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    For me, THD is the most important measure, in making an "informed" decision. Am I now being told that it is all "reletive"?
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    ianrjones reacted to RoA's post in the thread Roon with Like Like.
    I have been a subscriber for a few years and would not want to do without it. Sure, it's relatively expensive but there is nothing that...
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    ianrjones reacted to abacus's post in the thread Quad 34 preamp and Quad 606 amp with Like Like.
    According to all the specifications I can find online, the 34 has an output of 0.5V and the 606 has an input of 0.5V, so not sure where...
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    ianrjones reacted to abacus's post in the thread Surprisingly disappointing with Like Like.
    Class A, B, D, G etc. all relate to the power amp (How it delivers its power) it has nothing to do with the pre-amp. Bill
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    ianrjones reacted to nopiano's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    A brief recap of the basics might help. A significant proportion of speakers labelled 8 ohms are really 6 ohms nominal. Neat say the...
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    ianrjones reacted to nopiano's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    I don’t recall, however I appreciate the gesture. 🙂
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    ianrjones replied to the thread Question IMPEDENCE..
    I did not want to start an argument, I respect you all. And I am privileged to talk to you. You know my plan, and I will respond in...
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    ianrjones reacted to SenseiKofi's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    The amp isn't bright, the speaker is and the amp isn't hiding it from you. There's a difference. The amp is neutral
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    ianrjones reacted to good_enough's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    Should still be fine unless you turn the dial to max before switching to the 4 ohms - in which case you would have other problems like...
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    ianrjones reacted to good_enough's post in the thread Question IMPEDENCE. with Like Like.
    Not necessarily so. Most I've seen (see my Roksan) don't quite make it. I guess it's just value for money calculations - 220W should be...
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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...