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    ianrjones replied to the thread Question IMPEDENCE..
    Some people buy high end speakers, with a dozen drivers. That reach from the floor up to the ceiling. And some folk dream of sitting...
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    ianrjones replied to the thread Question IMPEDENCE..
    My speakers are B+W CT7.3 LCRS. They are a little bright. The amp is also a little bright. I really would like some more punch. The...
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    ianrjones replied to the thread Question IMPEDENCE..
    Thanks for your input, time is on my side. Your new advice is certainly welcome. I am notorious at planning ahead for every item. In 5...
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    ianrjones reacted to Integralista's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    Hi Ian, Neat Ultimatum XLS are very very good speakers with high resolution. Luxman amps from Z line are excellent choices for them. I...
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    ianrjones reacted to abacus's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    You would think that, but I estimate about 75% of amps don't, or it is not even mentioned, hence the requirements for measurements when...
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    ianrjones replied to the thread Question IMPEDENCE..
    Thank you gentlemen. How about A+B speakers when one pair is 8ohms, and the other is 4 ohms? I'm not trying to wind you up, I really...
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    ianrjones reacted to davidf's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    I'm surprised the Luxman only outputs an extra 50% into 4ohms - most well designed amps with a stable power supply will double their...
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    ianrjones reacted to good_enough's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    This is about the power reserves of the amp. At 4 ohms the speakers will take more current as there is lower impedance to the voltage...
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    ianrjones reacted to Al ears's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    Shouldn't be any problem. Just about any amp you can buy is nominally 8 ohm, some valve amps have 4 ohm speaker taps but it merely...
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    ianrjones replied to the thread Question IMPEDENCE..
    Thanks AL, The amps I am considering for next year, (JAN-SALES) are the LUXMAN Z series. 505Z, 507Z or the 509Z. To be realistic...
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    ianrjones posted the thread Question IMPEDENCE. in Hi-Fi.
    Hello everybody. It's something I know next to nothing about. I have the opportunity to purchase; NEAT ACOUSTIC ULTIMATUM XLS used...
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    ianrjones reacted to Al ears's post in the thread Cabridge audio EXA100 with Like Like.
    Hi, Unfortunately the only way to know if those speakers mentioned will give you what you want is to listen to them. What exactly do you...
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    ianrjones reacted to R2D2's post in the thread Annoying Forum traits with Like Like.
    All wireless speakers are a con if you ask me. And I have been stupid enough to buy a few! :)
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    ianrjones reacted to davidf's post in the thread Annoying Forum traits with Like Like.
    Let it all out...
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    ianrjones reacted to Angle Poise-Lamp's post in the thread Annoying Forum traits with Like Like.
    In light of some recent posts, new members who claim to have an impressive system and, back it up with pictures they have copied from a...