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    QED Silver Anniversary Speaker Cable

    Yup, I guess the overwhelming consensus of many of the more active members of this forum is that numbers and specs tell the whole story. Any one who mentions anything otherwise is considered to be perceiving differences that are not there. I thought this forum was about pursuing truth. This...
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    Yamaha RX-Z9 First Look

    Gene and AV Phile, Thanks much to you for your response. Gene, I see your point, I've not really determined which of my stereo components contribute most. Both are excellent. Don't get me wrong, the Yamaha is superb and I am thrilled with its performance. I haven't been able to do an...
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    Vandersteen Speakers / Small Room Situation

    What model Vandies are you looking at? I've noticed some Vandersteen speakers in great nick going for extremely low prices on ebay. I was actually interested in some for myself. One of my friends has a pair and they sound really excellent. He's driving his with a Sonic Frontiers tube amp...
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    QED Silver Anniversary Speaker Cable

    'Mate', in the context of this thread, your patronizing review of the specs from the website url I provided to you and your commentary on bias controls leads me to believe that you are either suggesting that I am a liar, or hearing/mentally challenged and unable to adequately percieve...
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    4ohm vs. 8ohm?

    Hi Mtrycrafts, For evidence - If you read any of the leading industry publications such as Stereophile, Hi-Fi News, Hi-Fi Magazine, The Absolute Sound, etcetera etcetera, ample evidence will present itself to support the conversation regarding ohms. If you read through some back issues you...
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    4ohm vs. 8ohm?

    I am sorry. What are you driving at here with this? 4 ohm speakers are more sensitive? I am curious if NRC in Canada would agree with this statement. I seriously doubt it. Well, that is an opinion only. If 4 ohms was that easy for an amp, they would al be so rated for continuous...
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    QED Silver Anniversary Speaker Cable

    I am certainly no technical guru, so cannot answer appropriately. What I can say from my own listening perspective, is that the Silver Anniversary cable has had a significant effect on the soundstage that I hear through my loudspeakers. I believe this is a direct result of the improved signal...
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    Yamaha RX-Z9 First Look

    Using External Preamp and amp for front channels I've been enjoying my Z9 immensely, and for its primary function, that of a HT reciever/DSP/Multi-channel processor, it sets a new standard. However I've compared my audio only two-channel system, even to the multi-channel music amplification...
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    4ohm vs. 8ohm?

    JoeE, Yes I do agree with that. Mind you, I'd give my eye teeth for a pair of DIVAs. Unfortunately can't afford them at the present. By the way, does the SP9 denote the Audio Research Sp9 preamp?
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    QED Silver Anniversary Speaker Cable

    I've been using Monster XP cable to connect my KEF Reference 107s, 104/2s, 103.2s and Polk Audio RT5000 HT system. The Monster XP may not be state-of-the-art, but its none too shabby. I recently decided to try out the QED Silver Anniversary speaker cables, which are very highly regarded in GB...
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    4ohm vs. 8ohm?

    The ohm impedance rating is an inportant factor, 4 ohm speakers having more effective sensitivity than 8 ohm speakers. That is why most high-end audio speaker systems are rated at 4 ohms and sometimes less. 8 ohm impedence is a popular choice for HT systems (although the best HT systems are 4...
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    A high-end idiocy (one of many!)

    Balancing your speakers and Tube Gear Rip, a good way to establish correct balance for your loudspeakers is the following: First place your speakers close together facing each other about 5 - 7cm (2 - 3 inches apart). Reverse the polarity connections of one loudspeaker. Put the signal on...
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    Yamaha RX-Z9 First Look

    Z9 has the best headphone amp I've heard Late in the evening I like to listen to music with headphones - one has to be fair to the neighbours. I have listened to many preamps/amps/receivers using the internal headphone amps over the years, and have always observed a limitation in terms of...
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    What's all the fuss about tubes?

    Yyyup. I thought the same way until I gave tube gear a try. I am not hard of hearing, and can discern sonic differences as well as most others. My tube preamp is better on all levels than my solid state preamps or the Yamaha. Its not just a little better. It is very noticeably better. It...
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    Editorial: Drugs, Sex & Violence in the Movies

    I am a firm believer in freedom of speech and thought - but with respect to mass media - Censorship in some form or another has to be maintained. I don't think the people who make all the benjamins from sex/violence exploitation movies give a monkeys about who sees their films, be it a five year...
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    What's all the fuss about tubes?

    I have three preamps. Two are solid state (Audio Research SP4 and Carver C4000T), and one is tube. I also own the Yamaha RX-Z9 which is one of the top receivers out there. My tube preamp (Audio Research SP6-E) clearly outclasses all of them. Its interesting for me to go through each as an...
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    Yamaha RX-Z9 First Look

    Tony, I have the Z9 and it does tend to run on the hot side. I have it placed in a cabinet that is less than ideal for heat dissipation. But the Yammie has its own fan cooling system and it seems to be effective. Every hour or so when I'm cranking up the music or playing a movie, I notice the...
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    Yamaha RX-Z9 First Look

    Z9 rocks Krazykaj, Steady on old boy. I think that your tirade against Yamaha is a tad unreasonable, and you need to get over it because people may start to think your blowing smoke out you arse. Yamaha did give you a replacement unit three times. if thats not the best effort to...
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    Gender of Audiophiles

    Such as what to nag about next.... :D
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    Gender of Audiophiles

    Now that one made me laugh! :D
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