems including my main system. When placed on a Muse Model One Hundred power amplifier in a .......

74: DIY Speaker Cable - Jon Risch, Chris Venhaus, suggestions (4.22)
Posted by Greg on 1999-10-12, 22:14:29 (12.72.33.170)
I have a sub/sat speaker system (2 NHT SuperZeros with an NHT SW2Pi powered subwoofer). I have several questions for Jon Risch, Chris Venhaus,or anyone who has made the Belden 89259 cables and/or the .......

75: Re: Subwoofer Cable (4.21)
Posted by shosty5 on 2007-03-11, 02:27:24 (72.25.35.3)
Richard Vandersteen has been trumpeting the importance high level sub. connections for a long time. Both the original 2W and now the 2Wq Vandersteen subs. connect via speaker cable run off the amplifi .......

76: Re: Canare Star Quad Biwire (4.13)
Posted by Duster on 2002-08-29, 12:00:04 (24.78.82.215)
I have pondered the use of Canare 4S11 speaker cable for some time now. For me to recommend a cable I have not heard would not be proper. Having said that, I plan to use a run from my Acurus amplifier .......

77: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (4.09)
Posted by alex.blanch.t on 2013-06-17, 20:12:13 (190.160.121.93)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by alex.blanch.t on June 17, 2013 at 20:12:13 IP A .......

78: How do I wire 3 speakers??? (4.01)
Posted by AudioHeadSTL on 2005-10-03, 12:14:10 (24.217.242.124)
How [on an A & B Onkyo 4ohm Stable amplifier (model tx-820)], do I wire one three way speaker (DCM12a) with two Bose 301 loudspeakers? I have the Bose on Channel A, but when I wire the one DCM loudspe .......

79: Jinsanity Audio Cables (3.90)
Posted by russh3@verizon.net on 2008-02-23, 16:28:48 (71.98.57.179)
I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with this cable line? They are made by a gentleman by the name of Jonathan Pascal from Canada and he sells his products on eBay. He makes ICs, speaker .......

80: RE: VH Audio Hot Box question: update (3.85)
Posted by Duster on 2010-09-19, 12:57:35 (24.17.163.213)
While I had no issues terminating a DIY VH Audio Flavor 4 (Star Quad) power cord with Oyaide 004 Beryllium AC connectors built for the power amplifier placed in my customized stereo subwoofer system, .......

81: Feedback request: Do you have a P600 and a Parasound HCA-2250? (3.76)
Posted by mikemalter on 2001-08-05, 20:06:03 (63.195.83.122)
I just bought a new P600 and have it mated with a Parasound HCA 2250 amplifier and have a question for anyone who has such a setup. First, let me say that I am working with the folks at PS Audio and t .......

82: ChrisVH DIY Silver IC question (3.67)
Posted by davidch101 on 2002-03-07, 17:18:07 (12.237.230.30)
For Chris or anyone else with advice: I've recently built 15' runs of 99.99 silver ICs using the ChrisVH recipe. I used 28g bare silver wire and followed the recipe as outlined. The results were impre .......

83: RE: VH Audio Flavor PC question for Duster (and others) (3.64)
Posted by Duster on 2012-01-14, 11:26:26 (24.17.163.112)
The terms "lean" and "tight" can be relative terms. I find the Flavor 4 presents tighter bass and more midrange presence than the Flavor 2, but this is not to say the Flavor 4 lacks a powerful bottom .......

84: Which cable is best for these speakers? (3.49)
Posted by doitforthegals@yahoo.com.au on 2007-07-20, 04:54:05 (210.80.128.183)
Hello, Im looking of installing 4x 800W 3 way speakers to the Hungarian club here in Sydney, but im not sure what type a cabling should I use, so that i wont lose much in quality and power. The lengt .......

85: Umm.. What the? How do I make a L/R wire into one of them ..... (3.45)
Posted by Psieonic on 2001-12-10, 05:31:15 (210.50.36.186)
How do I get a L/R type lookin wire converted to one of those ones that you see on a pair of headphones? I've got one of these sets of speakers that's got two 12" Subwoofers with ??" Piezo Tweeters. B .......

86: You prefer "dark and ill-defined" perhaps..... ? (3.41)
Posted by Winston Smith on 2014-06-20, 10:56:31 (125.238.9.14)
Most 'philes I know seem to enjoy having their systems present a clearer, far more detailed, faster and more solid 3D image over one that is slow, dark and murky. But to each his own, as they say. As .......

87: REVIEW: Acoustic Zen Satori Speaker Cable, Matrix Reference IC, and Silver Reference IC Cable Review by Gregg Owens at Audio Asylum (3.39)
Posted by Gregg Owens on 2000-12-29, 21:34:56 (209.179.140.50)
After reading the posting in the cable asylum about the "hidden interconnect", I opened up my Conrad Johnson MV55 and saw that it was a straight path from the input RCA's to the input terminals of th .......

88: Re: van den Hull The First Ultimate -- opinions? (3.28)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2002-03-30, 03:50:11 (172.156.147.235)
Hello, I always telling my audio friends, the First Ultimate is an extremely good sounding cable. You need some luck to use this cable in the system, if not it will sound quite problematic, I agree! I .......

89: Re: new to upgrading power cords (2.99)
Posted by ASi_TEK on 2002-11-27, 06:46:12 (216.216.188.7)
I had the original belief as well. After I made my Chris VH style Flavor 1 and Flavor 3 PC's, and bought a Signalcable magikpower PC, the results were well worth the money spent. I just did a direct c .......

90: On the contrary... (2.96)
Posted by Tweaker on 2002-10-12, 00:13:40 (12.234.106.86)
Chiggy, my dear, >it makes us feel better knowing something pretty is going from one box to the next...holier, beautiful and more price proportional toys to pretend the audiophile silliness we love so .......

91: Government regulation of audio equipment (2.86)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2003-04-15, 22:07:29 (205.162.100.130)
Picking up on a post which was deleted as part of another thread, Todd Kreiger wrote in response to one of my posts: "Care to make a wager on that claim, Todd?" Maybe you're alluding to safety standa .......

92: Isoclean Supreme Focus Power Cord (2.80)
Posted by CBernardino on 2011-09-23, 18:14:30 (75.148.5.49)
I feel compelled to comment on the Isoclean Supreme Focus AC cord. A search at Cable Asylum for "Isoclean Supreme Focus" produces no results, and I am only aware of one English language review - Const .......

93: RE: Recommendations for a subwoofer cable? (2.79)
Posted by Duster on 2019-05-27, 10:38:54 (73.97.205.225)
Mogami W3159 is a medium strand count 24 AWG twisted pair with a served shield and drain wire, with a cellular/foamed CPP (Cellular Polypropylene) dielectric, featuring a very low dielectric constant .......

94: REVIEW: Audience Maestro Audio Interconnect Cable (2.63)
Posted by westerman@cave.net on 2001-11-07, 11:52:08 (66.35.72.143)
Model: Maestro Audio Interconnect Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $194/meter Description: Maestro High Resolution Audio Interconnect Cable Manufacturer URL: Audience Manufactu .......

95: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (2.55)
Posted by LKDog on 2003-05-22, 21:41:09 (12.217.76.106)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by LKDog ( A ) on .......

96: Chris VH and JR deserves a big high five! *long post* (2.51)
Posted by cdc on 2003-08-22, 05:17:38 (12.233.122.110)
In the last few months I have built several DIY cable projects. Many JR recipes and 2 pairs of Chris VH's silvers. I would first like to say that I am into the DIY cable thing not because I have loads .......

97: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (2.40)
Posted by satfrat on 2003-04-27, 15:10:46 (209.240.198.60)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by satfrat ( A ) .......

98: REVIEW: Oyaide Tumani Terzo RR v2 Cable (2.37)
Posted by Chris K. on 2018-07-03, 19:41:19 (47.193.17.156)
Model: Tumani Terzo RR v2 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $300 Description: Interconnects Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by Chris K. on July 03, 2018 at 19:41:19 IP Add .......

99: REVIEW: Audience Maestro Loudspeaker Cable Cable (2.35)
Posted by westerman@cave.net on 2001-11-07, 12:31:27 (66.35.72.143)
Model: Maestro Loudspeaker Cable Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $632 (20 Foot Pair) Description: Maestro High Resolution Loudspeaker Cable Manufacturer URL: Audience Manufact .......

100: You've Done It Again... (2.28)
Posted by Aspheric on 2020-07-31, 12:19:44 (75.129.5.253)
My long relationship with speaker wire began in my college years. Funds for audio were short. That laid a foundation for my lifetime interest in high quality audio reproduction without investing vast .......

101: Valab Power Distributor 8 Outlet Chassis Report (2.24)
Posted by Duster on 2011-08-09, 18:45:52 (24.17.164.100)
Images: Valab Power Distributor 8 Outlet Chassis http://cgi.ebay.com/Valab-Power-Distributor-8-Outlet-Box-Chassis-Only-/290580426816 A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I’d ordere .......

102: REVIEW: River Cable Flexygy 6 Cable (2.22)
Posted by WPM on 2007-05-17, 04:42:52 (137.242.1.50)
Model: Flexygy 6 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $255.00 Description: Flat & Flexible 6-Conductor Loudspeaker Cable Manufacturer URL: River Cable Model Picture: View Review .......

103: My recent cable experiences (long) (2.15)
Posted by Rob Bertrando on 1999-07-24, 11:54:51 (38.29.78.120)
As I've mentioned before, the last few months have seen lots of fiddling and experimentation in my system. The basic components are NAD 515 CD changer used as transport only, HHb CDR-850 (made by Pion .......

104: REVIEW: Audience Au24 Audio Interconnect Cable (2.13)
Posted by westerman@cave.net on 2001-11-02, 14:46:22 (66.35.72.145)
Model: Au24 Audio Interconnect Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $398/1 meter Description: Single Crystal, true 75 Ohm, coaxial, cross-linked polyethylene Teflon jacket. Manufactu .......

105: REVIEW: Bogdan Audio Silver Spirit Speaker Cable Cable (2.12)
Posted by alon5rev3@yahoo.com on 2003-07-26, 12:30:33 (67.123.237.110)
Model: Silver Spirit Speaker Cable Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $2,400 Description: Silver Spirit 12' Tri-wire Speaker cables Manufacturer URL: Not Available Model Picture: .......

106: How about sticking to the point? (2.08)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-09-23, 21:50:13 (209.215.72.176)
As I posted before at: http://www.AudioAsylum.com/audio/cables/messages/58803.html and again at: http://www.AudioAsylum.com/audio/cables/messages/58825.html you can not duplicate the effects of bi-wir .......

107: REVIEW: DIY by Chris VenHaus DIY Silver Interconnects Cable (2.05)
Posted by Mantaray on 2001-08-09, 18:05:55 (24.129.7.33)
Model: DIY Silver Interconnects Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: materials cost about $80 Description: 32 ga. .9999 Silver Teflon insulated wire spiraled around Teflon core Manuf .......

108: REVIEW: DIY by Chris VenHaus DIY Mains Power Cables Cable (2.05)
Posted by niakapa on 2021-01-21, 19:11:07 (173.71.97.11)
Model: DIY Mains Power Cables Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $0 Description: DIY Mains Power Cables Manufacturer URL: DIY by Chris VenHaus Model Picture: View Review by niaka .......

109: REVIEW: DIY by Chris VenHaus Cat5 Speaker Cable Cable Review by Joe Tham at Audio Asylum (2.03)
Posted by Joe Tham on 2000-09-03, 17:30:52 (24.64.38.99)
Well, I recently posted to this board on the Cat 5 wire speaker cables and got a few good tips and links on making this stuff. Finally after a few hours of labour, managed to scrounge around the mater .......

110: ah, an actual response (2.02)
Posted by chiggy on 2002-10-12, 07:00:46 (12.248.6.75)
[Chiggy, my dear,] politeness before the wannabe-subtle flame...oh dear. [First of all, that is a terrible sentence: I won't even begin on its sentence structure deficiencies--e.g. run-on sentences, e .......

111: REVIEW: VooDoo Power Cords Dragon Cable (1.98)
Posted by LowPhreak on 2004-01-08, 11:23:25 (65.110.134.154)
Model: Dragon Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $499.00/6' Description: Has gold-plated Blue Star audio-grade Wattgate 350 IEC PermaLock connector, and the Wattgate 330 PermaLock pl .......

112: REVIEW: Porter Port Porter Port Cryo, 20 Amp AC Outlet Accessory (1.96)
Posted by Duster on 2004-06-22, 12:03:46 (67.160.38.27)
Model: Porter Port Cryo, 20 Amp AC Outlet Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $36 Description: Hubbell 8300H Hospital Grade unplated brass 20A outlet, deep immersion cryo treated .......

113: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (1.69)
Posted by Biffo on 2003-05-13, 23:18:56 (24.71.223.142)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by Biffo ( A ) on .......

114: REVIEW: T.G. Audio Labs SLVR Power Cord Cable (1.67)
Posted by rhyno on 2003-07-12, 17:56:36 (67.65.165.227)
Model: SLVR Power Cord Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $500 Description: 6' power cord Manufacturer URL: T.G. Audio Labs Manufacturer URL: T.G. Audio Labs Review by rhyno .......

115: REVIEW: Silver Audio Power Burst with Deluxe WATTaGATE termination Cable (1.60)
Posted by David Spear on 2001-08-11, 08:16:35 (210.230.171.103)
Model: Power Burst with Deluxe WATTaGATE termination Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $230 (1 meter) Description: power cord Manufacturer URL: Silver Audio Manufacturer URL: S .......

116: REVIEW: Tel Wire Cord Cable (1.47)
Posted by Duster on 2008-05-24, 12:16:05 (67.168.76.130)
Model: Cord Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $799 ($399 intro price) Description: Tel Wire Cord power cord terminated with Oyaide P-004 Beryllium AC plug and Oyaide C-004 Beryllium IE .......

117: REVIEW: WyWires Phono Lo Cable (1.38)
Posted by Gopher2K on 2010-06-12, 10:24:38 (96.250.177.147)
Model: Phono Lo Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $899 Description: Output Specific Phono Cable Manufacturer URL: WyWires Model Picture: View Review by Gopher2K on June 12, 201 .......

118: RE: So who has heard these cables &...... (0.98)
Posted by Hyperion on 2007-09-05, 13:50:07 (124.104.154.221)
Yes. I have had Kondo cables (AN-Vz, AN-SPz) since a decade ago and added KSL-LP, KSL-SPc and KSL-ACz a few years ago. check out this long lost review I posted at Audio Review nearly 10 years ago (it .......

Found 28 records in Computer Audio Asylum.

1: RE: How can I connect 5.1 system to laptop (or DAC) (13.86)
Posted by UN on 2008-06-03, 09:39:01 (68.196.187.187)
The two mini plugs feed into the controller. There is a mini DIN plug from the controller which in turn plugs into the the center/subwoofer/amplifier. The 4 satellites are fed from the center/subwoofe .......

2: digital crossovers with digital outputs other than DBX driverack ? (13.86)
Posted by vasyachkin on 2006-02-27, 07:12:29 (69.114.135.78)
i want to cross over to a subwoofer digitally, but i dont want to use the crossover's DACs to drive the speakers. i want to use the Benchmark DAC1 that i already have. now the problem is that Behringe .......

3: Hooking up two KRK Rokit 5's for the best PC experience? (10.28)
Posted by jwmollman on 2010-06-18, 11:17:05 (72.49.63.176)
This is a little summer project I have going on. I am a noob when it comes to audiophile stuff like this, but everybody has to start somewhere. I just recently purchased a pair of KRK Rokit 5 Studio M .......

4: RE: “The satellites run at their full range” (9.61)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2013-06-17, 09:50:15 (65.19.76.104)
I considered the factors you suggested. I tried both ways. It sounded better running the satellites full range. I don't know the reason why, but some guesses come to mind: 1. removing filters from the .......

5: RE: dorm system (8.97)
Posted by niws on 2011-11-27, 18:15:40 (74.105.155.11)
You should be able to use the line output from the macbook as a source. I believe it is the same jack as the headphone jack. You can get an inexpensive cable from Radio Shack to connect the computer t .......

6: RE: If... (8.79)
Posted by Davey on 2017-10-17, 21:23:30 (24.16.177.200)
Nonsense. There is stereo information there. Apply a 80Hz LP filter to your favorite music and send the two channels to a difference amplifier and see if you don't see some signal out of it. Your sugg .......

7: Speakers for the computer (8.01)
Posted by Scrith on 2005-05-03, 23:10:19 (67.161.72.77)
I'm interested in upgrading my computer speakers (currently Klipsch 4.1, though I only use the 2 front channels). What options are out there? I know I can get some regular stereo speakers and an ampli .......

8: RE: Plug in jack-rack limiter help needed (7.73)
Posted by Caucasian Blackplate on 2019-05-10, 09:18:56 (67.170.65.56)
How painful would it be to justify using a different amplifier? What is the amp you're using? Is there a 4 ohm version of your subwoofer? Can you add a second identical 8 ohm woofer? (you know you wan .......

9: RE: Logitech Z-2300 THX 2.1 computer speaker system (7.64)
Posted by Bambi B on 2009-07-24, 15:01:16 (66.74.85.223)
PAINTING: "A Visiting Bishop" 4Season, Out of the box, I was ready to toss the Logitech Z-2300 system in the bin- and conversely to you, I thought the subwoofer was the main idiocy- it had no disce .......

10: The totaldac room blew me away in Munich last year (7.09)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2014-04-10, 13:12:16 (217.224.64.20)
To my ears, some of the best, most realistic, palpable music at the Munich hifi show last year came from the total dac room. Of course, that wasn't only because of the dac. system was: server->totalda .......

11: Ok, here are some ideas (7.06)
Posted by Caucasian Blackplate on 2007-07-24, 15:17:19 (71.227.194.79)
If you're mostly going to use this setup at your PC, you will be pretty close to the speakers and not need too much power. I will assume also that you have an LCD monitor, and not a CRT. I would consi .......

12: mixing different satellites with a different sub (6.73)
Posted by seneca - 196 on 2008-07-02, 09:57:11 (90.195.216.82)
just realise I have posted this query in the wrong forum. sorry. This should be the right place. hi folks, new to this place, but thought I'd ask a technical question (being not a very technical minde .......

13: RE: Who cares? (6.62)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2012-06-01, 17:40:45 (65.19.76.104)
The subwoofer is a 10.6" composite unit, model 11w7670. There are two 6.5" drivers on each satellite, one woofer plus midrange and the other midrange only, "W" cone, model 6w4379B. The tweeter is the .......

14: RE: Who cares? (6.36)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2012-05-28, 14:16:00 (65.19.76.104)
During my subwoofer setup I experienced each of the possible ways of getting excessive bass at one point while learning the setup process. It quickly became apparent that trial and error by listening .......

15: NAD D7050 Streaming FD Amp - First Impression (5.92)
Posted by soundchekk on 2013-12-13, 02:07:19 (37.24.99.119)
Hi there. Last summer I posted about a NAD D7050 Full Digital Amp showing up soon. I am a big fan of Full Digital Amps. The amp showed up in November finally. Yesterday I had a chance to listen to the .......

16: RE: Wadai 121 - XMOS w/Linux (5.76)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2012-05-21, 11:18:11 (65.19.76.104)
Just powered Focal speakers with subwoofer and nearfield listening (1 meter) in a small room. One amplifier per driver, 1150 watts total RMS. Nice space heater in winter, we'll see what it's like in A .......

17: Help with DAC for old system (5.44)
Posted by dirichlet223@gmail.com on 2014-07-30, 09:03:27 (95.229.229.31)
Hi, I would like help for putting some old, expensive 5.1 Home Theatre equipment to use for playing 24 bit / 96 KHZ (or lower) Stereo FLAC files or 48 kHz surround FLAC files (or even movies) from a c .......

18: I don't think that's the root of the problem but I can only guess. (5.41)
Posted by Quiet Earth on 2006-05-08, 07:15:14 (69.232.187.210)
You mentioned room correction and some very extreme frequencies. I think your time (and money) would be better spent learning more about your room and speaker placement. There's plenty of information .......

19: RE: Opinion on these? (5.39)
Posted by Sturmey on 2012-05-23, 16:53:56 (50.136.194.238)
If you don't mind missing the sound of several instruments in a typical orchestra, these may work for you. 500 Hz is essentially no bass at all, but for the price, you get what you pay for. No way to .......

20: RE: ordered a Bluesound product, the Bluesound Node (5.28)
Posted by SBGK on 2014-01-19, 13:45:33 (5.81.87.101)
interesting bit at the end of this nad m50 review http://www.the-ear.net/review-hardware/nad-m50-m52-streamer-server However NAD is planning a complete new brand to win a large part of the market from .......

21: Chic petite marvelously mid-fi Swans S3W speaker (4.74)
Posted by 4season on 2008-07-27, 21:52:12 (71.208.234.130)
My mom's got a 1990 Dodge Colt hatchback equipped with the factory Mitsubishi AM/FM radio with 4 stock speakers. I wouldn't exactly call it hifi, yet it's one of the most enjoyable ways to listen to p .......

22: RE: Logitech Z-2300 THX 2.1 computer speaker system (4.49)
Posted by 4season on 2009-07-24, 19:56:07 (71.208.213.79)
Bambi B, Funny you should mention LM1s! The amplifier output to the satellites seems to be phase-inverted, so I hooked up the B&Ws accordingly. Sounded pretty decent, and if anything, that plate amp s .......

23: Beginner PC Audio Help (4.29)
Posted by Skye on 2007-05-21, 02:53:33 (140.88.68.102)
Hey there. Just want to thank everyone for providing help and information for the rest of us. :-) Currently, I play all the music in my dorm from my CD player. I have a five-changer piped through a st .......

24: NOT Logitech! (4.13)
Posted by Skye on 2012-03-28, 12:13:07 (50.77.52.193)
Don't buy Logitech! I bought their fanciest 2.1 system (~$150) for my girlfriend a year ago. I wasn't expecting it to be hi-fi, just something decent for a non-discerning person to listen to music and .......

25: RE: Getting Started with Computer Audio (4.13)
Posted by Sumflow on 2012-08-25, 00:30:02 (89.248.172.228)
Don’t you just love it when some lazy A*s tells you to go somewhere else but will not give you the link. Attached is a good link to *Getting Started with Computer Audio,* as you asked. Neil Young has .......

26: RE: DIY Music Server-related question (3.72)
Posted by John Elison on 2020-01-31, 08:36:56 (192.180.236.80)
> Adding Roon to the package, while nice, just drives up the price. You got that right! I didn't realize Roon would be so expensive. I have a better solution, at least for me. I recently found a sma .......

27: RE: What you are finding (3.67)
Posted by Thorsten on 2014-02-01, 10:58:58 (61.92.153.149)
Hi, > I had multiple PS Audio Power plants isolating things as you suggest. > I have owned most of the PS Audio models save for the newest ones. > My present setup sounds better than what I was using. .......

28: RE: digital speakers, or how the Germans succeeded in squaring the circle!! (3.34)
Posted by Thorsten on 2014-02-01, 10:59:30 (61.92.153.149)
Hi, Well, ignoring how well or not in absolute terms these specific speakers may sound, let's look at the underlying principles. A sealed box may be equalised flat to near DC if desired. If we have on .......

Found 27 records in Critic's Corner.

1: RE: Krell S-275 & subs - What's up with that? (13.30)
Posted by JerryS on 2012-06-28, 07:42:56 (24.8.72.33)
Yes, all things subwoofer seem to be contested issues. No, I am saying that once the relationships (volume, crossover point and phase) between the subwoofer and main speakers are set using the sub's h .......

2: RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... (13.30)
Posted by Robert Deutsch on 2012-05-20, 05:37:05 (184.146.4.170)
Thanks for the comment. I'm not unaware of this issue, and for the review of the Conrad-Johnson LPM125 amplifier I actually borrowed a speaker that does not have a powered subwoofer, just to provide a .......

3: RE: Corrections (12.20)
Posted by Ralph on 2017-03-16, 15:37:51 (64.122.72.31)
Clearly you did not read my last post, please go back and re-read. Here are the problem areas in your post: The manufacturers don't say 'analog' - you do. Right- that's called 'marketing'. Class D i .......

4: The LoKe plate amp IS the Dayton SPA250-DSP (7.22)
Posted by Brian H P on 2023-10-18, 13:50:58 (63.155.5.182)
And that amp is on sale right now at PE for $188. Only difference is that the Wilson OEM version has the Wilson trademark printed on it. And yeah, the connectors and controls look kinda cheesy. PE als .......

5: Re: You ask the wrong questions (6.70)
Posted by Pat D on 2005-07-14, 09:55:02 (69.195.199.19)
The Paradigm S8 is certainly a fine speaker. I tried them in a store on our travels last year with quite a variety of music and I liked them a lot. I already had the Quad 44 preamp and the Quad 606 am .......

6: RE: A Question for Reviewers who Own LS3/5As (6.01)
Posted by RGA on 2012-05-21, 19:16:07 (218.188.39.57)
Points well taken - I didn't look closely at the amp - I generally agree with you on KT 88s and that very well could have been the issue. I think the KT 88 is better suited to tougher to drive speaker .......

7: if you're interested in woofer measurements (5.73)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2006-04-07, 09:41:56 (207.91.86.2)
the linked review and measurements of a ported subwoofer from "Secrets of Hifi and Home Theater" was really quite a workout. In addition to bandwidth tests, loudness tests and harmonic distortion test .......

8: Re: changing the amplifier, etc. (5.51)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2006-05-18, 14:15:24 (207.91.86.2)
just so, hex. I am rather skeptical of the value of attempting to treat the signal, on a full-spectrum basis, because the idealized response will exist at only one point in the room. However, I confes .......

9: well, here's the list from the October issue (5.34)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2004-09-17, 13:26:28 (207.91.86.2)
Halcro DM38 stereo amplifier--$18,790 Lamm ML 2.1 monobloc amplifier -- $29,290 the pair McIntosh C200 preamp -- $7100 Siltech wires -- $4000/$2100/$600 for speakers, interconnects and power, respecti .......

10: RE: please, that's just silly ... (5.03)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2013-03-23, 00:23:57 (84.142.186.69)
I agree somewhat with most of what you're saying. You do need a refined design and good electronics to get the bass illusion from smaller speakers. Your two-ways are rated to 28Hz? Can they do it with .......

11: RE: Adjectives vs. Measurements (4.91)
Posted by MarkJohns on 2016-01-30, 14:15:21 (73.215.214.225)
Well let's see, I heard Ralph Glasgal's Ambiophonic system a couple of times. There has to be a million dollars worth of equipment tied up in it. It was very interesting in it's unique spacial effects .......

12: but this is why it's so frustrating to me -- I have conducted DBT's... (4.82)
Posted by RGA on 2006-01-30, 12:08:32 (207.81.84.149)
I have taken science that relates to the human brain and senses. I like to find some understanding beyond "you only like it because it's euphonic (when the person saying it has never heard it). My fir .......

13: RE: Here's a critic not impressed with some audiophile speakers! (4.67)
Posted by Pat D on 2010-09-30, 09:04:43 (99.251.236.4)
Andrew Marshall (AIG) has his own suite of measurements and the results tend to differ somewhat from what Soundstage and Stereophile get (and they are not identical, either). One thing to watch is tha .......

14: RE: To Both... (4.48)
Posted by RGA on 2012-10-12, 22:46:00 (42.98.6.38)
The problem with multi-channel is a few fold. 1) It is targeted to home theater and assumes music listeners give a rat's ass about movies. I find most speakers that are part of home theater set-ups ar .......

15: As to the hinted at follow-up a few words on what we can expect ... (4.09)
Posted by bjh on 2012-05-22, 13:09:43 (67.211.125.178)
The reviewer has stated in a post here that with regard to bass performance " ... I would be surprised if it was different with a speaker that does not have a powered subwoofer." Examining his own rev .......

16: RE: A Question for Reviewers who Own LS3/5As (4.08)
Posted by RGA on 2012-05-18, 00:28:28 (218.188.39.58)
Not sure I quite get the appeal of the speaker. There isn't much bass and it seems a bit bright to me. Please note I heard these here in Hong Kong at a dealer selling Rogers and was running it on an i .......

17: Speaker Reviews (3.74)
Posted by svisner on 2021-12-30, 10:04:35 (96.83.74.33)
I purchased a pain of Wharfedale Linton speakers. I auditioned them at the Capitol Audiofest, and read Herb Reichert's very positive 2019 Stereophile review. (https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharf .......

18: Re: Well, I wuz gonna whine (3.63)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2006-03-31, 07:33:25 (207.91.86.2)
Well, one thing good about the RCL, you can add it to your ad copy when you sell something. As in I was going to sell my old Ultech CD player (until I donated it to a fund-raiser who's going to sell i .......

19: RE: That's ridiculous! (3.55)
Posted by RGA on 2012-07-04, 18:44:35 (218.188.39.33)
I like the blind level matched tests - the only problem is that it all depends on what is in the group test. A speaker may win the group test but in another test it may have come in 6 out of 8. Or a s .......

20: Excuse me: the FTC admitted, 12 years ago, that that test has OUTLIVED ITS USEFULNESS... (3.52)
Posted by John Marks on 2013-02-08, 14:06:45 (108.34.252.108)
As far as I know, the genesis of JA's stress test is the old Federal Trade Commission Amplifier Testing Rule's "preconditioning" requirement, which was adopted in response to the "watts" and "THD" "Wa .......

21: Yeah, Science, what you dun for me lately? (3.02)
Posted by tomservo on 2007-01-12, 11:30:19 (204.87.188.80)
Hi Yeah, if you go to an AES convention and attend some papers, one would get the impression that a good bit of research is actually done too. I think the reason for the truth in your statement “snip> .......

22: Re: OK: Please list all the "bad" products (2.95)
Posted by RGA on 2006-02-07, 11:52:24 (207.81.84.149)
I missed this thread...firstly I don't think you can ever rule out to some degree value for money - the Wilson Sophia sounds good but I've heard better MUCH MUCH MUCH better for $3k Cad. I can;t very .......

23: Re: Read the top 10 lies article again (2.71)
Posted by J-PMatt@Comcast.Net on 2005-02-21, 15:45:55 (68.45.82.11)
"Peter has said many times that a tube amp CAN be made to perform to the level of solid state, but given the maintenance issues, it makes no sense in today;s world to spend money on them" I prefer sol .......

24: RE: Ah, the elusive "euphony." (2.28)
Posted by RGA on 2011-11-28, 18:55:18 (112.119.180.32)
Well I wrote the line "I accept that other people hear it differently" as to not be a pompous ass. What I personally believe is that it's pretty objective and some systems have it "right" and most sys .......

25: The Fremer Article (Very Lengthy) (1.90)
Posted by Arthur Salvatore on 2009-06-17, 19:59:53 (98.211.151.124)
This has also been seriously mischaracterized within the below thread, which is the only reason why I am posting it here. Any corrections I decide to make of the inevitable (future) misquotes will be .......

26: Dynaudio Focus 360 Review (1.90)
Posted by Freo-1 on 2016-10-08, 11:49:41 (65.96.137.241)
The following is a review of the Dynaudio Focus 360 speakers. The Focus 360 speakers are a three-way, full range dynamic configuration. The following are the speaker's specifications: Bandwidth: 31 Hz .......

27: Speaking of Worms... (1.49)
Posted by joerosen1 on 2014-09-29, 20:45:28 (198.254.247.70)
Hearts of Space was a New Age "Audiophile" label, and as I look at my CD rack, I realise that I have FOUR of the damned things! Three of them by an artist named Raphael (Music to Disappear In, Pt.II, .......

Found 35 records in Digital Drive.

1: the simple solution (9.35)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2008-10-14, 07:54:30 (207.91.86.2)
that more or less conforms to your desires -- Use a Behringer RTA/parametric equalizer on the signal that feeds your subwoofer from the preamp. Using the optional microphone, the machine will optimize .......

2: RE: OPPO 105 pre outs (9.35)
Posted by John Elison on 2016-09-20, 02:33:12 (74.130.29.193)
I tried it once into a Parasound A21 power amplifier. Normally I run the Oppo stereo outputs at fixed volume to a preamp. Driving the amplifier directly seemed to provide less bass. I was using a subw .......

3: Looking for an economical network streaming solution (8.69)
Posted by dandaroy on 2013-12-06, 08:17:16 (71.211.128.167)
My system: Amplifier: Conrad Johnson CAV-50 tube integrated amplifier Speakers: Spendor S3/5R (on stands), Adire Audio Rava subwoofer Cdp: Audio Note c3.1x I am looking for a streaming solution s .......

4: Re: Think you`re on your own regarding the bass issue. (8.36)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2002-07-25, 22:09:28 (172.152.255.167)
>>You need to list what equipments for your setup including which AN DAC model. Your statement is only based on your listening for that setup. I own AN 1X 3.1 special with IV transformer, and SET amp, .......

5: Digital speakers.. (7.19)
Posted by Tortelvis on 2001-01-12, 04:47:15 (216.104.228.125)
Hi! I recently purchashed a pair of DOGG Digital Audio speakers. There are two types of connectors on the back - one is for bare wire, and the other, apparently is for a digital audio connection. What .......

6: You guys amaze, me, you really do. (6.93)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2001-12-05, 10:43:58 (207.91.86.5)
I come in here complaining about one source (digital) that doesn't sound as good as another source (analog) and you guys want to screw around with the shared downstream elements of the system (speaker .......

7: Need suggestions for a system (6.88)
Posted by joela on 2000-12-11, 17:53:09 (24.200.137.247)
I just got 4 speakers pro audio 2012 for free. I'm getting a DVD player for my PC soon so i would like to build a home theater with those speakers. I plan to buy a sound blaster live! X Gamer 5.1 as m .......

8: Re: Anyone taken a TacT RCS unit out of their system? (6.83)
Posted by Brad V on 2002-10-03, 12:52:38 (167.64.48.107)
Hi Akala, I lived the RCS 2.0 and took it out. The reason I took it out, was to buy the RCS 2.2X. I bought the 2.2X so to incorporate my Subwoofer in with my main speakers in a seamless integration. I .......

9: Re: Who here uses a 3950/60 in a higher-end system? (6.75)
Posted by rsaavedr on 2004-06-09, 23:38:02 (143.88.60.88)
V.Rossi mods on Toshiba 3950 (mods to be continued with dual opamps on a brown dog adapter) -> Silver sonic BL1 interconnects -> Grace 901 headphone amplifier (borrowed) -> Zu mobius cable -> Sennheis .......

10: Yamaha RP-U100 PC Receiver (6.08)
Posted by BarneyT on 2003-09-24, 20:39:54 (68.237.78.114)
I was wondering if anyone has experience with this receiver that connects with your host PC via a bidirectional USB datalink and also serves as a outboard sound card with two auxiliary analog or optic .......

11: "I thought they might be a little too powerful" (5.91)
Posted by 1973shovel on 2023-03-30, 07:22:27 (71.81.112.96)
I'm not faulting you for getting yourself a new amp, but is "too powerful" really an issue for most people? I'd much rather have an excess of power, rather than risk amplifier clipping from over-drivi .......

12: .1 LFE signal content versus the other 5 channels (5.74)
Posted by dgavrile on 2001-11-14, 07:03:33 (146.148.72.14)
If I listen to DVD-A/ SACD or DTS I would like to fed the subwoofer with high level (from amplifier speaker level) for better integration without loosing low level information. Is .1 (LFE) channel con .......

13: Suggest DAC & Transport to go with Tact (5.38)
Posted by hexenboden on 2001-11-13, 11:20:46 (170.148.10.23)
I was wondering what people's experience has been with different transport/DAC combinations in conjunction with the TacT RCS 2.0. I am looking for a top notch transport and DAC to use with the TacT, t .......

14: Re: Let me clarify (4.81)
Posted by PS on 2004-09-28, 08:54:03 (207.216.246.51)
Right now, the entire digital 'front end' I am putting together is based on a Behringer DCX2496 Ultradrive Pro (digital active crossover) which accepts digital up to 24/96 in, or analog, and resamples .......

15: Re: Behringer 8024 SPDIF converters (4.52)
Posted by Steve70 on 2003-02-04, 12:14:40 (24.140.12.38)
I too, went through this same problem - to the point of using a transport and DAC that had AES/EBU outputs and inputs. The all AES/EBU set up worked great. (aragon A2D2 DAC) I then tried canare audio .......

16: A soothing Note (4.19)
Posted by JimF on 2003-01-24, 11:43:12 (157.150.194.10)
For anyone who's been following my recent DAC saga with any interest: I took delivery of my new (used, as in dealer-demo) Audio Note DAC-4 Signature on Wednesday, and installed it in the Quad/AtmaSphe .......

17: Re: What's the difference between Philips' Bitstream 1-bit technology of the late 1980's used in th (3.81)
Posted by JimF on 2003-01-13, 12:47:48 (157.150.194.10)
Well, Philips' "bitstream" 1-bit technology from the late 1980s was a digital-to-analog converter technology for the conversion of PCM data from a CD into a line-level (a few volts RMS) analog signal .......

18: Theta Miles as dedicated 2-channel system??? (3.71)
Posted by mdavis on 2000-04-11, 14:09:39 (134.134.2.1)
I'm considering a Theta Miles to use as a dedicated 2-channel system, along side my Lexicon -- which will be used for multi-channel and HT. The configuration idea is like this: Let the completely bala .......

19: A new product from Tact: RCS 2.2x (3.67)
Posted by Michel on 2001-12-15, 07:22:33 (217.2.58.11)
Hi, On the Yahoo Tact users group, Karsten Petersen from Tact Audio announced a new product. It looks very interesting for those (like me) with monitors and subs. The press release is below. Michel -- .......

20: REVIEW: Virtue Audio Piano M1 CD Player/Recorder (3.65)
Posted by willkayakforfood on 2011-09-05, 04:21:13 (207.225.233.60)
Model: Piano M1 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $699.00 Description: CD Player Manufacturer URL: Virtue Audio Model Picture: View Review by willkayakforfood on S .......

21: REVIEW: Scott Nixon TubeDac Plus DAC Processors (2.86)
Posted by Nico on 2004-07-02, 09:51:24 (68.161.184.209)
Model: TubeDac Plus Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $450 (assembled) Description: TubeDac with Black Gates & other upgrades Manufacturer URL: Scott Nixon Model Picture .......

22: How can my $300 6 year old entry level Rotel sound better than Theta separates? (2.78)
Posted by centaurus3200 on 2003-10-06, 08:05:57 (207.213.205.155)
i gave my friend a sumo andromeda amplifier 2 years ago. one channel was shorted. no bad transistors, but a bad solder joint. he can fix anything. he has a vintage radio and hi fi museum in his repair .......

23: REVIEW: LessLoss DAC 2004 DAC Processors (2.76)
Posted by rfthonissen on 2005-06-12, 11:45:34 (84.27.13.84)
Model: DAC 2004 Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: 1500 Euro Description: Battery Powered 24 bit / 192 kHz Jitterless Master DAC Manufacturer URL: LessLoss Model Picture: .......

24: REVIEW: Monarchy Audio DIP Classic DAC Processors (2.52)
Posted by Adriel on 2009-05-02, 13:59:15 (75.60.98.38)
Model: DIP Classic Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $249 Description: An update on the DIP with an optimized 44.1 Khz output Manufacturer URL: Monarchy Audio Review by A .......

25: REVIEW: Musetec MH-DA005 DAC Processors (2.52)
Posted by Mel on 2021-06-15, 21:41:08 (98.14.180.171)
Model: MH-DA005 Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $2800-3300 Description: DAC Manufacturer URL: Musetec Model Picture: View Review by Mel on June 15, 2021 at 21:41:08 .......

26: REVIEW: Bel Canto Design DAC2 DAC Processors (2.44)
Posted by bullethead on 2004-09-15, 08:20:37 (68.174.20.225)
Model: DAC2 Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $1395 Description: Upsampling 24/192 DAC2 Manufacturer URL: Bel Canto Design Model Picture: View Review by bullethead .......

27: REVIEW: Rotel RCD-02 CD Player/Recorder (2.31)
Posted by bondmanp on 2003-04-16, 09:57:32 (12.33.123.18)
Model: RCD-02 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $500 Description: Single Disc CD Solid State CD Player with Remote Manufacturer URL: Rotel Manufacturer URL: Rotel .......

28: REVIEW: Eastern Electric Minimax CDP CD Player/Recorder (2.30)
Posted by dsockel on 2004-11-25, 11:05:37 (66.56.8.40)
Model: Minimax CDP Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $899 Description: Tube CD Player Manufacturer URL: Eastern Electric Model Picture: View Review by dsockel .......

29: REVIEW: Denon HEOS Link Other (2.24)
Posted by kh6idf on 2015-08-22, 21:33:18 (98.195.102.49)
Model: HEOS Link Category: Other Suggested Retail Price: $349 Description: Multi-room streamer/DAC Manufacturer URL: Denon Model Picture: View Review by kh6idf on August 22, 2015 at .......

30: REVIEW: Reference Audio Mods Denon DVD-3910 DVD Players (2.08)
Posted by McGruder on 2006-05-21, 17:22:55 (69.250.167.174)
Model: Denon DVD-3910 Category: DVD Players Suggested Retail Price: $4200 Description: Denon DVD-3910 with extensive upgrades to power supply, clock, and output stage Manufacturer URL: .......

31: Rediscovering the wonders of the Bel Canto DAC-1 (1.95)
Posted by Jim Fehlinger on 2000-03-10, 09:32:45 (157.150.194.10)
I posted some impressions several weeks ago upon receiving a pair of MSB Link DAC IIIs with the upsampling option, for which I had traded in a pair of MSB Link DAC IIs. I was, at that time, listening .......

32: REVIEW: Musical Fidelity A5 CD Player/Recorder (1.84)
Posted by Rick R on 2005-01-11, 21:20:50 (4.41.252.133)
Model: A5 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $2500 Description: Single box CD only player Manufacturer URL: Musical Fidelity Model Picture: View Review by Rick R .......

33: REVIEW: Cambridge Audio D500 CD Player/Recorder (1.64)
Posted by 02Pete on 2003-04-20, 17:55:31 (24.195.35.73)
Model: D500 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $250 to $300 used Description: Single CD player with 20-bit Crystal Delta-Sigma DAC Manufacturer URL: Cambridge Audio M .......

34: Wadia 270/27ix versus Wadia 861 (long) (1.63)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-06-16, 10:32:15 (66.123.170.83)
ONE BOX OR SEPARATES FOR CD PLAYBACK? A field report on the Wadia 270/27ix V3.0 combination compared to the Wadia 861 one-box player. Summary and conclusions The 270/27ix combination, as linked by two .......

35: Hallelujah! I'll never have to listen to a CD again! (1.41)
Posted by JimF on 2005-10-20, 08:27:07 (157.150.192.237)
OK, I'm going to go way, way out on a limb and alert the inmates to a very cheap thrill which has me climbing the walls in audio ecstasy. YMMV. The fact that folks aren't shouting this from the roofto .......

Found 7 records in DVD-Audiobahn.

1: Re: Automatic for the People sounds really (8.94)
Posted by Frank on 2003-02-17, 23:51:43 (204.139.45.88)
I have hooked up the subwoofer to the center channel and the .1 output. ( Subwoofer has stereo input...) In effect I have analog bass management for the center. The .1 and the low frequency from the c .......

2: Re: Quick Bass management question (8.94)
Posted by MCH on 2003-03-16, 08:57:36 (24.64.223.203)
I think bass management has nothing to do with format (SACD vs DVD-A). It is strictly a system issue. Are the speakers in the system able to handle good, clean bass? From my prospective, I find a good .......

3: My personal checklist... (6.70)
Posted by DVDAphile on 2003-02-02, 10:36:13 (195.93.72.9)
1. Is the disc defective (authoring problems, dust, fingerprints, whatever)? 2. Check the player setup. Make sure it is not playing in DVD Video mode, and choose the appropriate DVD Audio configuratio .......

4: Reasonably matched. (5.91)
Posted by Frank_D on 2004-10-02, 01:56:58 (213.84.55.132)
My front speakers are Thiel CS3.6. A speaker with a fairly flat amplitude, phase response and low distortion and coloration. My centers are two B&W CM-C series centerspeakers. The sounded the most fl .......

5: It's accessible via your AA profile . . . (4.39)
Posted by Martin419 on 2005-08-07, 10:45:16 (81.19.57.162)
See bottom of page . . . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events Christine Tham's Main living room System Welcome! To add your system, you must register. ---------------------------- .......

6: Re: Listening to two DVD-Audios: Bach/St. Matthew Passion/Harnoncourt (Teldec) and Mozart/Figaro (Naxos) (2.29)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2005-10-07, 04:39:20 (147.10.167.184)
*** Nope, the DVD-S97S manual I've just read doesn’t. I’ve read the PDF, and there’s absolutely no specific mention of "DVD-Audio" under the "delay time" speaker setup section. *** You will note that .......

7: REVIEW: Arcam DV79 DVD Players (2.17)
Posted by racerguy on 2005-08-17, 13:28:06 (65.184.71.10)
Model: DV79 Category: DVD Players Suggested Retail Price: $1799 Description: DVD-Video/DVD-Audio Player Manufacturer URL: Arcam Model Picture: View Review by racerguy ( A ) on Au .......

Found 51 records in Hi-Rez Highway.

1: Re: Use of subwoofer with Pre-amp's 5.1 Analog bypass....help! (11.57)
Posted by kotches on 2000-12-04, 00:57:32 (165.121.197.175)
I'm not familiar with your subwoofer. If your subwoofer has stereo inputs and high-pass outputs, what you do is take the preamp outputs for left and right channels into the subwoofer inputs, and then .......

2: Re: C555ES owners, please help. (11.57)
Posted by MT on 2001-12-28, 07:33:56 (32.97.88.102)
I don't own the 555ES, but I do own the CE775 for multichannel SACD, and I believe the bass management to be the same. If you use multichannel direct - you basically get whatever was encoded on the SA .......

3: Re: DVDaudio capable amplifier and speakers (8.75)
Posted by Terror on 2001-05-21, 07:37:09 (32.97.88.102)
1) They do suggest that your input stage for DVD-Audio be able to have a wider frequency response range (i.e., 10Hz - 100Khz) to be able to output the greatest resolution possible (the same would be t .......

4: Re: Just out of curiousity what sort of equipment did they have? (8.68)
Posted by kh6idf on 2002-07-16, 10:53:59 (12.13.238.140)
THey had a Sony 555ES SACD player, a Sony ES preamp and multichannel amplifier, and 5 full range Energy speakers, not sure of the model. Also had a small JBL subwoofer. .......

5: bi-amping is a more important issue even if you (8.25)
Posted by sgb on 2002-05-06, 14:22:50 (68.11.223.29)
don't have a subwoofer or two... or more. Many years ago (long before audiophiles ever thought about multiple channel systems), several audiophile publications were pointing out the real advantages of .......

6: Look at www.psaudio.com, P 600 max 2x200 in 4 Ohm amp (7.98)
Posted by Ole Lund Christensen on 2001-09-02, 14:05:11 (194.255.243.191)
So they agree with my calculation. They say amplifier of 2x200W in 8 Ohm or 2x200W in 4 Ohm Lets not consider 2 Ohm. So my advise is to run subwoofer and stereo power amp directly from the mains socke .......

7: When my system is complete I will be glad to post it. (7.77)
Posted by rwduke on 2003-01-16, 14:31:39 (63.64.20.2)
Unfortunately I haven't won the lottery and I'm still buying the components, slowly but surely, one component at a time. Here is what I have so far though: Martin Logan Ascents for L/R Martin Logan De .......

8: Sub location (7.44)
Posted by Jim Pearce on 2002-09-03, 10:24:36 (66.38.175.206)
I place the sub between the front left and right, with very good sonic results. Generally, I agree with the comments on bass response on rear speakers - mine are very close to the wall. There is no re .......

9: I'm discovering multichannel SACD now.... (7.08)
Posted by DkB on 2002-05-02, 22:16:47 (155.69.74.40)
Don't have my new Harbeth M40 monitors yet, But am currently installing a really decent multichannel SACD system at my work studio. FOur Vandersteen 1Cs for front and rear channels, a Vandersteen VCC .......

10: Re: That's the problem you can't do the A/B on a cheaper SACD player (6.85)
Posted by LarBo on 2004-04-30, 17:40:00 (137.131.192.76)
I agree that it's good to know the associated gear when considering a discussion of differences in recordings (or formats). I just figured people would head over to the "inmate's systems" if they were .......

11: Sony DAV-550 (S-Master) Thoughts (6.73)
Posted by SnaggS on 2003-03-27, 05:22:20 (144.136.250.9)
My father-in-law just brought this back from Malaysia. Cost him the equiv of US$450, for amplifier, SACD, prog-scan DVD, 5 speakers and a subwoofer. I supprised how decent Multi-Channel SACD sounded o .......

12: Re: just checked your system out... (6.40)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-05-10, 13:23:22 (64.175.232.111)
I'm sure that Christine has thoroughly researched her plans in the context of her system and will continue to do so up until the time she makes her final purchases. I could devote a couple of chapter .......

13: I like it. (6.32)
Posted by theob on 2003-08-02, 04:33:51 (67.72.194.140)
First time I listenened (pre sub woofer) I thought it was congested even in sacd. But after subwoofer (ML Descent) the midrange congealed together nicely and it was less edgy on FFFF. However with car .......

14: Switchable 6.0 to 5.1 on DVDA (6.24)
Posted by DVDman on 2001-06-11, 03:52:09 (194.200.201.82)
Has anyone got any good way (or indeed good amplifier) which allows easy switching between 6.0 and 5.1 listening on DVDA. I can only think of: 1) having 7 speakers and a subwoofer (!!!), and a switchi .......

15: Re: You may be right about dipoles falling out of favor (6.21)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2005-07-07, 16:29:48 (203.58.188.211)
*** some of the requirements puzzle me (e.g. the fixed specification for the subwoofer crossover) *** apparently there's some research that shows 80Hz to be an optimal cross over point regardless of a .......

16: REVIEW: SMSL Sanskrit 10th DAC Processors (6.19)
Posted by svisner on 2021-12-29, 10:18:09 (96.83.74.33)
Model: Sanskrit 10th Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $139 Description: DAC with USB, Optical, and Coax Inputs Manufacturer URL: SMSL Review by svisner on December 29, .......

17: Re: Room Tuning (5.96)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2006-02-10, 06:40:26 (207.91.86.2)
It seems to me that the principal value of electronic equalization is to smooth out the bass response, which is uneven in every residential-sized room. As others have acknowledged, using mechanical de .......

18: Re: I think you have reason to be optimistic (5.76)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2005-06-02, 20:37:04 (203.58.188.211)
*** Audiophiles being who they are, are mostly concerned about the quality of the reproduction -- so they're not likely to be tolerant of the lossy compression schemes that are currently used for HT n .......

19: I wonder if this is really what you would like to do with SACD in stereo (5.44)
Posted by Terror on 2001-07-17, 08:27:53 (32.97.88.102)
Seeing as you only have a stereo SACD setup, and granted "bookshelf" speakers, you may be missing some of the "low" end on the really good SACD discs out there. BUT, I fear that since the 333ES has no .......

20: .1 LFE signal content versus the other 5 channels (5.39)
Posted by dgavrile on 2001-11-14, 07:03:44 (146.148.72.14)
If I listen to DVD-A/ SACD or DTS I would like to fed the subwoofer with high level (from amplifier speaker level) for better integration without loosing low level information. Is .1 (LFE) channel con .......

21: Halcro (5.28)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2005-05-02, 16:51:59 (64.175.232.111)
With respect to how the Halcro “sounds” (in this case the Reference Series dm68 mono), I’m afraid that I have never learned how to definitively differentiate between current day solid state high end a .......

22: Because is expensive to upgrade stereo to MCH (5.22)
Posted by Perigo on 2005-01-11, 01:45:35 (151.41.76.239)
Generally audiophile people has hi-fi equipment with selected components, sometimes very expensive. Upgrading to a MCH, adding similar components to previous system, could be very very expensive. Don' .......

23: RE: Can a Quality Set of Earphones do Justice to... (5.15)
Posted by pbarach on 2012-04-02, 16:08:42 (75.187.209.18)
The main minuses of headphones, even the best, are (1) that you are going to have the soundstage inside of your head instead of spread in front of you; and (2) headphones cannot give you the same shak .......

24: New To High Rez Audio (5.13)
Posted by rwduke on 2002-11-18, 19:51:26 (68.101.216.189)
Hello, I am in the process of buying what is, for me, a high-end audio system. I have Martin Logan Ascents and the Descent subwoofer. I am close to buying an Amp, I can't decide on Bryston 9B or Arago .......

25: Feedback request: Do you have a P600 and a Parasound HCA-2250? (4.55)
Posted by mikemalter on 2001-08-05, 20:05:14 (63.195.83.122)
I just bought a new P600 and have it mated with a Parasound HCA 2250 amplifier and have a question for anyone who has such a setup. First, let me say that I am working with the folks at PS Audio and t .......

26: I need your help! (4.53)
Posted by No Regrets on 2011-12-08, 10:44:10 (75.87.203.2)
Please forgive me if I am in the wrong forum... I am primarily a two channel analog kind of guy, but I just recently upgraded my old fashioned tubed tv to a Panasonic VIERA TC-P42ST30 42-Inch 1080p 3D .......

27: RE: HDMI connection is not guarantee of quality (4.33)
Posted by Fitzcaraldo215 on 2010-04-16, 09:07:18 (108.2.14.199)
Robert, as always, sane and rational points for consideration. We are getting somewhat off the topic of Hi Rez Highway. I'll try to be brief. Agreed, to get the best sound, you have always got to use .......

28: Re: follow-ups (3.96)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2002-01-08, 06:30:25 (207.91.86.5)
The point of my post is that "converting" a recording from one format to another (e.g. mono to stereo; stereo to "multichannel) contains the potential for generating a travesty -- a gimmic, if you wil .......

29: In fairness, our systems are entirely different. (3.90)
Posted by Audiophilander on 2003-07-15, 15:06:31 (12.238.122.141)
Note: I've looked over your Inmate System profile, as I'm sure that you have mine. I've set mine up for optimum stereo performance utilizing the rule of thirds & fourths as recommended by the Anthony .......

30: Re: Interesting Results from Accuphase Hi-Rez DSP/DACs (3.71)
Posted by TooManyToys on 2002-12-04, 16:46:03 (66.57.147.35)
Very Interesting. Actually, I had omitted the actual experience, because I was just interested in what others thought of the Accuphase hi-rez processors. For what it's worth, the following is the actu .......

31: Thanks for your interest, Robert. (3.61)
Posted by sser2 on 2008-09-25, 21:02:47 (128.125.179.129)
My point was actually not about advantages of dipoles against enclosed designs. A bass dipole with an array of closely spaced 3-4 8" drivers will still have all the ills of a single driver design. Wha .......

32: Now officially dead-turn on Home Shopping Network (3.61)
Posted by Duilawyer on 2002-06-30, 20:46:25 (63.203.103.176)
Item 663-358, on sale now. Sony Dream Machine, they run a scrawl at the bottom "plays CD DVD CDRW and CD-R, and MP3". What's missing from this picture? The hostess has spent forty minutes pitching th .......

33: Philips announces integrated DVD/SACD Home Entertainment System (3.59)
Posted by Ricardo S on 2002-06-12, 18:17:50 (67.248.68.25)
June 11, 2002 Philips combines state-of-the-art digital movie and music playback in an integrated DVD/Super Audio CD Home Entertainment System For the first time, Philips now enables consumers to bene .......

34: After All Those Press Releases No One Mentioned This New SACD Unit Coming Soon... (3.43)
Posted by Adhesiv on 2001-05-11, 14:16:00 (24.8.177.90)
SONY TURNS UP THE POWER WITH LATEST DVD DREAM SYSTEM Sleek Five-Disc Changer Plays DVDs, CDs and SACDs NEW YORK (HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHOW), May 11, 2001 - Sony is unveiling its latest DVD Dream™ Syst .......

35: How can my $300 6 year old entry level Rotel sound better than Theta separates? (2.82)
Posted by centaurus3200 on 2003-10-06, 08:04:45 (207.213.205.155)
i gave my friend a sumo andromeda amplifier 2 years ago. one channel was shorted. no bad transistors, but a bad solder joint. he can fix anything. he has a vintage radio and hi fi museum in his repair .......

36: REVIEW: Sony AVD-S50ES Other (2.71)
Posted by DD on 2003-05-10, 11:01:48 (67.115.133.33)
Model: AVD-S50ES Category: Other Suggested Retail Price: $800 Description: Integrated SACD/CD/DVD/Digital Amp Receiver Manufacturer URL: Sony Model Picture: View Review by DD ( A .......

37: Here's the press release on SACD (2.68)
Posted by Replevin on 2004-02-27, 06:47:23 (12.160.60.2)
SONY BROADENS SUPER AUDIO-CD OFFERINGS WITH DEDICATED CHANGER AND COMPATIBLE DVD DREAM SYSTEMS PARK RIDGE, N.J., Feb. 25, 2004 - Heralding the success of the Super-Audio-CD (SA-CD) format, Sony today .......

38: OFF TOPIC!!! - The Speakers.... (2.64)
Posted by Thorsten on 2004-04-13, 13:28:13 (82.35.157.35)
Hi, > Allright, spill! What is up with those way-cooler-than-cool > speakers? Homemade? Commercial possibilities? The speakers are engineering prototypes of a commercial design.... Here some blurp I'm .......

39: Good question (2.45)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2007-09-04, 02:22:46 (75.41.124.114)
You ask: *****Why release a disc that people will not be able to hear at it's best with 'normal' listening practices.***** I should first point to what I said in my opening post: “I’m not suggesting .......

40: REVIEW: Outlaw ICBM Accessory (2.30)
Posted by HFHalligan@aol.com on 2002-04-29, 17:17:03 (66.66.198.69)
Model: ICBM Category: Accessory Suggested Retail Price: $249 Description: Bass management componet for SACD and DVD-A Manufacturer URL: Outlaw Manufacturer URL: Outlaw Review by .......

41: RE: HDMI vs. Analog Connection for Mch (2.27)
Posted by Robert C. Lang on 2010-04-08, 15:09:30 (99.186.43.235)
As I mentioned to Allen I most welcome your post. It has elevated my understanding of HDMI/DSP in hi-rez audio. I think I have a better understanding of its weaknesses and strengths. I am awkwardly em .......

42: REVIEW: Sony SCD-CE775 CD Player/Recorder (2.16)
Posted by germanium20@msn.com on 2003-07-24, 07:58:52 (141.154.68.61)
Model: SCD-CE775 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $199.95 Description: Modified by SACDmods.com Manufacturer URL: Sony Manufacturer URL: Sony Review by germani .......

43: REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics Terra Firma Lite in a Marantz SA-8260 SACD Player (Modded) (2.06)
Posted by stvnharr on 2009-09-06, 07:58:22 (72.164.132.225)
Model: Terra Firma Lite in a Marantz SA-8260 Category: SACD Player (Modded) Suggested Retail Price: 600 chf Description: Diy modified sacd player with Terra Firma Clock Manufacturer URL: V .......

44: Polarity issue - further thoughts (2.05)
Posted by Jeromelang on 2001-03-26, 06:01:37 (165.21.83.139)
>>>1) Do ALL Sony SACDs (at least all you've heard so far) have reversed polarity? >>>2) Can someone suggest a specific disc and track which demonstrates most clearly the effect of polarity reversal? .......

45: REVIEW: APL Hi-Fi Denon 3910 SACD Player (Modded) (1.85)
Posted by Pete Watt on 2005-02-26, 14:28:20 (64.12.116.200)
Model: Denon 3910 Category: SACD Player (Modded) Suggested Retail Price: $4200 Description: Universal Player Manufacturer URL: APL Hi-Fi Manufacturer URL: APL Hi-Fi Review by Pete .......

46: REVIEW: Arcam DV79 DVD Players (1.58)
Posted by racerguy on 2005-08-17, 13:28:06 (65.184.71.10)
Model: DV79 Category: DVD Players Suggested Retail Price: $1799 Description: DVD-Video/DVD-Audio Player Manufacturer URL: Arcam Model Picture: View Review by racerguy ( A ) on Au .......

47: REVIEW: Reference Audio Mods Marantz SA-8001 SACD Player (Modded) (1.58)
Posted by oofer on 2007-01-19, 15:15:40 (216.110.206.186)
Model: Marantz SA-8001 Category: SACD Player (Modded) Suggested Retail Price: $899+mods ($2000) Description: 2 channel SACD/CD player Manufacturer URL: Reference Audio Mods Model Pictu .......

48: REVIEW: Marantz SA-8260 CD Player/Recorder (1.46)
Posted by Jon T on 2002-07-23, 12:52:00 (15.246.143.45)
Model: SA-8260 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $1049 Description: Multichannel SACD player Manufacturer URL: Marantz Model Picture: View Review by Jon T on Jul .......

49: REVIEW: Krell Krell SACD Standard SACD Player (1.46)
Posted by Audioquest4life on 2004-12-19, 11:58:01 (80.140.52.121)
Model: Krell SACD Standard Category: SACD Player Suggested Retail Price: $4000 Description: Multi-channel SACD and CD Playback Manufacturer URL: Krell Model Picture: View Review by .......

50: REVIEW: Vacuum State Electronics VSE modified Sony SCD-XA5400ES with Terra Firma Lite SACD Player (Modded) (1.04)
Posted by Metralla on 2009-08-09, 15:49:59 (24.219.30.145)
Model: VSE modified Sony SCD-XA5400ES with Terra Firma Lite Category: SACD Player (Modded) Suggested Retail Price: $2500 (modifications only - approximate price) Description: Sony SCD-XA5400 .......

51: REVIEW: Sony DVPS9000ES DVD Players (0.83)
Posted by Dean/Klipschead on 2002-04-23, 13:29:22 (198.97.67.59)
Model: DVPS9000ES Category: DVD Players Suggested Retail Price: $1499.95 Description: Progressive Scan DVD/SACD/CD/CD-R Player Manufacturer URL: Sony Manufacturer URL: Sony Revie .......

Found 1 records in Films/DVD Asylum.

1: 14 ways to break your lease... (6.15)
Posted by One Dark Cat on 2000-12-13, 08:28:49 (204.133.173.194)
Poached this from the Sound & Vision web page and their review of bargain subs. http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/SoundAndVision/FrameSet/0,1670,_sl_SoundAndVision_sl_Article_sl_0_cm_1653_cm_100_3606_1 .......

Found 2 records in News Asylum.

1: JosephAudio Celebrates Another Best Sound Win at CES (2.41)
Posted by Jeff Joseph on 2004-01-05, 17:46:19 (24.47.96.78)
2004 International CES - Joseph Audio - - Alexis Park 1908 - Voted Best Sound At Show Home Entertainment 2001/2002/2003! Unprecedented Three Year Win! “Speaks Volumes!” Quips Jeff Joseph Can Josep .......

2: High-efficiency "Planetarium" systems by AudioKinesis (2.41)
Posted by Duke on 2008-10-03, 14:10:38 (208.98.183.169)
The new Planetarium systems by AudioKinesis take an innovative, wholistic approach to optimizing the loudspeaker/room interaction. Two different types of main modules are tailored for different room .......

Found 6 records in Inmate Central.

1: I'm getting an early holiday present. (12.80)
Posted by Grover on 2004-10-18, 16:29:07 (66.17.49.191)
My spouse for a Christmas present is upgrading my car system for me. I had a system installed about a year ago. Alpine deck and JL Audio speakers and amplifier. But I didn't go for the sub and subwoof .......

2: McIntosh Stereo in your new SUV anyone ? (12.80)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2021-11-29, 09:32:10 (73.229.163.4)
This available state-of-the-art system, created by the renowned luxury home audio company McIntosh®, is now offered for the first time in a full-size SUV. Turn your cabin into a concert hall wi .......

3: RE: Great Pyramid (9.15)
Posted by tomservo on 2023-03-05, 11:29:55 (174.131.166.128)
Oh man reading that, made the hair stand up on the back of my neck, you know what i am talking about. I had a 12 inch subwoofer driver in a sealed box and 500W amplifier and we were all (camera crew, .......

4: Re: There are naturally many approaches involved... (8.10)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2005-06-22, 08:38:54 (207.91.86.2)
Speaking of work . . . I digress from it. The "tinkering" instinct does not always reflect dissatisfaction so much as a "What if?" mentality, i.e. What if I changed interconnects between my digital pl .......

5: RE: Even if you haul a family... (5.79)
Posted by RGA on 2020-04-13, 18:43:21 (1.36.24.122)
I personally think the Mazda NA with the flip up lights is cute as hell - the thing is smiling at you. I wish they would just put that car out for $20,000 - and add whatever the min safety tech is ne .......

6: CES and T.H.E. Show Thoughts (4.57)
Posted by Grover on 2006-01-09, 09:14:03 (204.16.142.26)
After what seems like total immersion in audio for the weekend at CES and T.H.E. Show, the lasting impression I have is that it's the people, and not the gear that is important. Yes I know it's an ind .......

Found 200 records in Inmate Systems.

1: jwmollman's John's System (2.33)
Posted by jwmollman on 2011-04-08, 21:57:15 (72.49.63.176)
jwmollman 's John's System System IP Address: 72.49.63.176 Last Update: April 08, 2011 at 21:57:15 Amplifier: Denon AVR-391 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None (integrated) Sp .......

2: Don M - Fostex Full Rage (2.33)
Posted by Don M on 2017-07-22, 06:33:01 (65.93.132.125)
Moniker: Don M System Name: Fostex Full Rage Amp: Bryston B60 Preamp: N/A Speakers: Mass Loaded Tapered Wave Tube (ML TQWT) Fostex FE-167e Pioneer SW-8mk2 (Subwoofer) CDP: Google Chromecast Audio (Dig .......

3: Redwingsfan's Sunfire DefTech (2.32)
Posted by Redwingsfan on 2010-02-23, 04:45:53 (192.136.15.177)
Redwingsfan 's Sunfire DefTech System IP Address: 192.136.15.177 Last Update: February 23, 2010 at 04:45:53 Amplifier: Sunfire Ultimate Receiver Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): No .......

4: harrymacintyre - Graaf GM 20 OTL Amplifier (1.99)
Posted by harrymacintyre on 2018-04-22, 09:35:51 (86.171.223.70)
Moniker: harrymacintyre System Name: Graaf GM 20 OTL Amplifier Amp: Graaf OTL Amplifier Preamp: Graaf GM 13B Mark2 Speakers: ESL 57 ESL 63 Klipch CDP: Meridian 500 transport & DAC Table: Rega Plan .......

5: Panelhead - Office (1.98)
Posted by Panelhead on 2009-10-27, 23:35:14 (70.138.67.171)
Moniker: Panelhead System Name: Office Amp: Built into all speakers. Chipamps in monitors and a 200 watt Tripath in the subwoofer. Preamp: None, move plugs to change sources. Speakers: Quad 11L Atives .......

6: mblackwellgroup's Ole School (1.86)
Posted by mblackwellgroup on 2016-05-29, 19:25:08 (50.142.112.197)
mblackwellgroup 's Ole School System IP Address: 50.142.112.197 Last Update: May 29, 2016 at 19:25:08 Amplifier: Audio Note P4 Balanced mono blocks 2A3 PP stereo amp REL Storm III subwoof .......

7: NathanP's Nathan's HT (1.80)
Posted by NathanP on 2001-09-28, 15:19:38 (64.12.102.174)
Audio Asylum Inmate NathanP's Nathan's HT System Audio Asylum Inmate NathanP's Nathan's HT System [ Audio Asylum ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Ca .......

8: golferskierbiker - One and Only (1.77)
Posted by golferskierbiker on 2005-12-17, 17:43:16 (69.255.45.225)
Moniker: golferskierbiker System Name: One and Only System Rev Date: 2005/12/17/17:43 System Rev IP: 69.255.45.225 Amp: NAD C372 integrated amplifier, NAD C422 tuner Preamp: NAD PP2 Speakers: Thiel CS .......

9: eThink's Home Theatre (1.72)
Posted by eThink on 2008-04-10, 13:33:16 (67.86.4.186)
eThink 's Home Theatre System IP Address: 67.86.4.186 Last Update: April 10, 2008 at 13:33:16 Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V3000 Subwoofer: Audiosource AMP 2 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated .......

10: baylee - In Progress.. (1.70)
Posted by baylee on 2004-03-22, 08:25:56 (69.248.178.69)
Moniker: baylee System Name: In Progress.. System Rev Date: 2007/01/27/14:13 System Rev IP: 69.248.178.69 Amp: Anthem MCA50 5 channel amplifier Preamp: Anthem AVM20 updated 2.21 Speakers: B&W 805 Sign .......

11: rotovator - Despacho / work room (1.62)
Posted by rotovator on 2007-02-15, 05:04:57 (79.108.154.108)
Moniker: rotovator System Name: Despacho / work room Amp: Yamaha AX-530 found in the garbage(2 channel) Preamp: None Speakers: ATC SCM 7 & Music Son Monitor-200 (near field monitors) Subwoofer Mus .......

12: Juan_Gomez - "On a Budget" (1.61)
Posted by Juan_Gomez on 2009-06-04, 21:07:40 (65.15.45.108)
Moniker: Juan_Gomez System Name: "On a Budget" Amp: Harman Kardon AVR 335 and Adcom model GFA-555II driving my main front speakers. Preamp: None Speakers: Main L+R: NHT Classic Three's on At .......

13: EBE's Secondary Living Room Sysem (1.61)
Posted by EBE on 2023-09-11, 11:52:02 (207.174.237.231)
EBE 's Secondary Living Room Sysem System IP Address: 207.174.237.231 Last Update: September 11, 2023 at 11:52:02 Amplifier: Dayton Audio HTA20BT Hybrid Tube Amplifier Preamplifier (or .......

14: apogeelover - BATMAN (1.57)
Posted by apogeelover on 2002-09-13, 06:41:14 (202.156.2.203)
Moniker: apogeelover System Name: BATMAN System Rev Date: 2005/02/16/04:46 System Rev IP: 202.156.2.203 Amp: BAT VK500 Preamp: BAT VK30 Speakers: APOGEE and Sunfire Subwoofer CDP: CEC TL-1X TRANSPORT .......

15: svisner - Main System Multi-Channel (1.55)
Posted by svisner on 2004-02-20, 20:57:51 (50.242.181.6)
Moniker: svisner System Name: Main System Multi-Channel Amp: Front L, R: McIntosh 240 restored by Circle Stereo. (6L6GC tubes from Tube Amp Doctor). Center: Emotiva PA-1 Class D; Ohm Subwoofer: Crown .......

16: tal's bedroom (1.54)
Posted by tal on 2011-09-18, 15:35:07 (98.154.54.178)
tal 's bedroom System IP Address: 98.154.54.178 Last Update: September 18, 2011 at 15:35:07 Amplifier: ATI 2004 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): DEQX Speakers: mishmash of dipo .......

17: Kurtle - Music Box (1.52)
Posted by Kurtle on 2002-12-21, 15:53:18 (76.144.128.13)
Moniker: Kurtle System Name: Music Box Amp: VTV Stereo Purifi Audio 1ET400A Amplifier Preamp: Currently using the preamp function of the RME-ADI 2 DAC Adcom GFP-750 (not currently in use) Speakers: M .......

18: magking - Magking (1.52)
Posted by magking on 2001-07-09, 11:09:00 (80.213.99.52)
Moniker: magking System Name: Magking System Rev Date: 2004/05/25/11:12 System Rev IP: 80.213.99.52 Amp: Integrated surround amlifier: Denon AVC A11SR Preamp: None Speakers: Mains: B&W DM604s2 Max inp .......

19: airkitty's gettin' there (1.52)
Posted by airkitty on 2010-01-19, 09:05:22 (12.191.27.99)
airkitty 's gettin' there System IP Address: 12.191.27.99 Last Update: January 19, 2010 at 09:05:22 Amplifier: Marantz 7002 AV receiver Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Spe .......

20: Feanor - Main (1.49)
Posted by Feanor on 2003-06-17, 13:38:02 (99.243.250.41)
Moniker: Feanor System Name: Main Amp: VTV Amplifier Purifi 1ET400A with VTV buffer + Sparkos SS3602 op amps HEADPHONE: JFS Labs Atom Preamp: Sonic Frontiers Line 1 SE+ (tube) with Golden Lion 6922 .......

21: CALDERA's das maestro (1.46)
Posted by CALDERA on 2002-09-07, 15:13:54 (195.93.50.11)
Audio Asylum Inmate CALDERA's das maestro System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events CALDERA's das maestro System .......

22: hoporama's Office (1.46)
Posted by hoporama on 2015-06-21, 17:27:12 (69.254.150.118)
hoporama 's Office System IP Address: 69.254.150.118 Last Update: June 21, 2015 at 17:27:12 Amplifier: NuForce Icon integrated amp/dac Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Spea .......

23: Lurker13 - Lurker13's Small System (1.45)
Posted by Lurker13 on 2006-07-19, 10:20:42 (192.216.27.32)
Moniker: Lurker13 System Name: Lurker13's Small System System Rev Date: 2006/10/23/10:17 System Rev IP: 192.216.27.32 Amp: Arcam FMJ integrated amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Totem Model 1 Signature .......

24: activeM&Kman - 20 Years to Life stereo (1.45)
Posted by activeM&Kman on 2005-03-04, 20:18:31 (50.113.228.215)
Moniker: activeM&Kman System Name: 20 Years to Life stereo Amp: Active M&K speakers (see below). 2x180 watts in each of 2 satellite speakers. 400 watt amplifier in the subwoofer. 1120 total wa .......

25: "'s Wall of Sound (1.44)
Posted by " on 2004-05-04, 22:07:16 (64.139.110.202)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate "'s Wall of Sound System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events .......

26: RBC - Bottom Rung's Not Bad (1.43)
Posted by RBC on 2005-12-07, 20:59:59 (72.236.231.101)
Moniker: RBC System Name: Bottom Rung's Not Bad Amp: MBL 7008 Integrated Amplifier Preamp: Integrated Speakers: MBL 121 with REL B-3 Subwoofer CDP: MBL 1431 Table: Nottingham Space Deck / Space arm Le .......

27: SoggyMusicMan's Main System (1.42)
Posted by SoggyMusicMan on 2007-11-16, 08:07:39 (66.54.212.101)
SoggyMusicMan 's Main System System IP Address: 66.54.212.101 Last Update: November 16, 2007 at 08:07:39 Amplifier: Counterpoint SA-12 w/ NP-100 upgrade from Altavista Audio (http://www.al .......

28: deeppurple's Other Living Room (Long Story) (1.41)
Posted by deeppurple on 2011-04-21, 23:13:40 (67.169.40.212)
deeppurple 's Other Living Room (Long Story) System IP Address: 67.169.40.212 Last Update: April 21, 2011 at 23:13:40 Amplifier: Arcam a65 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None .......

29: hchinaski's Primary (1.40)
Posted by hchinaski on 2011-07-08, 07:10:42 (76.229.125.37)
hchinaski 's Primary System IP Address: 76.229.125.37 Last Update: July 08, 2011 at 07:10:42 Amplifier: PrimaLuna Prologue 2 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): EAR 834p Speakers: .......

30: aHardPancake's Luxman LSS (1.39)
Posted by aHardPancake on 2019-11-18, 17:00:07 (108.73.190.207)
aHardPancake 's Luxman LSS System IP Address: 108.73.190.207 Last Update: November 18, 2019 at 17:00:07 Amplifier: Luxman M12 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Luxman C12 Speaker .......

31: Tweekgeek - Digital Phase (1.39)
Posted by Tweekgeek on 2005-06-10, 07:02:12 (69.29.127.67)
Moniker: Tweekgeek System Name: Digital Phase System Rev Date: 2005/06/10/07:06 System Rev IP: 69.29.127.67 Amp: velleman stereo valve amplifier output power: 2 x 90Wrms music power 8Hz - 80kHz (-3dB .......

32: The Dill - Garage System (1.39)
Posted by The Dill on 2011-10-01, 10:07:52 (73.11.122.198)
Moniker: The Dill System Name: Garage System Amp: Marantz 1060 Integrated Amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Seifert Research Maxim III speakers with a Velodyne CHT-8 Subwoofer CDP: Primare D20 Table: N .......

33: Ron AKA's The only one I have... (1.39)
Posted by Ron AKA on 2008-07-04, 20:49:25 (142.59.177.182)
Ron AKA 's The only one I have... System IP Address: 142.59.177.182 Last Update: July 04, 2008 at 20:49:25 Amplifier: David Hafler Co. DH-200 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): David .......

34: Paul_A/V's Paul's Stereo (1.38)
Posted by Paul_A/V on 2004-03-23, 12:30:23 (24.3.242.50)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate Paul_A/V's Paul's Stereo System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events .......

35: rmconk18's Basement/DJ setup (1.37)
Posted by rmconk18 on 2011-06-30, 22:20:05 (24.91.177.27)
rmconk18 's Basement/DJ setup System IP Address: 24.91.177.27 Last Update: June 30, 2011 at 22:20:05 Amplifier: Technics Reciever Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Speakers: .......

36: finchy2k40@hotmail.com's mixed (1.36)
Posted by finchy2k40@hotmail.com on 2002-06-14, 08:54:48 (195.92.168.165)
Audio Asylum Inmate finchy2k40@hotmail.com's mixed System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events finchy2k40@hotmail.com's mixed System .......

37: Pat D - Music-Living Room (1.36)
Posted by Pat D on 2004-06-17, 20:19:34 (174.118.198.241)
Moniker: Pat D System Name: Music-Living Room Amp: Yamaha RS-700 100 watt stereo receiver Preamp: None (it's part of the receiver) Speakers: Paradigm Signature S2 Speakers, first version. These are, .......

38: RichP - Main System (1.34)
Posted by RichP on 2002-08-03, 09:36:22 (128.143.234.132)
Moniker: RichP System Name: Main System System Rev Date: 2004/01/23/09:58 System Rev IP: 128.143.234.132 Amp: Musical Fidelity A3.2 Integrated. Amplifier section of NAD 7100 receiver driving in-wall s .......

39: mar219 - Both (1.34)
Posted by mar219 on 2024-01-18, 12:46:46 (172.93.207.44)
Moniker: mar219 System Name: Both Amp: 2 Parasound A52 125w/ch @ 8ohms Preamp: Whammy Pre-amp/Headphone Amp DIY Designed by Wayne Colburn of Pass Labs Speakers: Linkwitz LX-521.4 (require 5 amp chann .......

40: slofut's Den (1.34)
Posted by slofut on 2023-08-05, 17:15:29 (92.119.36.137)
slofut 's Den System IP Address: 92.119.36.137 Last Update: August 05, 2023 at 17:15:29 Amplifier: Coda 10.5 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Coda Fet Preamp 02 Speakers: Tyler .......

41: eradikal@013.net.il's Eran Shokroun (1.33)
Posted by eradikal@013.net.il on 2008-01-23, 13:21:52 (89.0.248.218)
eradikal@013.net.il 's Eran Shokroun System IP Address: 89.0.248.218 Last Update: January 23, 2008 at 13:21:52 Amplifier: Albarry 1008M monoblocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): .......

42: eclein@gmail.com's On a Budget (1.32)
Posted by eclein@gmail.com on 2011-07-16, 12:59:25 (24.229.154.58)
eclein@gmail.com 's On a Budget System IP Address: 24.229.154.58 Last Update: July 16, 2011 at 12:59:25 Amplifier: Virtue Audio TWO.2-Solid State Power Amp Musical Paradise MP-301MK2-Tube .......

43: hoporama's Living Room (1.32)
Posted by hoporama on 2015-06-21, 17:18:26 (69.254.150.118)
hoporama 's Living Room System IP Address: 69.254.150.118 Last Update: June 21, 2015 at 17:18:26 Amplifier: Topping TP-60 integrated amp Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Sp .......

44: Hulagu - Moien (1.30)
Posted by Hulagu on 2004-05-15, 17:56:52 (67.160.208.78)
Moniker: Hulagu System Name: Moien System Rev Date: 2004/05/15/17:57 System Rev IP: 67.160.208.78 Amp: Audio Note Conqueror Preamp: Audio Note M1 Phono Speakers: Audio Note ANK/L, REL Strata II subwoo .......

45: bdgregory's Home Office and Music Studio (1.30)
Posted by bdgregory on 2012-02-22, 11:54:03 (108.28.90.206)
bdgregory 's Home Office and Music Studio System IP Address: 108.28.90.206 Last Update: February 22, 2012 at 11:54:03 Amplifier: B&K M200 Sonata Monoblock amps Preamplifier (or None .......

46: TrogDor's HT1 (1.30)
Posted by TrogDor on 2003-11-19, 22:26:45 (68.49.195.158)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate TrogDor's HT1 System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events Tro .......

47: mayhem_metal - NAD (1.30)
Posted by mayhem_metal on 2008-06-04, 10:25:01 (116.73.136.168)
Moniker: mayhem_metal System Name: NAD Amp: NAD C 356BEE Stereo Integrated Amplifier Yamaha Home Theater Receiver RX-V365 Technics Eq SH-GE 70 Preamp: N/a Speakers: MODIFIED JBL TOWERS, Home Theater J .......

48: starsea's Current House System (1.29)
Posted by starsea on 2008-09-07, 01:15:20 (70.157.129.150)
starsea 's Current House System System IP Address: 70.157.129.150 Last Update: September 07, 2008 at 01:15:20 Amplifier: Kenwood KR7600 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Spe .......

49: asb148's Main System (1.29)
Posted by asb148 on 2003-04-12, 07:17:50 (209.158.247.18)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate asb148's Main System System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events .......

50: Schuesmp's The Face (1.29)
Posted by Schuesmp on 2007-06-12, 14:28:51 (67.138.118.150)
Schuesmp 's The Face System IP Address: 67.138.118.150 Last Update: June 12, 2007 at 14:28:51 Amplifier: Bolder Modified Panasonic SA-XR45 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None .......

51: DKL - Main (1.28)
Posted by DKL on 2005-09-20, 15:49:51 (50.88.250.220)
Moniker: DKL System Name: Main Amp: Neodio NR-600 Signature Integrated Amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Merlin VSM-MXe with Master BAM and RCs; REL T7/X subwoofer CDP: Innuos Zen Mk. 3 music server an .......

52: drewd - Audio System (1.28)
Posted by drewd on 2001-08-16, 21:52:53 (137.201.242.130)
Moniker: drewd System Name: Audio System System Rev Date: 2004/07/20/14:39 System Rev IP: 137.201.242.130 Amp: 3 Carver TFM15-CB's, bridged mono (L,R,sub) 280 watts each Preamp: Carver C3 Speakers: Ac .......

53: DerekVa - Primary System (April 2024) (1.28)
Posted by DerekVa on 2002-01-25, 16:24:59 (24.16.16.207)
Moniker: DerekVa System Name: Primary System (April 2024) Amp: Dynaco Stereo 35 w/ EFB (17.5WPC) Heathkit W4-AM EL34 triode monoblocks (12WPC) DiyTube Get*SET*Go 6B4G amplifier (3.5WPC) Preamp: Yamaha .......

54: svisner - Desktop System (1.28)
Posted by svisner on 2017-02-28, 18:35:57 (50.242.181.6)
Moniker: svisner System Name: Desktop System Amp: QSC GX3 amplifier; Schiit Lyr 3 for headphones Preamp: Rogue Perseus and Schiit Lyr 3 with Psvane 6SN7 tube. Loki Mini+ Equalizer Speakers: Elac Carin .......

55: krolik's Maggie's and 300B (1.27)
Posted by krolik on 2023-01-26, 15:08:57 (174.192.81.111)
krolik 's Maggie's and 300B System IP Address: 174.192.81.111 Last Update: January 26, 2023 at 15:08:57 Amplifier: Homebrewed 300B Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Schiit Saga, Lu .......

56: dabbdc's Tivoli (1.27)
Posted by dabbdc on 2011-02-13, 12:18:42 (71.187.235.185)
dabbdc 's Tivoli System IP Address: 71.187.235.185 Last Update: February 13, 2011 at 12:18:42 Amplifier: Tivoli Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Integrated Speakers: Tivoli S .......

57: thorbs's Thorbs Main (1.27)
Posted by thorbs on 2008-05-27, 09:03:58 (63.123.82.75)
thorbs 's Thorbs Main System IP Address: 63.123.82.75 Last Update: May 27, 2008 at 09:03:58 Amplifier: Manley Stingray Integrated Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Speakers: .......

58: PackmanJim's Jim's Music Room (1.27)
Posted by PackmanJim on 2016-03-24, 12:09:14 (70.178.57.91)
PackmanJim 's Jim's Music Room System IP Address: 70.178.57.91 Last Update: March 24, 2016 at 12:09:14 Amplifier: Marantz 2230, Hitachi, Scott RS50 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): .......

59: Jimjimmyjimjim's Very Simple but Nice (1.27)
Posted by Jimjimmyjimjim on 2013-08-06, 11:03:41 (99.25.33.143)
Jimjimmyjimjim 's Very Simple but Nice System IP Address: 99.25.33.143 Last Update: August 06, 2013 at 11:03:41 Amplifier: Jolida 302B integrated, professionally modified Preamplifier ( .......

60: Windmiller's Living Room (1.26)
Posted by Windmiller on 2010-05-16, 11:26:38 (24.211.151.139)
Windmiller 's Living Room System IP Address: 24.211.151.139 Last Update: May 16, 2010 at 11:26:38 Amplifier: Rotel 1057 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Outlaw 7500 Speakers: B .......

61: Felder's Music / Theatre System (1.26)
Posted by Felder on 2011-02-18, 11:11:22 (76.112.228.151)
Felder 's Music / Theatre System System IP Address: 76.112.228.151 Last Update: February 18, 2011 at 11:11:22 Amplifier: Marantz MM9900 Amplifier Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): D .......

62: greg.mills@sd78.bc.ca's Shop System (1.26)
Posted by greg.mills@sd78.bc.ca on 2020-05-22, 18:04:56 (99.199.32.238)
greg.mills@sd78.bc.ca 's Shop System System IP Address: 99.199.32.238 Last Update: May 22, 2020 at 18:04:56 Amplifier: Mirror Image Audio 1b Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Mirro .......

63: atbglenn@gmail.com - My Stuff (1.26)
Posted by atbglenn@gmail.com on 2009-02-22, 11:09:43 (173.77.219.197)
Moniker: atbglenn@gmail.com System Name: My Stuff Amp: PrimaLuna Prologue Two Integrated Tube Amplifier Parasound HCA-1000A Power Amp Parasound Zamp V3 Power Amp Woo Audio WA6 Headphone Amp Schiit Aud .......

64: peppy m. - A Modest System... but a Finely Tuned one ! (1.25)
Posted by peppy m. on 2021-03-12, 17:12:41 (72.36.1.26)
Moniker: peppy m. System Name: A Modest System... but a Finely Tuned one ! Amp: Yamaha R-S700 SS stereo receiver. DNA Sonett tube balanced headphone amplifier, Cavalli Audio Liquid Spark headphone amp .......

65: svisner - Main System Two Channel (1.25)
Posted by svisner on 2021-01-12, 08:33:42 (50.242.181.6)
Moniker: svisner System Name: Main System Two Channel Amp: McIntosh 240 restored by Circle Stereo. (6L6GC tubes from Tube Amp Doctor) Preamp: Aiyima T8 as preamp and DAC using JJ Tubes 6SN7 via adapte .......

66: petri2830's Downstairs (1.24)
Posted by petri2830 on 2017-12-04, 06:45:00 (75.39.80.103)
petri2830 's Downstairs System IP Address: 75.39.80.103 Last Update: December 04, 2017 at 06:45:00 Amplifier: Krell Kavi 300i Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Speakers: Ty .......

67: jss's Living Room (1.24)
Posted by jss on 2011-06-14, 15:44:39 (192.68.228.4)
jss 's Living Room System IP Address: 192.68.228.4 Last Update: June 14, 2011 at 15:44:39 Amplifier: Denon 3310ci Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Yaqin MS-22B preamp (Tung-Sol 12 .......

68: mhardy6647's hifi lair (1.24)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2020-08-01, 11:40:28 (71.192.138.56)
mhardy6647 's hifi lair System IP Address: 71.192.138.56 Last Update: August 01, 2020 at 11:40:28 Amplifier: SE2A3 (JE/Angela Labs 'simple 2A3' built by "Redboy" with some modif .......

69: Jerry Parker - My current setup (1.24)
Posted by Jerry Parker on 2002-08-21, 17:54:59 (65.38.9.18)
Moniker: Jerry Parker System Name: My current setup System Rev Date: 2003/10/19/21:25 System Rev IP: 65.38.9.18 Amp: Technics SA-DX1050 Preamp: None Speakers: Mains: Pispeakers 3pi theater series desi .......

70: misterbrackett's none (1.24)
Posted by misterbrackett on 2024-05-08, 11:18:06 (148.170.17.8)
misterbrackett 's none System IP Address: 148.170.17.8 Last Update: May 08, 2024 at 11:18:06 Amplifier: none Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Speakers: none Sources: .......

71: felrob's The only system I've got (1.23)
Posted by felrob on 2009-08-11, 08:44:07 (24.80.164.177)
felrob 's The only system I've got System IP Address: 24.80.164.177 Last Update: August 11, 2009 at 08:44:07 Amplifier: Naim Nait 5i Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Speake .......

72: kryptonmond3@gmx.net's Marc (1.23)
Posted by kryptonmond3@gmx.net on 2012-02-17, 07:24:41 (92.107.141.68)
kryptonmond3@gmx.net 's Marc System IP Address: 92.107.141.68 Last Update: February 17, 2012 at 07:24:41 Amplifier: Denon POA 6600 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Denon Speake .......

73: devhead's Terminus (1.22)
Posted by devhead on 2014-02-19, 07:10:19 (162.59.200.193)
devhead 's Terminus System IP Address: 162.59.200.193 Last Update: February 19, 2014 at 07:10:19 Amplifier: Onkyo TX 313 A/V Receiver Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Speak .......

74: taylormade1975's Bedroom Setup (1.22)
Posted by taylormade1975 on 2015-08-22, 16:34:20 (73.136.173.164)
taylormade1975 's Bedroom Setup System IP Address: 73.136.173.164 Last Update: August 22, 2015 at 16:34:20 Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-D511 Receiver Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): No .......

75: rsjones@sdc.org's new home (1.22)
Posted by rsjones@sdc.org on 2007-07-17, 22:14:24 (24.143.165.180)
rsjones@sdc.org 's new home System IP Address: 24.143.165.180 Last Update: July 17, 2007 at 22:14:24 Amplifier: Symphonic Line RG 4 MK III Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Sonic F .......

76: hifigi - Stereo and Home Theater (1.22)
Posted by hifigi on 2003-01-13, 19:06:12 (50.136.97.248)
Moniker: hifigi System Name: Stereo and Home Theater Amp: Ayre V-6XE Multichannel Amplifier REL Stentor III Subwoofer's Amp Preamp: Balanced Audio Technology BAT VK-51SE Speakers: Merlin Music Systems .......

77: VMORRIS5's HOME THEATER (1.22)
Posted by VMORRIS5 on 2009-10-17, 09:57:42 (70.162.181.184)
VMORRIS5 's HOME THEATER System IP Address: 70.162.181.184 Last Update: October 17, 2009 at 09:57:42 Amplifier: YAMAHA RX-V663 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): ASHLY FTX 1500 S .......

78: swfarrar's Office system (1.21)
Posted by swfarrar on 2022-09-09, 09:56:06 (108.248.84.9)
swfarrar 's Office system System IP Address: 108.248.84.9 Last Update: September 09, 2022 at 09:56:06 Amplifier: Nelson Pass ACA integrated Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Project .......

79: rluciano's Downstairs (1.21)
Posted by rluciano on 2007-12-12, 16:46:32 (208.124.62.224)
rluciano 's Downstairs System IP Address: 208.124.62.224 Last Update: December 12, 2007 at 16:46:32 Amplifier: Audio Research VT100 MKIII Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Audio Res .......

80: Sasha - Masha (1.20)
Posted by Sasha on 2001-05-22, 07:41:00 (81.195.219.82)
Moniker: Sasha System Name: Masha System Rev Date: 2003/11/20/01:46 System Rev IP: 81.195.219.82 Amp: Musical Fidelity A2 Preamp: None Speakers: Accarian System L'le Rascal CDP: Musical Fidelity E624 .......

81: the.eerie.glow@outlook.com's Main (1.20)
Posted by the.eerie.glow@outlook.com on 2016-03-10, 10:24:04 (108.206.173.244)
the.eerie.glow@outlook.com 's Main System IP Address: 108.206.173.244 Last Update: March 10, 2016 at 10:24:04 Amplifier: Marantz PM6005 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Spe .......

82: douglaskatz's Doug's system (1.20)
Posted by douglaskatz on 2008-06-15, 18:36:17 (24.91.136.152)
douglaskatz 's Doug's system System IP Address: 24.91.136.152 Last Update: June 15, 2008 at 18:36:17 Amplifier: B&K ST-140 (105 watts per channel version) Preamplifier (or None if Integ .......

83: mt78broncodriver@yahoo.com's Something Old, Something New (1.20)
Posted by mt78broncodriver@yahoo.com on 2010-12-25, 09:23:17 (63.96.45.3)
mt78broncodriver@yahoo.com 's Something Old, Something New System IP Address: 63.96.45.3 Last Update: December 25, 2010 at 09:23:17 Amplifier: B&K ST-202 150Wperchannel Preamplifie .......

84: Constrained 1 - Constrained 1 (1.20)
Posted by Constrained 1 on 2006-06-16, 16:38:23 (75.72.72.85)
Moniker: Constrained 1 System Name: Constrained 1 Amp: Edge M8 Amplifier with factory Edge reference upgrades. 90000uF Capacitance, 1.5 Kva transformer. Preamp: Antique Sound Labs (autoformer based) r .......

85: dale88 - dale88 (1.19)
Posted by dale88 on 2008-02-24, 00:14:40 (71.20.59.241)
Moniker: dale88 System Name: dale88 Amp: Edge G8+ (monoblocks) Preamp: Edge G2 Speakers: Revel Ultima Salon 2 CDP: Sony XA5400ES SACD/CD player; Musical Fidelity A5 Table: VPI Classic turntable w/ Ort .......

86: abkingsbury@yahoo.com's Main (1.19)
Posted by abkingsbury@yahoo.com on 2004-04-27, 12:36:33 (24.54.244.177)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate abkingsbury@yahoo.com's Main System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events .......

87: Rob48's Sony (1.19)
Posted by Rob48 on 2012-01-11, 02:55:36 (89.240.184.244)
Rob48 's Sony System IP Address: 89.240.184.244 Last Update: January 11, 2012 at 02:55:36 Amplifier: Sony STR-DH820 ( purchased 2011 ) Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Spea .......

88: chichaz - Living Rm (1.19)
Posted by chichaz on 2002-03-08, 12:49:29 (74.70.178.79)
Moniker: chichaz System Name: Living Rm Amp: Sunfire (Carver) Load Invariant power amplifier Preamp: Cambridge Audio Azur 851N Speakers: B&W 802 Matrix Series 3 Sound Anchors "T" stands .......

89: mig007 - indy500av (1.19)
Posted by mig007 on 2006-10-26, 08:57:06 (76.251.225.4)
Moniker: mig007 System Name: indy500av Amp: main amplifier mccormack dna dlx monoblocks; rear acoustat tnt-200; center ps audio delta 250 monblock Preamp: Integra Research RDC-7.1 Speakers: M-L CLSIIz .......

90: llassoff's Beauty on a Budget (1.18)
Posted by llassoff on 2017-05-20, 13:49:49 (68.238.221.151)
llassoff 's Beauty on a Budget System IP Address: 68.238.221.151 Last Update: May 20, 2017 at 13:49:49 Amplifier: Ed Duda Special 45 SET amp Ed Duda 45 SET amp Tandberg 3012 int amp Pre .......

91: DrIoannis's My System (1.18)
Posted by DrIoannis on 2004-07-23, 14:48:29 (62.103.255.67)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate DrIoannis's My System System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events .......

92: pete1 - 2-Channel Music (1.18)
Posted by pete1 on 2010-04-04, 10:40:32 (199.106.103.57)
Moniker: pete1 System Name: 2-Channel Music Amp: Odyssey Stratos Extreme SE Monoblocks (2) Preamp: Monarchy Audio NM24 Pre-amp/DAC Speakers: Magnepan 3.6 REL Strata III subwoofer CDP: HP EliteBook 804 .......

93: cloudwalker's smoooth... (1.18)
Posted by cloudwalker on 2015-02-15, 20:08:34 (63.142.209.123)
cloudwalker 's smoooth... System IP Address: 63.142.209.123 Last Update: February 15, 2015 at 20:08:34 Amplifier: Harmon Kardon AVR 7000 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Sp .......

94: Robcan's Music Room (1.18)
Posted by Robcan on 2010-08-02, 16:08:46 (71.30.10.40)
Robcan 's Music Room System IP Address: 71.30.10.40 Last Update: August 02, 2010 at 16:08:46 Amplifier: Carver 1.5t Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Carver 4000t Speakers: B& .......

95: J Harkin's Movie room (1.18)
Posted by J Harkin on 2009-04-05, 13:46:29 (96.237.238.19)
J Harkin 's Movie room System IP Address: 96.237.238.19 Last Update: April 05, 2009 at 13:46:29 Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR706 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none Speakers: NHT 1. .......

96: jwitkowski29@msn.com's MINE (1.18)
Posted by jwitkowski29@msn.com on 2005-03-06, 12:55:01 (4.139.0.17)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate jwitkowski29@msn.com's MINE System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / E .......

97: KLee's 2002 Dynamites: B&W VM1 (1.17)
Posted by KLee on 2002-11-15, 04:18:12 (212.2.5.58)
Audio Asylum Inmate KLee's 2002 Dynamites: B&W VM1 System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events KLee's 2002 Dynamites: B&W VM1 System .......

98: Mikeybc's My Listening Room (1.16)
Posted by Mikeybc on 2009-12-14, 18:11:28 (74.13.88.173)
Mikeybc 's My Listening Room System IP Address: 74.13.88.173 Last Update: December 14, 2009 at 18:11:28 Amplifier: Musical Fidelity A3.2 Integrated Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): .......

99: weaver_sean@hotmail.com - Apartment Stereo System (1.16)
Posted by weaver_sean@hotmail.com on 2007-04-28, 18:58:51 (68.53.11.195)
Moniker: weaver_sean@hotmail.com System Name: Apartment Stereo System Amp: Sony N110 Mono/Stereo Power Amplifier Preamp: Sony Digital Surround Processor SDP-777ES Speakers: B&W Matrix 1 Series 2, Velo .......

100: mrfixit53@yahoo.com's Magnepan Magic (1.16)
Posted by mrfixit53@yahoo.com on 2022-02-04, 10:44:31 (24.184.78.184)
mrfixit53@yahoo.com 's Magnepan Magic System IP Address: 24.184.78.184 Last Update: February 04, 2022 at 10:44:31 Amplifier: Peachtree Gan400 class D Yamaha Classic CR-2020 Receiver (1977 .......

101: Jacek - Audio Room (1.16)
Posted by Jacek on 2006-09-08, 09:24:34 (208.253.23.130)
Moniker: Jacek System Name: Audio Room System Rev Date: 2006/09/25/09:11 System Rev IP: 208.253.23.130 Amp: Cayin A-88T tube integrated amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Joseph Audio RM25XL and MJ Acou .......

102: b_tweed's Tweed Main (1.16)
Posted by b_tweed on 2008-02-01, 15:07:19 (69.141.23.155)
b_tweed 's Tweed Main System IP Address: 69.141.23.155 Last Update: February 01, 2008 at 15:07:19 Amplifier: Red Dragon Leviathan monoblocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Modwr .......

103: Alex F. - Music Room (1.16)
Posted by Alex F. on 2019-04-29, 16:42:02 (72.189.176.169)
Moniker: Alex F. System Name: Music Room Amp: Cary SLI-80 tube integrated amplifier, McIntosh MA6500 integrated amplifier, Quad 99 preamplifier, Quad 909 power amplifier Preamp: . Speakers: Revel F208 .......

104: Mudjock - Basement System (1.15)
Posted by Mudjock on 2002-08-26, 07:06:31 (207.14.6.6)
Moniker: Mudjock System Name: Basement System Amp: Continuum Audio Stage (200 WPC @ 8 Ohms) Preamp: Sim Audio Celeste P-4001SE Speakers: Ellis Audio 1801A CDP: HK HD-710, MSB Link II, Monarchy DIP 24/ .......

105: Dreamtime1 - All tube with Abby's (1.15)
Posted by Dreamtime1 on 2001-06-28, 11:49:00 (71.237.36.169)
Moniker: Dreamtime1 System Name: All tube with Abby's Amp: Sophia EL-34 Integrated amplifier 28 WPC. Preamp: Wright Phono Preamp with 4 12Au7 Amperex Bugle Boys Speakers: Cain & Cain Abbys (95db) and .......

106: Brian Hueske's Frat House system (1.15)
Posted by Brian Hueske on 2001-08-03, 06:52:43 (216.228.131.78)
Audio Asylum Inmate Brian Hueske's Frat House system System Audio Asylum Inmate Brian Hueske's Frat House system System [ Audio Asylum ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Viny .......

107: condorhero - Vintage system (1.14)
Posted by condorhero on 2016-12-07, 22:29:51 (98.149.204.87)
Moniker: condorhero System Name: Vintage system Amp: Muse electronics 150 mono amps Preamp: Schiit Jotunheim line stage preamplifier and headphone amplifier Speakers: Speakerlab Super Seven (original .......

108: rtbarr - Living Room Stereo (1.14)
Posted by rtbarr on 2008-01-19, 21:15:27 (108.84.58.151)
Moniker: rtbarr System Name: Living Room Stereo Amp: Adcom GFA-1 amplifier Preamp: Onkyo Integra P-3090 preamp Speakers: Acoustat 1+1 (ca. 198?) CDP: Njoe Tjoeb 4000 with upsampler and upgraded power .......

109: Sebas D - q'ness (1.14)
Posted by Sebas D on 2001-04-16, 19:54:00 (24.203.85.135)
Moniker: Sebas D System Name: q'ness System Rev Date: 2003/01/24/20:59 System Rev IP: 24.203.85.135 Amp: -NAD 7020i receiver -diy TDA7294 amplifier (70W) Preamp: -diy tube 1626 foreplay Speakers: -A .......

110: crazycales@frontier.com's moneypit (1.13)
Posted by crazycales@frontier.com on 2020-11-21, 05:13:25 (50.106.189.127)
crazycales@frontier.com 's moneypit System IP Address: 50.106.189.127 Last Update: November 21, 2020 at 05:13:25 Amplifier: octave v110 with super black box integrated 110 watts per cha .......

111: Anwill's Audio Room (1.13)
Posted by Anwill on 2005-10-20, 06:55:42 (199.72.70.40)
To add your system, you must register ."> Audio Asylum Inmate Anwill's Audio Room System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events .......

112: Dave Barker - Primary (in the basement) (1.13)
Posted by Dave Barker on 2001-12-18, 05:25:44 (209.36.193.14)
Moniker: Dave Barker System Name: Primary (in the basement) System Rev Date: 2006/10/26/08:59 System Rev IP: 209.36.193.14 Amp: High end - Crown PS-400 Low end - 2nd Crown PS-400 Preamp: Crown Straigh .......

113: drdoolittle's Finally I have my Ultimate (1.13)
Posted by drdoolittle on 2002-02-02, 13:09:52 (65.80.167.246)
Audio Asylum Inmate drdoolittle's Finally I have my Ultimate System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events drdoolittle's Finally I have my Ul .......

114: Tubeburner29's Home Audio (1.13)
Posted by Tubeburner29 on 2010-11-28, 11:13:22 (199.204.125.3)
Tubeburner29 's Home Audio System IP Address: 199.204.125.3 Last Update: November 28, 2010 at 11:13:22 Amplifier: Ray Lumley Reference 120 mono amps Acurus A200 for subwoofer into custom .......

115: Stonewood1's AAAAAA (1.12)
Posted by Stonewood1 on 2021-07-06, 16:28:07 (64.228.73.99)
Stonewood1 's AAAAAA System IP Address: 64.228.73.99 Last Update: July 06, 2021 at 16:28:07 Amplifier: Marchand Electronics 130 dual mono blocs Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Ma .......

116: jedirun - DIY Budget Home Theater/Listening Room (1.12)
Posted by jedirun on 2004-04-10, 14:10:30 (24.165.0.210)
Moniker: jedirun System Name: DIY Budget Home Theater/Listening Room System Rev Date: 2005/07/06/05:32 System Rev IP: 24.165.0.210 Amp: Onkyo TX-SR800 THX Select 7.1 Channel AV Receiver. Preamp: None .......

117: gvatchna - My main system (1.12)
Posted by gvatchna on 2002-10-09, 23:06:50 (75.7.196.212)
Moniker: gvatchna System Name: My main system Amp: Convergent Audio Technology JL-2 Signature MKII Tube Amplifier 100W pure class A triode. 16 6550C tubes, 12AU7. 12AX7, 6922 driver tubes Preamp: Conv .......

118: lushlife - my money pit (1.12)
Posted by lushlife on 2000-07-24, 23:00:00 (24.1.95.249)
Moniker: lushlife System Name: my money pit System Rev Date: 2000/07/24/23:00 System Rev IP: 24.1.95.249 Amp: Legend audio mono blocked tube amplifier in triode mode Preamp: Legend Audio LAD-L2 Tube P .......

119: terry@themidmorningwatch.com's Perfect Size (1.12)
Posted by terry@themidmorningwatch.com on 2007-10-16, 05:10:48 (71.98.218.55)
terry@themidmorningwatch.com 's Perfect Size System IP Address: 71.98.218.55 Last Update: October 16, 2007 at 05:10:48 Amplifier: Dual ST 70 with modified SOUND VALUE/VALVES board and HEX .......

120: jimonthemountain@msn.com's The Garage system (1.12)
Posted by jimonthemountain@msn.com on 2015-09-11, 19:02:38 (50.106.175.43)
jimonthemountain@msn.com 's The Garage system System IP Address: 50.106.175.43 Last Update: September 11, 2015 at 19:02:38 Amplifier: Onkyo TX SV636 Dayton Audio SA1000 sub amp Preampli .......

121: contrarian's Now redundant (1.12)
Posted by contrarian on 2009-07-29, 18:32:41 (75.101.85.5)
contrarian 's Now redundant System IP Address: 75.101.85.5 Last Update: July 29, 2009 at 18:32:41 Amplifier: McIntosh 2300 X 2 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): McIntosh 34V Spea .......

122: Maceo23's Maceo23 (1.11)
Posted by Maceo23 on 2012-03-29, 07:57:02 (99.177.92.89)
Maceo23 's Maceo23 System IP Address: 99.177.92.89 Last Update: March 29, 2012 at 07:57:02 Amplifier: B&K Reference 5125 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Theta Casanova Spea .......

123: TommyZ3's Harmony Home Theater (1.11)
Posted by TommyZ3 on 2003-01-19, 09:15:00 (63.208.114.173)
Audio Asylum Inmate TommyZ3's Harmony Home Theater System Home / FAQ / News Classifieds / Events TommyZ3's Harmony Home Theater System .......

124: EBE - Primary System (1.11)
Posted by EBE on 2001-06-11, 11:50:00 (71.145.244.183)
Moniker: EBE System Name: Primary System Amp: Dayton Audio HTA100 Preamp: NONE Speakers: PSB Image 2B's bookshelf speakers DIY 12" powered subwoofer CDP: NAD C520 Disc Player Cables: Kimber Kabl .......

125: mpavkov's Stereo Home - ADCOM & Leach (1.11)
Posted by mpavkov on 2008-08-18, 19:55:12 (71.72.49.197)
mpavkov 's Stereo Home - ADCOM & Leach System IP Address: 71.72.49.197 Last Update: August 18, 2008 at 19:55:12 Amplifier: Adcom GFA 555 II & Leach "Double Barreled" Amplifier I built in .......

126: rvb100@comcast.net's Pure Bliss (1.11)
Posted by rvb100@comcast.net on 2021-03-31, 17:13:47 (24.61.2.50)
rvb100@comcast.net 's Pure Bliss System IP Address: 24.61.2.50 Last Update: March 31, 2021 at 17:13:47 Amplifier: VTA ST-120 Dynaco Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Schiit Saga or .......

127: Diogenes's Montreal System (1.09)
Posted by Diogenes on 2017-12-17, 06:51:33 (24.48.86.189)
Diogenes 's Montreal System System IP Address: 24.48.86.189 Last Update: December 17, 2017 at 06:51:33 Amplifier: TACT 2150 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): DIRECT DIGITAL Speake .......

128: MarkusT's First System (1.09)
Posted by MarkusT on 2002-06-29, 16:26:21 (172.180.161.210)
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129: carba004@csusm.edu's AUDIOFILE HOME THEATER HT 5 Pro Cinema set (1.09)
Posted by carba004@csusm.edu on 2003-01-24, 13:47:54 (66.126.67.161)
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130: DjDeeles's Dj's 5.1 Superb Box (1.09)
Posted by DjDeeles on 2003-05-12, 00:26:32 (195.174.105.49)
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131: crp's Home System (1.09)
Posted by crp on 2002-10-25, 22:56:35 (12.228.185.138)
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132: a_averone@hotmail.com's Phase Linear Magnepan (1.09)
Posted by a_averone@hotmail.com on 2022-02-07, 10:27:32 (93.36.161.98)
a_averone@hotmail.com 's Phase Linear Magnepan System IP Address: 93.36.161.98 Last Update: February 07, 2022 at 10:27:32 Amplifier: Phase Linear 400 II Preamplifier (or None if Integrat .......

133: DeccaDevotee's Basement (1.09)
Posted by DeccaDevotee on 2014-03-31, 20:56:09 (136.153.18.101)
DeccaDevotee 's Basement System IP Address: 136.153.18.101 Last Update: March 31, 2014 at 20:56:09 Amplifier: Blue circle BC208 monoblocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Accuphas .......

134: jfd01@earthlink.net's two channel only (1.09)
Posted by jfd01@earthlink.net on 2007-06-23, 20:29:34 (71.37.18.26)
jfd01@earthlink.net 's two channel only System IP Address: 71.37.18.26 Last Update: June 23, 2007 at 20:29:34 Amplifier: CIAudio D200 monoblocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Mo .......

135: lushlife - money pit aka stereo (1.09)
Posted by lushlife on 2000-07-09, 22:57:00 (24.1.95.249)
Moniker: lushlife System Name: money pit aka stereo System Rev Date: 2000/07/09/22:57 System Rev IP: 24.1.95.249 Amp: Legend audio mono blocked single ended triode amplifier Preamp: Legend Audio LAD-L .......

136: musichal's musichal's (1.08)
Posted by musichal on 2016-05-13, 04:56:19 (99.46.197.79)
musichal 's musichal's System IP Address: 99.46.197.79 Last Update: May 13, 2016 at 04:56:19 Amplifier: ST-70 Custom 40+ wpc Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Lexicon DC-1 Speak .......

137: 8hz lover's Got a long way to go (1.08)
Posted by 8hz lover on 2009-02-23, 06:39:43 (166.82.249.73)
8hz lover 's Got a long way to go System IP Address: 166.82.249.73 Last Update: February 23, 2009 at 06:39:43 Amplifier: Crown Mqcro Reference-Esoteric version Preamplifier (or None if .......

138: thranith@hotmail.com - Two Channel (1.08)
Posted by thranith@hotmail.com on 2004-06-27, 12:33:04 (66.140.75.218)
Moniker: thranith@hotmail.com System Name: Two Channel System Rev Date: 2004/08/22/01:44 System Rev IP: 66.140.75.218 Amp: Sim Audio Moon i-3 integrated Preamp: None Speakers: Dali Helicon 300 REL Str .......

139: Schuesmp's The Underdawg (1.08)
Posted by Schuesmp on 2008-01-19, 23:14:57 (24.20.122.247)
Schuesmp 's The Underdawg System IP Address: 24.20.122.247 Last Update: January 19, 2008 at 23:14:57 Amplifier: Parasound Halo A23 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Parasound Halo .......

140: corvettez06's Bedroom Theater (1.07)
Posted by corvettez06 on 2006-06-25, 00:46:03 (24.18.105.178)
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141: Jack D II's I think I've got it! (1.06)
Posted by Jack D II on 2015-01-12, 03:27:48 (69.137.5.160)
Jack D II 's I think I've got it! System IP Address: 69.137.5.160 Last Update: January 12, 2015 at 03:27:48 Amplifier: Quicksilver 88 monoblocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): C .......

142: tal - bedroom (1.06)
Posted by tal on 2004-06-25, 17:14:29 (204.107.53.153)
Moniker: tal System Name: bedroom Amp: QSC PLX2-1804, QSC PLX-1602, Carver Pro ZR1000 Preamp: DEQX PDC-2.6P, also performing active crossover and as DAC Speakers: home brew mix of Hafler M5 nearfield .......

143: detayls - Main system (1.06)
Posted by detayls on 2002-07-21, 08:41:47 (12.236.142.249)
Moniker: detayls System Name: Main system System Rev Date: 2003/02/15/10:57 System Rev IP: 12.236.142.249 Amp: Rotel RSX-1065 Preamp: none Speakers: Front L&R are B&W CDM9NT Center is KEF RDM Two Rear .......

144: q00ber's Home Theater (1.06)
Posted by q00ber on 2008-01-25, 08:30:00 (208.126.44.187)
q00ber 's Home Theater System IP Address: 208.126.44.187 Last Update: January 25, 2008 at 08:30:00 Amplifier: Sony STR-DE695 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Speakers: KLH .......

145: azsoundman@cox.net - Sam's Music Box (1.06)
Posted by azsoundman@cox.net on 2005-03-31, 23:08:38 (72.200.77.159)
Moniker: azsoundman@cox.net System Name: Sam's Music Box Amp: DECCO see "Signalpath International" Preamp: Integrated "tube front end, solid state power output" Speakers: DALI Ment .......

146: sfseay - Main and Home Office Systems (1.06)
Posted by sfseay on 2017-09-20, 09:18:13 (35.138.154.180)
Moniker: sfseay System Name: Main and Home Office Systems Amp: SST Son of Ampzilla II Amplifier Preamp: SST Ambrosia 2000 Pre Amp - Second Generation Speakers: Focal Sopra No. 1 ELAC 3070 Subwoofer Ho .......

147: bruckner's Darwin's Beagle (1.06)
Posted by bruckner on 2008-01-28, 17:05:34 (71.112.95.28)
bruckner 's Darwin's Beagle System IP Address: 71.112.95.28 Last Update: January 28, 2008 at 17:05:34 Amplifier: PrimaLuna Prologue 7 monoblocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): A .......

148: SgtRock04's 2 channel vinyl stereo system with some CD (1.05)
Posted by SgtRock04 on 2015-09-20, 19:24:29 (24.218.65.246)
SgtRock04 's 2 channel vinyl stereo system with some CD System IP Address: 24.218.65.246 Last Update: September 20, 2015 at 19:24:29 Amplifier: NAD375ee 2channel Integrated Preamplifier .......

149: N.B.C. - Dance Macabre PERMANENT DJ-ing System System (1.05)
Posted by N.B.C. on 2023-03-13, 01:11:10 (72.211.41.210)
Moniker: N.B.C. System Name: Dance Macabre PERMANENT DJ-ing System System Amp: . 4-WAY MODIFIED ESOTERIC M1X . Preamp: . ESOTERIC MIXER . Speakers: . ////////////////////////////////////////////////// .......

150: DerekVa - Home Office system (April 2022) (1.05)
Posted by DerekVa on 2017-03-06, 20:27:26 (73.42.130.254)
Moniker: DerekVa System Name: Home Office system (April 2022) Amp: Pass ACA v1.1 Class A monoblocks (8WPC) Preamp: APT Holman pre-amplifier Speakers: Linaeum LX1 monitors Dayton Audio 10" Titanic .......

151: SEK - Modest But Very Musical System (1.05)
Posted by SEK on 2001-09-13, 23:59:23 (66.103.251.36)
Moniker: SEK System Name: Modest But Very Musical System System Rev Date: 2005/04/15/14:11 System Rev IP: 66.103.251.36 Amp: NAD C370 120 W/channel integrated amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Vanderst .......

152: Bigun - Bigun's System (1.04)
Posted by Bigun on 2012-05-24, 20:05:01 (99.250.53.135)
Moniker: Bigun System Name: Bigun's System Amp: 6AS7 SET / or various DIY SS amplifiers Preamp: None Speakers: DIY mono speaker with Audio Nirvana Super 15" Full Range, DIY stereo standmount with .......

153: Croc - Main (1.04)
Posted by Croc on 2003-07-01, 04:23:12 (109.66.19.215)
Moniker: Croc System Name: Main Amp: nOrh SE-9 single ended for Klipsch - extensively modified and using Svetlana EL34's and Telefunken ECC83's. Viva Audio 300P push-pull 300b integrated amplifier (mo .......

154: ao's Guarneri on low powered tubes (1.04)
Posted by ao on 2001-11-04, 04:48:44 (192.115.122.65)
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155: shuang - HT/Audio System (1.04)
Posted by shuang on 2003-06-30, 08:50:04 (72.137.138.98)
Moniker: shuang System Name: HT/Audio System System Rev Date: 2006/03/26/19:22 System Rev IP: 72.137.138.98 Amp: Rotel RMB-1095, 200W X 5 Preamp: Conrad-Johnson 17LS for 2-channel with Anthem AVM-20 f .......

156: dsaxman55@gmail.com's 2-channel system (1.04)
Posted by dsaxman55@gmail.com on 2015-03-12, 07:22:32 (66.83.28.59)
dsaxman55@gmail.com 's 2-channel system System IP Address: 66.83.28.59 Last Update: March 12, 2015 at 07:22:32 Amplifier: PrimaLuna Prologue Two Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): N .......

157: Boob with Tubes's Thumper (1.03)
Posted by Boob with Tubes on 2008-03-29, 14:16:08 (70.230.159.195)
Boob with Tubes 's Thumper System IP Address: 70.230.159.195 Last Update: March 29, 2008 at 14:16:08 Amplifier: bottlehead paramounts 300b set 8 watts Preamplifier (or None if Integrated .......

158: NewbieBaby - BlaK BloX Oddio (1.03)
Posted by NewbieBaby on 2001-11-18, 20:36:57 (4.230.84.232)
Moniker: NewbieBaby System Name: BlaK BloX Oddio System Rev Date: 2006/12/04/08:50 System Rev IP: 4.230.84.232 Amp: 'DynaGlow' ST 70 chassis, Triode Electronics driver circuit; 6B4G DHT output tubes ( .......

159: mwp7373 - Work In Progress (1.03)
Posted by mwp7373 on 2006-06-20, 17:53:21 (75.181.7.0)
Moniker: mwp7373 System Name: Work In Progress Amp: DeHavilland Aires GM-70 SET 40 watt monoblocs Preamp: DeHavilland Mercury 3 preamplifier Speakers: Silverline Boleros DIY subwoofer system: +/-100 l .......

160: cramerica's The Miracle of eBay - $300 College System (1.03)
Posted by cramerica on 2004-08-04, 20:01:12 (69.67.252.32)
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161: MRPC's Piece by Piece (1.02)
Posted by MRPC on 2002-05-31, 21:33:57 (206.215.13.61)
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162: sqlsavior - New Mexico home system - 2013 (1.02)
Posted by sqlsavior on 2013-06-27, 02:24:05 (173.188.27.124)
Moniker: sqlsavior System Name: New Mexico home system - 2013 Amp: Luxman L-505u 100W integrated SS amplifier Preamp: Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131 (1:10/1:20) step-up transformer Speakers: Magneplanar M .......

163: j_cipale - j_cipale Home (1.02)
Posted by j_cipale on 2009-01-01, 11:36:47 (15.252.27.123)
Moniker: j_cipale System Name: j_cipale Home Amp: Hafler DH200 Preamp: Carver C-3 Speakers: Infinity Kappa 6 CDP: Carver TL-3200 Table: JVC QL-A2 w/Grado Black cartridge Other Sources: Denon TU-600 Tu .......

164: chug's Musical - WIP (1.00)
Posted by chug on 2006-05-06, 22:56:19 (67.170.209.95)
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165: gehalvorsen@gmail.com's The Old, the New and the Rest (1.00)
Posted by gehalvorsen@gmail.com on 2008-01-11, 16:24:33 (72.204.219.149)
gehalvorsen@gmail.com 's The Old, the New and the Rest System IP Address: 72.204.219.149 Last Update: January 11, 2008 at 16:24:33 Amplifier: Audio Research 150.2 Class-T Stereo Amplifier .......

166: Greybeard's Constant flux (1.00)
Posted by Greybeard on 2006-05-20, 18:48:11 (209.248.124.164)
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167: jsn's basement jamz (1.00)
Posted by jsn on 2002-01-22, 16:09:13 (128.165.156.80)
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168: Rickster1's Number 1 (0.99)
Posted by Rickster1 on 2013-02-21, 15:57:10 (216.86.117.109)
Rickster1 's Number 1 System IP Address: 216.86.117.109 Last Update: February 21, 2013 at 15:57:10 Amplifier: Linar Audio 250 L&R Crowne XLS1500 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated .......

169: K-Bob - K-Bob's main system (0.98)
Posted by K-Bob on 2001-03-27, 12:41:00 (67.221.199.35)
Moniker: K-Bob System Name: K-Bob's main system Amp: Main Amp: B&K ST-2020 w/ PS Audio Plasma power cord power = 125wpc rms @ 8 ohms dyn pwr = 185w @ 8 ohms peak current = 36 amps dynamic headroom .......

170: Chip E's My home theater (0.98)
Posted by Chip E on 2001-10-16, 03:27:26 (24.4.252.8)
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171: JXBJXB's Living Room (0.98)
Posted by JXBJXB on 2009-01-28, 15:20:28 (24.9.38.173)
JXBJXB 's Living Room System IP Address: 24.9.38.173 Last Update: January 28, 2009 at 15:20:28 Amplifier: Heathkit W5-M with extensive power supply reworking, Sovtek 5881 tubes Preampli .......

172: Paul H.'s Home Theater (0.97)
Posted by Paul H. on 2004-05-07, 11:57:18 (66.30.20.43)
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173: yashicaman's Hodge Podge Living Room Stereo Kit System (0.97)
Posted by yashicaman on 2011-08-17, 10:15:54 (192.168.1.7)
yashicaman 's Hodge Podge Living Room Stereo Kit System System IP Address: 192.168.1.7 Last Update: August 17, 2011 at 10:15:54 Amplifier: Quad 12L Active speakers are internally bi-amped .......

174: NG - Audio main system (0.96)
Posted by NG on 2001-10-11, 05:26:11 (192.54.193.140)
Moniker: NG System Name: Audio main system System Rev Date: 2001/10/11/05:31 System Rev IP: 192.54.193.140 Amp: Home made SET 845 dual mono (28W)with symetric input and Alps pot. Input : 6J5GT Driver .......

175: Invader3K - Mason's Home Theater (0.96)
Posted by Invader3K on 2003-07-08, 08:49:42 (24.159.244.77)
Moniker: Invader3K System Name: Mason's Home Theater Amp: Onkyo TX-SR706 Preamp: N/A Speakers: Paradigm Monitor 9s v5 (Front) Paradigm CC-370 (Center) Paradigm ADP-390s v6 (Surrounds) Velodyne CHT-10 .......

176: Dex - Electrostats (0.96)
Posted by Dex on 2000-03-08, 10:35:00 (206.241.18.11)
Moniker: Dex System Name: Electrostats System Rev Date: 2000/03/08/10:35 System Rev IP: 206.241.18.11 Amp: Innersound Electrostatic Amplifier, 2000W/2 Ohm Preamp: Cary SLP-50B with remote, Amperex 730 .......

177: jazzthusiast - Yam driven (0.95)
Posted by jazzthusiast on 2002-07-09, 09:28:43 (99.16.66.194)
Moniker: jazzthusiast System Name: Yam driven Amp: Yamaha M-4 vintage stereo amplifier Preamp: Yamaha C-6 vintage preamp Speakers: KLH 6 vintage speakers, Outlaw LFM-2 subwoofer (Alon Model 1's curren .......

178: carlsor - FL Winter Home (0.95)
Posted by carlsor on 2011-03-01, 15:52:15 (76.106.200.230)
Moniker: carlsor System Name: FL Winter Home Amp: DIY Parafeed 12B4 tube amp 1.25 watt/Channel Preamp: The TRUTH unity gain buffered preamp hand built by the one and only Ed Schilling Speakers: The HO .......

179: r-bmiller@comcast.net's System #1 (0.95)
Posted by r-bmiller@comcast.net on 2007-12-26, 17:08:51 (68.59.97.156)
r-bmiller@comcast.net 's System #1 System IP Address: 68.59.97.156 Last Update: December 26, 2007 at 17:08:51 Amplifier: H2O M250 Ice Digital Mono Amplifiers Preamplifier (or None if In .......

180: CometCKO - Living Room (non-serious listening) (0.95)
Posted by CometCKO on 2007-08-31, 20:09:09 (32.212.195.86)
Moniker: CometCKO System Name: Living Room (non-serious listening) Amp: Pilot SA-260 40wpc stereo tube amp; power supply update, NOS tubes (OR) Atma-Sphere M60.2 monoblocks Preamp: DIY line stage prea .......

181: Maximus's Starter (0.94)
Posted by Maximus on 2003-09-17, 06:01:34 (64.17.225.243)
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182: Thermionic - Main Listening System (0.94)
Posted by Thermionic on 2001-06-08, 16:22:00 (198.208.159.18)
Moniker: Thermionic System Name: Main Listening System Amp: Single Ended 845 2 chassis Stereo tube amplifier custom built by Flemming Audio Labs. Total weight for both chassis is over 100# utilizing 3 .......

183: Steven Towne - Krellnot's System (0.94)
Posted by Steven Towne on 2001-06-17, 14:46:00 (66.66.248.124)
Moniker: Steven Towne System Name: Krellnot's System System Rev Date: 2001/06/17/14:46 System Rev IP: 66.66.248.124 Amp: Audio Electronics AE-25 Superamp Triode 15WPCTube Amplifier Preamp: Audio Elect .......

184: $zekester$ - "Poor Man's Pride & Joy" (0.94)
Posted by $zekester$ on 2002-02-28, 03:01:00 (208.188.42.142)
Moniker: $zekester$ System Name: "Poor Man's Pride & Joy" System Rev Date: 2002/02/28/22:09 System Rev IP: 208.188.42.142 Amp: Marantz 250M/ 125x2 channels Preamp: Dynaco Pas-2 with all new Mallory ca .......

185: centurymantra - Sneaky Machines (0.94)
Posted by centurymantra on 2001-07-13, 22:32:00 (207.179.91.214)
Moniker: centurymantra System Name: Sneaky Machines System Rev Date: 2005/01/03/11:37 System Rev IP: 207.179.91.214 Amp: Pass Labs X150.5 Preamp: Pass Labs X2.5 Speakers: ATC SCM20 SL(T); Rel Strata I .......

186: vot@charter.net's First System (0.94)
Posted by vot@charter.net on 2004-01-09, 01:15:03 (68.115.35.163)
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187: B4S - Reference (0.93)
Posted by B4S on 2000-12-31, 17:06:00 (65.30.29.163)
Moniker: B4S System Name: Reference Amp: Onix SP3 integrated or Linn Powertek Preamp: Van Alstine Super Pas 4i (tube hybrid) - using just as a headphone amp and phono preamp with SP3, or regular duty .......

188: clueless and deaf's Beginning (0.93)
Posted by clueless and deaf on 2003-09-08, 19:39:02 (209.128.111.186)
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189: CNoblet - Main System (0.93)
Posted by CNoblet on 2007-10-31, 22:43:55 (195.189.181.66)
Moniker: CNoblet System Name: Main System Amp: Cary Audio Design CAD300SEI integrated 12wpc naim nap160 amplifier 80wpc Preamp: naim nac12n preamp Speakers: Spendor SP2/3E w/outboard crossovers 89db/1 .......

190: cool miles - cool miles (0.93)
Posted by cool miles on 2005-05-23, 07:45:12 (99.237.76.93)
Moniker: cool miles System Name: cool miles Amp: Jeff Rowland Design Group Model 302 Amplifier Grado Reference RA1 Headphone Amp Preamp: Audio Research Reference 2 Mk 2 linestage Speakers: Focal JM La .......

191: meigetsu_seifu's Sensory Deprivation Chamber (0.92)
Posted by meigetsu_seifu on 2006-07-26, 04:51:34 (68.202.90.106)
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192: jolen1aub's My Never ending passion (0.92)
Posted by jolen1aub on 2018-06-19, 11:05:22 (12.207.197.2)
jolen1aub 's My Never ending passion System IP Address: 12.207.197.2 Last Update: June 19, 2018 at 11:05:22 Amplifier: Mcintosh power amplifier-Mc402 Preamplifier (or None if Integrated .......

193: mwhealton's mwhealton's system (0.92)
Posted by mwhealton on 2004-05-06, 11:28:25 (209.183.206.222)
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194: G Squared - Main System (0.92)
Posted by G Squared on 2004-11-16, 11:51:47 (129.6.223.149)
Moniker: G Squared System Name: Main System Amp: Cary CAD-200 input rolled off 50 Hz Preamp: Eversolo A8 Speakers: Magnepan LRS or ProAc Studio 3 Rythmic F15 HP Subwoofer CDP: Eversolo A8 - Streamer/D .......

195: randyC's Main (0.91)
Posted by randyC on 2004-04-12, 16:25:12 (166.33.230.63)
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196: Barney Vincelette's Dr Vincelette's system (0.91)
Posted by Barney Vincelette on 2010-01-08, 11:00:40 (64.136.26.225)
Barney Vincelette 's Dr Vincelette's system System IP Address: 64.136.26.225 Last Update: January 08, 2010 at 11:00:40 Amplifier: Homemade SET 245 with choke loaded mu follower 6SN7 drivi .......

197: lewdworet@aim.com's what my wallet allows (0.91)
Posted by lewdworet@aim.com on 2012-08-01, 07:58:59 (24.228.164.128)
lewdworet@aim.com 's what my wallet allows System IP Address: 24.228.164.128 Last Update: August 01, 2012 at 07:58:59 Amplifier: 2-CHL ADCOM GFA555 200 WPC Preamplifier (or None if Inte .......

198: RKinVegas - Main (0.90)
Posted by RKinVegas on 2005-03-01, 12:20:32 (71.0.39.152)
Moniker: RKinVegas System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2005/03/01/12:22 System Rev IP: 71.0.39.152 Amp: B&K ST 1200 Amplifier Preamp: B&K PT 3 Speakers: Klipsch Heresy (Original 1980, with slant stands .......

199: Big Swifty's Main (0.90)
Posted by Big Swifty on 2003-12-08, 13:33:03 (204.50.139.253)
Audio Asylum Inmate Big Swifty's Main System Audio Asylum Inmate Big Swifty's Main System .......

200: gwolfe's main system (0.90)
Posted by gwolfe on 2003-04-05, 12:30:28 (64.231.42.144)
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Found 1 records in Isolation Ward.

1: RE: Golden Sound Acoustic Discs (6.53)
Posted by kenster on 2008-05-19, 06:51:03 (71.222.160.9)
I have installed one on the dust cap of my REL Strata lll subwoofer driver and on the magnet of the same driver and this has made substantial improvements in clarity/precision throughout the frequency .......

Found 6 records in Music Lane.

1: My Recording Choices (7.84)
Posted by hifitommy on 2003-07-12, 11:03:13 (66.229.241.53)
not often played lately (though it is right now) is the sheffeild lab DTD of leinsdorf/LA phil prokofiev romeo and juliet. side two starts with an amplifier buster-act III introduction. the orchestra .......

2: Re: What is your System? Are you audiophile or music lover? (7.84)
Posted by Pat D on 2002-09-27, 22:39:18 (156.34.209.70)
I much more a music lover than an audiophile, although I do have something of an audiophile streak. My music collection is certainly worth a lot more than my system. My basic stereo system for CDs and .......

3: Richard Strauss and Reel to Reel (dual post) (7.46)
Posted by svisner on 2004-01-25, 17:53:42 (66.92.165.39)
I am working my way bit by bit through our music collection, stored on CD, SACD, DVD-A, vinyl, DTS CD, Dolby and DTS DVD, and reel to reel. I've started again to listen to reel to reel, having purchas .......

4: Re: Turntable Hype (4.36)
Posted by Pat D on 1999-09-13, 16:52:21 (198.103.184.3)
Your equipment looks to be very good. The Bryston preamplifier has an excellent phono preamplifier, and I have heard good things about the Heybrook turntable. The subjective reviewers seem to like you .......

5: Hi End makes the Chicago Tribune (3.81)
Posted by Ratty on 2004-09-11, 14:49:35 (216.80.74.121)
Stereo enthusiasts preach the glory of quality sound Advertisement By David Sharos, Special to the Tribune. David Sharos is a freelance writer based in Carol Stream September 11, 2004 Listening to .......

6: The Misrepresentation of Science and Blaming the End User..... (Long) (2.84)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2007-05-31, 22:39:32 (75.214.223.158)
We live in an amazing time. Science is making bigger and better tomatoes, continually perfecting synthetic materials to enhance our lives, while making electronics more compact, powerful and affordab .......

Found 2 records in Classical Court.

1: I won't be ordering mine until Friday - because sometimes the price goes down on the release date (9.70)
Posted by Chris from Lafayette on 2022-02-09, 12:36:25 (77.111.247.61)
My system right now is 5 regular speakers (I don't think I can cram another two into the room - LOL!), 1 subwoofer, and 2 height speakers. I actually have two more height speakers already mounted (for .......

2: I'm a big fan of Stax headphones. . . (9.70)
Posted by Chris from Lafayette on 2024-06-01, 00:40:15 (185.192.20.4)
. . . with the SRM-006t2 tube amplifier. Nevertheless, I still miss the thud in the solar plexus I get from a good subwoofer. ;-) Regarding the demands for Atmos mixes, I'm surprised that it's Apple a .......

Found 1 records in Rocky Road.

1: REVIEW: Allman Bros. Eat a Peach SACD (3.99)
Posted by mschlack on 2004-07-16, 14:24:17 (151.203.119.157)
It’s safe to say that the original Allman Brothers really broke through with their 1971 Live at the Fillmore album, which was followed up soon after in early 1972 by Eat a Peach, a combination of more .......

Found 19 records in OTL Asylum.

1: Re: Sub "grossly distorted" ?? (6.16)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2001-09-27, 21:00:26 (0)
The Edgar Horn subwoofer is indeed capable of producing prodigous bass output. However, it appeared to be controlled independently of the amplifiers being demonstrated, as Dr. Edgar had to fiddle with .......

2: Re: Atma-Sphere and REL subwoofer (6.16)
Posted by Gardiner on 2005-05-07, 14:54:57 (207.159.62.198)
I have this combo and I received this instruction from REL service: You first will need to carefully slice back the sleeve of the REL cable to the length needed to do the following: Then connect the y .......

3: Re: AS MP-1 Phono hook-up question (6.12)
Posted by Ralph on 2005-05-31, 19:27:04 (199.199.206.188)
You can operate the MP-1 phono section with RCA inputs. You will not lose any gain, but you will lose the noise rejection characteristics of the cable (*not* the preamp). Adaptors can be convenient fo .......

4: Dynamic range, Model 2 vs 2SW (5.96)
Posted by Lew on 2013-12-23, 11:25:28 (150.148.218.189)
It is said (by Rick Beveridge on the current Beveridge website) that the 2SW was developed to counter issues of dynamic range or SPLs that pertained to the Model 2. Harold Beveridge widened the openin .......

5: Re: Help Ralph !!!!! (5.67)
Posted by rlawry on 2005-03-19, 08:25:27 (24.50.74.192)
I have a REL Storm III subwoofer and the black input is connected to the right negative speaker terminal, not the amplifier case. You are correct in that the yellow lead is connected to left positive, .......

6: Help Ralph !!!!! (5.53)
Posted by izzy2 on 2005-03-19, 07:58:22 (68.160.240.10)
Hello, I just purchased a Rel Strata 11 subwoofer & I'm having a difficult time getting it to work with my A.Sphere M60-2.2 amps. I followed the instructions on the Rel for a diffential amp & I'm just .......

7: It seems you want to parallel three loads in each channel (5.46)
Posted by Lew on 2014-06-16, 07:45:10 (150.148.218.189)
Is that correct, two amplifiers plus a subwoofer amplifier? If so, just be aware that the impedance will probably get low-ish for the MP1 to drive, especially if your subwoofs are driven by one of tho .......

8: RE: Roger Modjeski and direct-drive ESL amplifier (5.16)
Posted by airheadair on 2014-01-01, 13:28:46 (71.202.250.177)
I apologize for reposting, but it does seem relevant at this point. After having my Stax F83's rebuilt, I realized that my NYAL OTL3 was not working well in the bass----at least the combination wasn't .......

9: RE: Thanks. (5.16)
Posted by airheadair on 2013-12-24, 21:33:41 (71.202.250.177)
Roger Modjeski agrees that the subwoofer used in the Beveridge 2SW is poor; he says his new one is much better. I think he may have also said that the amplifier had reliability issues, but I don't rec .......

10: RE: Beveridge OTL amps (4.46)
Posted by Lew on 2023-12-07, 14:15:41 (74.96.187.104)
Just saw this thread. I have many years of experience keeping my 2SWs up and running, and in the process I learned a lot by trial and many errors and by consultation with a fellow Ayslum member who is .......

11: RE: Stax + Futterman + Bass (4.16)
Posted by airheadair on 2011-04-23, 17:50:20 (209.233.25.76)
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions and help. Although I'm still not sure whether my problem was caused by the diaphragms hitting the panels or the amplifiers running out of current or som .......

12: Re: Not Even in the Same League (4.12)
Posted by AL on 2000-12-29, 16:26:00 (0)
Hi Buce: As you can see, this is an OTL site prejudiced or not. I am the happy owner of MA1-MK2's for about 5 months now. I found the amps to be a little sensative when I first got them. One amp humme .......

13: RE: Any interest in a 32 ohm speaker? (3.40)
Posted by Duke on 2014-05-10, 20:12:28 (208.98.182.143)
"The S-30 surely likes a 16 ohm load." Yes it does! I've done four Rocky Mountain shows with the S-30 driving 16-ohm speakers, and imo three of those were my top three best-sounding rooms (the other .......

14: Re: Audiostatic and M60 combo (3.29)
Posted by Piero Olmeda on 2000-10-14, 09:05:55 (0)
I have a pair of M60 connected to the DCI2 model (upgraded from DCI). I remember that the new models from audiostatic (DCI2, in Germany A-sinus, DCI4 and now WING) are very different from previous mod .......

15: Re: QUADs (3.22)
Posted by Bob Carpenter on 2000-03-01, 10:00:19 (0)
I have been successfully using M-50's with my QUAD ESL 57's for almost 3 years. I have added the protection circuits to eliminate the worry of arcing the tweeter panels. My room is 14' X 18' with 7'4 .......

16: Re: QUADs (3.16)
Posted by Bob Carpenter on 2000-03-01, 09:58:33 (0)
I have been successfully using M-50's with my QUAD ESL 57's for almost 3 years. I have added the protection circuits to eliminate the worry of arcing the tweeter panels. My room is 14' X 18' with 7'4 .......

17: I have a similiar question (3.16)
Posted by Mark_M on 2000-07-06, 13:21:29 (0)
I broke my M60's in by leaving them on a Variac for 12 hours at 90 volts, then 12 hours at 100 volts, then 12 hours at 110 volts. When I built my M60's I also built some MOSFET amplifier kits to compa .......

18: BAY AREA TUBE FESTIVAL IMPRESSIONS (3.00)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2001-09-24, 14:53:29 (0)
Many thanks to Ben Reginato (bmrsvx@pacbell.net) for organizing an all-day set of lectures and demonstrations at the Randall Museum in San Francisco on 23 September 2001. My only regret was that I did .......

19: Field report on InnerSound ESL amp (very long) (1.93)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2003-03-16, 14:08:56 (0)
Don't worry, I'm not moving over to the dark side. My MA-1s are still the best I've heard and I intend to keep them. However, the solid-state guys are making progress. 16 March 2003 Field report: Inne .......

Found 23 records in Pro Audio Asylum.

1: what is the best pro amplifier for horn subwoofer? (10.37)
Posted by adkins on 2005-07-18, 22:13:18 (202.78.104.170)
Any of you care to recommend a pro amplifier for horn subwoofer? my subwoofer is a 18" Precision Device in a horn loaded enclosure, any suitable amplfier? sound quality is more important than maximum .......

2: balanced system (10.37)
Posted by Jerry Parker on 2002-06-28, 17:09:06 (208.165.108.156)
I know this isnt technically a Pro question, but it is pro equipment I will be using... Anyways, I have a Behringer feedback destroyer that will be used as parametric equilizer for my subwoofer in Hom .......

3: Re: 5.1 thingy (8.28)
Posted by Kevin on 2002-08-20, 23:48:58 (216.12.11.236)
No power amplifier can decode digital surround sound information. Many home theater receivers can do this, but they do not have as good or as powerful amplification abilities as a dedicated power ampl .......

4: RE: Quad 12L active studio (7.02)
Posted by Primadonnie on 2008-04-24, 10:05:21 (82.69.60.222)
Hi, Hi, I have the Cambridge Audio Azur 640A V2 amplifier. I want to connect it to a pair of Quad 12L active speakers - with the amps built in. 1. Can I connect them to the pre-out connection of the A .......

5: Re: what is the best pro amplifier for horn subwoofer? (7.00)
Posted by Bob Lee (QSC) on 2005-07-19, 09:39:40 (207.168.191.2)
Well, how much power do you want for it? What's its impedance? .......

6: Re: Avoid "studio monitors" (6.76)
Posted by sine on 2001-11-22, 09:20:30 (207.69.116.177)
I agree with the Monsoon recommendation, although I would make one change to that setup. Discard the budget amplifier/subwoofer combination box they provide and use your own high quality amp and a fas .......

7: Re: what is the best pro amplifier for horn subwoofer? (6.19)
Posted by STUART on 2005-07-19, 10:25:57 (143.236.34.52)
I have always found better performance from any sub with high current amplifiers No matter what output you want a high current amp will yield you better performance with any sub /pro/ or home ::: TOP .......

8: RE: speaker/amplifier compatibility (5.68)
Posted by jgdelavin on 2008-10-04, 08:05:24 (86.62.225.3)
I have a 5.1 channel speaker. The satellite speaker is having 10-120 watts recommended power per channel, 8 ohms impedance.and a subwoofer of 200 watts RMS. I am planning to buy Yamaha RX V-663. Will .......

9: Re: Need an amp recomendation. (5.50)
Posted by STUART on 2006-01-20, 10:44:06 (143.236.35.202)
For a sub amp I would highly recomend a "Class D" switching amplifier Here is a link to Yamaha to check out http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/reviews/special/eeengine/index.html The class D amp uses whats .......

10: bass slam (5.32)
Posted by gtrmaker on 2002-01-09, 19:51:06 (208.232.125.221)
What is the most important criterion for an amplifier to determine good bass slam. Is it a beefy power supply? A high damping factor? Lots of capacitance? My subs use 18" Beymas in large reflex cabine .......

11: Is crown dc300a worth recapping ? (5.18)
Posted by jon B on 2000-06-30, 15:59:43 (205.175.225.5)
150 watts into 8 ohm, 300 into 4, bridgable to 600 watts 8 ohm, late 70's power amplifier. Currently when hooked to preamp outputs, sounded worse than yamaha receiver, fuzzy, less bass When hooked str .......

12: Re: Consumer vs. Pro Components (4.88)
Posted by The Defiler on 2001-11-05, 01:48:00 (24.52.216.229)
Having used pro and home audio equipment in the home and listening role I would have to say that pro sound dollar per dollar offers more value than home. Although pro sound certainly creates more bang .......

13: Re: Upchipping my console (4.80)
Posted by Dman on 2004-03-19, 09:48:15 (199.185.191.2)
I gotta agree with "B Arora". I recently "upchipped" my SWR Stereo 800 power amplifier's input/driver stage (double use- subwoofer amp at home- bass guitar rig power amp at clubs) with Burr Browns, an .......

14: Re: what is the best pro amplifier for horn subwoofer? (4.67)
Posted by Inmate51 on 2005-07-19, 15:50:16 (4.226.3.218)
It depends on how hard the sub and amp need to work. If it's in a big dance club, you'll be hitting it hard; if it's in an intimate wine bar, it'll hardly know it's working. Going out on a limb, since .......

15: Pro Sound for Home and Computer Audio (4.56)
Posted by The Defiler on 2000-10-09, 08:56:28 (207.16.26.232)
I have two systems a music system and a home theatear system. In the music/computer system I am using an Adcom GFA-7500 ,5 channel 150 watts per channel,with a two way electronic crossover and a QSC .......

16: Re: what is the best pro amplifier for horn subwoofer? (4.45)
Posted by oldroadie on 2005-07-19, 10:40:37 (71.115.61.150)
My Dodge hemi gets better mileage at 65 than it does at 55. Liken that to a speaker. There is going to be a sweet spot in the power rating, where the speaker couples with the box wonderfully and gives .......

17: Triamp equal power point for music. (4.45)
Posted by gymwear5@hotmail.com on 2007-08-06, 11:18:13 (213.237.179.6)
I know it has been published else where that the equal power points for a biamplified system with "typical" music content (whatever that is) is around 350-400Hz. What I am interested is where the poin .......

18: Ramsa WP-1400, any opinions? (4.03)
Posted by Bob Samuelson on 2003-11-19, 19:51:14 (12.10.104.206)
Hi Pro people, I have an Adire Audio 18" Maelstrom subwoofer driver on order. It's a dual voice coil speaker that will handle 500W - 8 ohms to each voice coil. With the voice coils wired in parallel i .......

19: enclosure advise for Beyma 12" 12G320 driver (3.98)
Posted by adkins on 2004-03-31, 03:10:29 (202.70.101.84)
I have a Beyma 12" driver 12G320 which I plan to use for Midbass in my setup. Planned frequency of operation is from 100hz-1.2khz. I am thinking of a box size of 60liter, can this enclosure go down to .......

20: How do I Wire 3 Speakers??? (3.54)
Posted by AudioHeadSTL on 2005-10-03, 12:20:34 (24.217.242.124)
How [on an A & B Onkyo 4ohm Stable amplifier (model tx-820)], do I wire one three way speaker (DCM12a) with two Bose 301 loudspeakers? I have the Bose on Channel A, but when I wire the one DCM loudspe .......

21: Re: Sub-Woofer Amplifier Stereo or Bridged / max Rms power (3.53)
Posted by Kevin172 on 2001-08-06, 23:36:48 (151.199.95.97)
Actually, it usually comes recommended to bridge amplifiers for subwoofer use. As you know, the subs reproduce the low frequencies, so you should be most concerned about the amps ability to pass high .......

22: Re: cool. (3.03)
Posted by Cuppa Joe on 2005-10-05, 18:41:57 (207.200.116.6)
As far as I know, nobody manufactures a 2-Ohm pro audio driver; 4 Ohms is as low as they go. And, as Bill said, you'll simply fry another car audio driver. Much of the car audio industry relies upon b .......

23: Re: Does anything more than 20Hz-20KhZ matter? (2.87)
Posted by tomservo on 2005-11-24, 08:22:29 (204.87.188.85)
Hi Human hearing does not stop at 20KHz or 20Hz, those points were one set of “limits” attributed to ones ears at one point in history while basic hearing research was being conducted. Ones ears are n .......

Found 33 records in Propeller Head Plaza.

1: Re: What does amplifier clipping sound like? (10.25)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-11-02, 17:48:12 (24.149.197.165)
A) the sound of amplifier clipping when heard through a full range speaker; You paid how much for that damned piece of crap amplifier? What kind of moron are you, how are we supposed to pay next month .......

2: My mistake, that sound was the result of amplifier clipping. Here's what the actual amplifier clipping sounds like; (10.25)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-11-03, 08:54:42 (24.149.197.165)
A) the sound of amplifier clipping when heard through a full range speaker; Yes, look at all you get, two actual hand selected vacuum tubes, a genuine metal chassis, gold plated connnectors, super dup .......

3: RE: Why would anyone want to use a Class D amplifier? nt (9.25)
Posted by Dan Banquer on 2009-02-18, 15:28:08 (173.76.106.47)
That unit should do the job for a subwoofer amp; keep it below 30 to 40 Hz. You may have to compensate for the output filter and the reactance of the subwoofer driver, but otherwise it should do O.K. .......

4: Re: What does amplifier clipping sound like? (9.05)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2006-11-03, 23:03:50 (75.215.42.63)
When an amp starts clipping, the clipped waves are basically square waves (actually badly-distorted square waves), hence harmonics to RF are added to the signal. Aurally, clipping makes the music "bla .......

5: Re: What does amplifier clipping sound like? (7.68)
Posted by Don T on 2006-11-04, 05:38:36 (70.162.120.248)
If I recall the good old days when I owned a Sumo Poloris amplifier (uuck) and Polk Monitor 10B loudspeakers clipping was first indicated when the volume control was advanced with an increase in noise .......

6: RE: Ping tomservo... (7.41)
Posted by tomservo on 2007-10-13, 06:30:37 (24.13.243.18)
Hi endust Wow, I had no idea there were pro folks here AND your going to have product, how cool is that! I am reminded of the words of that great humanitarian Monty Burns (from the Simpsons) “Excell .......

7: RE: Some of you kids may not recall the Carver challenge-- (6.34)
Posted by tomservo on 2009-01-23, 13:20:27 (24.13.242.189)
Hi I do recall that; If you choose to think that the amplifier is a link in a chain, then like the other links it should ideally not affect the sound or be detectable at all. Issue one with this is on .......

8: What does amplifier clipping sound like? (6.20)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2006-11-02, 14:17:39 (209.104.139.41)
(A) when heard through full range speakers? (B) when heard through a subwoofer? I'm interested in how others describe clipping distortion from amplifiers -- I'll post my own opinion later. . . . Rich .......

9: Re: What happens to back EMF with a feedback amplifier? (5.93)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-08-20, 08:20:36 (24.149.197.165)
Maybe so. Depends on the choke, depends on the amp. KLH deliberately limited effective amplifier damping factor across the woofer voice coil to 8 this way. The heavier the gage of the wire and fewer t .......

10: OK Guys, (5.50)
Posted by tomservo on 2007-10-14, 11:43:11 (24.13.243.18)
Ok Guys I am going to make a pitch to my partner on Monday about making some kind of speaker for the home. I am thinking along the following lines, does this make sense to you guys? The horn allows a .......

11: Re: Double Blind Comparison Tests (5.24)
Posted by RGA on 2004-12-20, 14:16:52 (207.81.75.114)
First of all some really smart engineers can deliberately alter the sound of a cable to create an effect. If a DBT didn't detect them then there is a problem with the DBT - but then there are numerous .......

12: An honest answer (4.87)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2009-05-04, 09:26:37 (66.51.146.158)
Try not to misrepresent the objectivist point of view too often in each post. We do not say all components sound alike. We merely say that all speakers sound different, but electronics, and especial .......

13: Steve Eddy, about human factor in designing audio components. (4.78)
Posted by Tony Montana on 2003-07-30, 16:52:04 (67.203.72.205)
This is the response to Steve Eddy's comments below. http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/prophead/messages/5203.html You said:"And how exactly will you know when you've achieved that minimum requirement .......

14: The science behind fast woofers and slow woofers (4.34)
Posted by Richard BassNut Greene on 2008-03-19, 09:06:46 (66.51.146.158)
A cone driver consists of a coil of wire (inductor) attached to a cone and located within a static magnetic gap. An amplifier sends alternating current (AC) to this inductor, which creates a magnetic .......

15: Under the "System Strengths" category. GMAB (4.18)
Posted by Pat D on 2006-09-08, 14:41:23 (74.106.240.93)
But you now say you have heard the Paradigm Signature S2, but you showed no inkling in the link below that it was a small standmount monitor but accepted the 20 Hz figure without comment. What WAS I t .......

16: Re: Your company might be overlooking something special (4.13)
Posted by tomservo on 2006-11-30, 10:23:29 (204.87.188.80)
Hi Well the company has my name in it but I don’t run it, I just design the products. The issue is my partner (and the company for that matter) is totally into the “installed / commercial” end of the .......

17: RE: Ping tomservo... (4.05)
Posted by tomservo on 2007-10-23, 19:45:54 (24.13.243.18)
Hi I’m glad you had a chance to listen. I have had trouble describing what they are like to people, they are different than anything I have heard and if I said these pro-sound speakers sound real good .......

18: Re: Steve Eddy, about human factor in designing audio components. (3.79)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2003-07-30, 20:54:12 (205.162.100.130)
You said:"And how exactly will you know when you've achieved that minimum requirement of performance unless you listen for yourself?" Designing an amplifier for example, the minimum requirement can n .......

19: Re: Yes, I have heard 47 Labs and you haven't. (3.48)
Posted by Pat D on 2006-11-17, 15:32:36 (74.106.240.93)
No, unfortunately they were in different dealers' showrooms as so often happens when shopping, but both were well set up well away from the walls and driven by solid state amplifiers. I was using very .......

20: re: initial post (3.48)
Posted by Bill Way on 2012-12-12, 19:27:09 (108.46.65.187)
My take is pretty simple: 1. Measurements are essential to design any gear. 2. Measurements can *sometimes* explain a hard-to-pin-down sonic anomaly, like the interaction of an amplifier with a speake .......

21: There's always an excuse (3.38)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-08-30, 09:57:20 (24.149.197.165)
"First of all, audio shows are really not good places to audition gear." Then why do the exhibitors bother to go at all if not to show off what their products can do? The room was no good. We didn't h .......

22: Re: You guys are (3.37)
Posted by tomservo on 2006-06-25, 10:19:37 (204.87.188.80)
Hi May If one wished to be taken seriously by most people, when they say they “found a vitamin which stops death, have a carburetor which gives 200MPG on a normal car, have discovered an unlimited for .......

23: RE: More Remedial Statistics (3.23)
Posted by andy_c on 2007-12-17, 18:36:48 (67.164.165.165)
I'm not sure what counts at this point - LOL! At the bottom of the ABX page with the absolute polarity data, it says: The tests of absolute polarity were done on the original Quad electrostatic speak .......

24: Re: Where they belong. In my TV sets. (3.09)
Posted by AJinFLA on 2007-05-16, 17:29:46 (24.73.34.173)
MC - Oh Really?? Time for that earwax removal kit I think. Spoken like a true audio bigot. So, it is earwax why sane people cannot hear ghosts? Removing earwax will allow me to "hear" the ghosts that .......

25: Missing a point? (3.05)
Posted by tomservo on 2007-09-19, 10:43:32 (24.13.243.18)
If your used to hearing / thinking about measurements and DBT’s as used to sell product, then you are missing the point. If you have a car, it is valid to describe it by saying it has 350Hp, has indep .......

26: long answer (2.87)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-08-20, 06:50:02 (24.149.197.165)
First of all, nobody actually knows why some people prefer the sound of tube amplifiers, all anyone has is conjecture, most of it based on pretty flimsy evidence and faulty reasoning, the credentials .......

27: Different people often prefer different things. (2.80)
Posted by Pat D on 2008-05-29, 20:03:29 (99.251.236.4)
TG54 "If as objectivists you honestly believe that audio components should be chosen on objective measurements & specs and not a person's subjective opinion of what sounds "best" ---{or does this only .......

28: I'll put my sound system up against yours any day (2.77)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-09-01, 03:39:05 (24.149.197.165)
Drag it over and we'll see whose can sound more like a piano and a violin in the same room, not someone's idea of what a stereo sound system should sound like based on what they like. I visited one au .......

29: Re: Yeah but (2.66)
Posted by AJinFLA on 2006-12-27, 18:40:58 (24.26.127.43)
Hi Tom, the imaginative ones could quickly point out the flaws in your experiment. Was the switch itself of sufficient sonic purity? Was it properly blessed by the audio spirits? In other words, did i .......

30: Well John... (Long) (2.39)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2008-01-15, 12:47:29 (216.199.169.94)
Hello John, I'm sorry but I still disagree with you in general. I previously stated: I never said all measurements are useless. What I said is science cannot sufficiently explain the relationship of m .......

31: Re: 21st Century Science (2.06)
Posted by tomservo on 2007-04-07, 12:27:25 (76.16.75.85)
Hi May “So. Tom, in answer to your sentence "If you want to know how things work !!!" I DO !!! But, thanks again for your courtesy.” Well May, I would have to say I have not reached that level where I .......