I used to find that a large cat curled up on top of my speakers were quite benificial to the sound produced, don't think a cup and saucer would have quite the same effect.
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BigH
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I have had several well 'plucked' grills in me time, but no scratches of note on the cabinets.
Generally speaking the cats should be matched pairs and preferably quite hefty. I think a pair of Main Coons in the 10kg range would be ideal, my cross siamese and her tricolore 'sister' are not really up to the job.
Generally speaking the cats should be matched pairs and preferably quite hefty. I think a pair of Main Coons in the 10kg range would be ideal, my cross siamese and her tricolore 'sister' are not really up to the job.
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matt49
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matt49 said:
Not at all, the cross siamese takes on anyone, our little tricolore is very gentle, just sits quietly to one side pretending it all has nothing to do with her.
chebby said:
Never managed a raccoon, but when we lived in Sydney we did catch a possum trying to climb into our (2nd foor) living room from a nearby tree!
Never realised the little ****** was after my speakers........
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Hi Cno..
I've tried replacing the stock fuse of the EMC1 UP with AMR gold fuse. And the result is not good for my liking! I'ts too warm and lost some micro-details. Don't know why? Where does expectation bias here! Back to the stock fuse and everything opens up again!
I've tried replacing the stock fuse of the EMC1 UP with AMR gold fuse. And the result is not good for my liking! I'ts too warm and lost some micro-details. Don't know why? Where does expectation bias here! Back to the stock fuse and everything opens up again!
iceman16 said:
It just means you're beyond help, my friend.....maybe try Silver ones instead. :shifty:
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Cno.. silver ( hi fi tuning fuse supreme) is even worst! I thought that the EMC 1UP was voiced with its own fuse.. which IMO sounds best!CnoEvil said:
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Here are some of my new uploaded vids on YT...:boohoo:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok0tv3ofJTw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP9h7c8e4eY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBosfiTIv80
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok0tv3ofJTw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP9h7c8e4eY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBosfiTIv80
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iceman16 said:Yep..Jacques Loussier plays Bach. A very good recorded standard cd
Yup. I have a couple of his on Telarc.
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Never thought that the AMS will keep my foot tappin' ! Wow It can do fast and agile. Listening to "Sandman" by America. Simply glorious!:rockout:
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iceman16 said:
Hi Iceman,
Glad you're still getting so much from your set up... Love America, Ventura Heighway my favourite!
Feel free to visit www.macsmusic.blogbubble.net for more good music
Mac
iceman16 said:
It's not an amp you get tired of listening to.
Do you have access to Valhalla Technology VT 50 isolation pads for an amplifier?....they're £20 for 4, and I'd be intrigued by what you think. http://www.kronosav.com/valhalla-technology-vt-amplifier-feet-50-prices-reviews.html?
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Macspur said:iceman16 said:
Hi Iceman,
Glad you're still getting so much from your set up... Love America, Ventura Heighway my favourite!
Feel free to visit www.macsmusic.blogbubble.net for more good music
Mac
Thanks Mac my friend! To be honest the Focal's really sound diff. in this new room. The bit forwardness on the highs and upper mids are all gone! Just can't explain but maybe due to "old school" wallpaper which are quite thick and somewhat embosed surrounding the room. And this is how I like it:dance:
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CnoEvil said:
Hi Cno..don't think there is a distributor here in SW Wales? I don't worry bout' isolating the AMS cause it's doing its job pretty well and I thought It was designed not to put anything on it's path. I don't want to take the velvet gloves on it's iron fist!
iceman16 said:Hi Cno..don't think there is a distributor here in SW Wales? I don't worry bout' isolating the AMS cause it's doing its job pretty well and I thought It was designed not to put anything on it's path. I don't want to take the velvet gloves on it's iron fist!
I completely understand.
Hi CNo, I've just been informed by my dealer that the AMS 35i will soon be discontinued, to be replaced by a new super-integrated called the NuVista 800.
The amp isn't on the MF website yet, but here are some excerpts from MF's email to dealers -
The NuVista 800 super integrated encompasses the design philosophy from several different eras: 1) State of the art tube circuit design 2) State of the art semi-conductor design 3) State of the art SMD design 4) CAD/CAM technology 5) Software programming. Never before have nuvistor tubes been combined with SMD technology and CAD/CAM design. The result is extraordinary sonic and technical performance. The dual monobloc power amps are a development from our legendary Titan amplifier. If you recall, the Titan received reviews said that it was one of the best amps ever made in the history of hi-fi. The power amp stages of the NuVista 800 develop, and improve, from that incredible starting point. What we have created with the NuVista 800 is an amplifier capable of performing at the very highest levels possible for electronics.
Technical performance
The NuVista 800’s technical performance is a little short of shattering. Distortion at 1 kHz is about 0.002%. At 10 kHz about 0.003% and at 20 kHz about 0.004%. These are extraordinary figures which prove the outstanding performance and implementation of the total circuit design integrity of the NuVista 800. Power is a comfortable 300 wpc with about 200 amps peak to peak current available. This amplifier is monster muscle man wearing an extremely sharp Italian suit, fine hand made shoes and the most delicate of accessories. Sound quality NuVista 800 sound quality is extraordinary. It has the warmth and delicacy of a triode tube amplifier but the power and heft to drive any loudspeaker easily, to any level you could ever want. Overall the sound is sweet and clear but with no grain or harshness. Dynamics, as you would expect, are delivered with incredible speed and precision. Low end is deep, extended and fast. High frequency transients are delivered with no harshness or edge. This amplifier appears to be spherical perfection…perfect whichever way you look at it.
Build quality
The NuVista 800 build quality is very high quality. The overall design is based on our legendary Titan. The front panel, top, back and bottom are all machined from mill spec solid aluminium billet. The heatsinks are custom made fine line extrusions finished to a very high level. We have tried to pay attention to every aspect of the finish to make the NuVista 800 a thing of masculine and powerful beauty. It is big, but not too big. It is heavy, but not too heavy. It’s exactly what you would expect from a Musical Fidelity super high-end amplifier. Pricing What we are promising with NuVista 800 is one of the best amps in the world, or ever made. Its finish is exquisite, the performance is breathtaking. The price is perhaps even more astonishing.
Having heard the amazing AMS35i, I'd be interested to hear how this new amp sounds.
The amp isn't on the MF website yet, but here are some excerpts from MF's email to dealers -
The NuVista 800 super integrated encompasses the design philosophy from several different eras: 1) State of the art tube circuit design 2) State of the art semi-conductor design 3) State of the art SMD design 4) CAD/CAM technology 5) Software programming. Never before have nuvistor tubes been combined with SMD technology and CAD/CAM design. The result is extraordinary sonic and technical performance. The dual monobloc power amps are a development from our legendary Titan amplifier. If you recall, the Titan received reviews said that it was one of the best amps ever made in the history of hi-fi. The power amp stages of the NuVista 800 develop, and improve, from that incredible starting point. What we have created with the NuVista 800 is an amplifier capable of performing at the very highest levels possible for electronics.
Technical performance
The NuVista 800’s technical performance is a little short of shattering. Distortion at 1 kHz is about 0.002%. At 10 kHz about 0.003% and at 20 kHz about 0.004%. These are extraordinary figures which prove the outstanding performance and implementation of the total circuit design integrity of the NuVista 800. Power is a comfortable 300 wpc with about 200 amps peak to peak current available. This amplifier is monster muscle man wearing an extremely sharp Italian suit, fine hand made shoes and the most delicate of accessories. Sound quality NuVista 800 sound quality is extraordinary. It has the warmth and delicacy of a triode tube amplifier but the power and heft to drive any loudspeaker easily, to any level you could ever want. Overall the sound is sweet and clear but with no grain or harshness. Dynamics, as you would expect, are delivered with incredible speed and precision. Low end is deep, extended and fast. High frequency transients are delivered with no harshness or edge. This amplifier appears to be spherical perfection…perfect whichever way you look at it.
Build quality
The NuVista 800 build quality is very high quality. The overall design is based on our legendary Titan. The front panel, top, back and bottom are all machined from mill spec solid aluminium billet. The heatsinks are custom made fine line extrusions finished to a very high level. We have tried to pay attention to every aspect of the finish to make the NuVista 800 a thing of masculine and powerful beauty. It is big, but not too big. It is heavy, but not too heavy. It’s exactly what you would expect from a Musical Fidelity super high-end amplifier. Pricing What we are promising with NuVista 800 is one of the best amps in the world, or ever made. Its finish is exquisite, the performance is breathtaking. The price is perhaps even more astonishing.
Having heard the amazing AMS35i, I'd be interested to hear how this new amp sounds.
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