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62.1 | A question.... | BAHTAT::SALLITT | At Highfield with a Walkman.... | Fri Dec 09 1988 13:18 | 6 |
| What amp are you using?
Dave
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62.2 | Hmm...depends... | SEDOAS::KORMAN | TGIF | Fri Dec 09 1988 17:19 | 16 |
| Well.... it depends...
At the moment - a NAD1155 preamp, and a power amp of my own design
that equates most nearly to the Musical Fidelity P170. (ie 100/150
W into 8/4 ohm nominal). Not sure what to look at after that - but
by then there'll be something new. The major requirement (apart
from sound quality) is multiple inputs with tape-tape dubbing (hence
the 1155!), since I also have two reel-reel tapes, Cassette and
tuner to handle. Don't want or need tone controls, loudness etc,
but switchable infra-bass filter useful
Main source will be CD65II-SE or CDP373, possibly adding outboard
D/A later.
Dave K
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62.3 | Isobariks. | YARD::BRIGHT | Frankly my damn, I don't give a dear | Fri Dec 09 1988 19:40 | 13 |
| I heard the *DEEPEST* bass I'd ever heard last weekend. It was
just into the first track on Tracey Chapperson's album, from an
LP12/Ekos/K9 via Linn LK1&2 into Linn Isobariks. Apart from
making everything in the room vibrate, there was a tune in the
bass line, too.
I'm going speaker shopping this weekend, I'll post some observations
on Monday.
Steve.
P.S. Did you actually *design* your amps, or build them from a
design?
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62.4 | That's nothing mate! | MEREK::CARPENTER | Hyper-intelligent Megabeing | Fri Dec 09 1988 21:13 | 9 |
| The *DEEPEST* bass I've heard came from a track called 'Eye Of The
Beholder' from Metallica and the speakers I was using were Celestion
DL6 Series 2's which roll the bass off at 65Hz. I'm sure that using
speakers with a lower cut off would cause the cones to bottom out!
Stephen.
P.S. how about sharing your amp design with us?
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62.5 | Some more for the list | BAHTAT::SALLITT | At Highfield with a Walkman.... | Mon Dec 12 1988 00:32 | 10 |
| re .2....
Other models worth investigating, in addition to those you suggest,
are Linn Isobariks (can be fussy about partnering equipment), and
KEF R107's.
I've never heard the KEFs, but reports have it that their bass is
"seismic".
Dave
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62.6 | more news on speakers | INCH::BRIGHT | You mean you CHOSE this colour?? | Mon Dec 12 1988 15:34 | 43 |
62.7 | what about Celestions? | BLIVIT::JUCH | | Tue Jan 31 1989 02:14 | 20 |
| What do people think of Celestion Sl6si, Sl600si, and Sl700?
A shop is recommending them as a replacement for my QUADs. I am
using Celestions DL 8's as a spare pair, since my QUADs are getting
re-tweetered. I like the DL8's a lot, and presume even the Sl6si
is a big improvement, but in the same vein as the 8's. I use a
subwoofer, so bass is not really a consideration.
What kind of amps do people like with the Sl's? I presume heavy
watts, becasue of the inefficiency. What are some competitive
UK prices on these speakers? Do any of your recommended shops
ship to the US?
Regards,
Bill
PS
Latest tests reveal that the 473cdb disk player has more separation
than the LINN/ITTOK/Ortofon mc/FMS Blue cable combination, but the
LINN's presentation is more palpable and has a better sense of depth.
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62.8 | Lots of power needed...... | BAHTAT::SALLITT | Dave - @RKG & ICI, 0642432193 | Tue Jan 31 1989 18:20 | 22 |
| re .7....
As a Quad user, you should be aware that a replacement just don't
exist :-)
Generally, the Celestion SLxx series produce a detailed if undynamic
sound; it depends what you like and what you plan to use them with,
of course. Bear in mind, though, that they are a specialist product,
unlike your DL8's which are more general purpose and a different
set of compromises.
There was an excellent article by Noel Keywood in HiFi Review where
he explains how he used a subwoofer, normally used with Celestion
SL700s, alongside his Quad electrostatics; he uses a Musical Fidelity
something-or-other behemoth to drive his Quads, plus a Quad606 to
drive the subwoofer. An unbeatable combination, he says. If you're
interested in seeing a photocopy of the article, mail me.
Several UK stores do UK-tax-free exports; whether or not that's
a cost-effective way for you to buy speakers, I can't say.
Dave
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62.9 | 'Subcity' on 'Crossroads' ? | LNKHUB::WALLIN | Department of Redundancy Department | Fri Nov 30 1990 17:42 | 16 |
| RE: <<< Note 62.6 by INCH::BRIGHT "You mean you CHOSE this colour??" >>>
>The deep note I referred to earlier is just into the first track on
>the *second* side of Tracy Chapman's album. Like I said before the
>Isobariks rendition of it was *amazing*. So I picked up my new amps
>last week and bought the album so I could try it out with my old
>speakers: KEF 104's. With the speakers sitting on the cardboard boxes
>that the amps came in, the bass response was very woolly, but very
>pronounced. I tried the Tracy Chapman track and ... it wasn't there;
>the note just wasn't there at all!
Just for the record, I realise this note is two years old, was this the
tune 'Subcity' on the 'Crossroads' album ?
/Hans_Wallin
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62.10 | No it wasn't | SPAWN::BRIGHT | Care for a liquorice allsort? | Fri Nov 30 1990 19:53 | 6 |
| .9 >> 'Subcity' on 'Crossroads' ?
No it wasn't. This was the track 'Mountains of Things' on her first album
(the one before Crossroads).
Steve
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62.11 | D E E P B A S S | CRATE::WATSON | Back to mono | Fri Nov 30 1990 21:11 | 13 |
| D E E P B A S S
The most amazing bass I ever heard was a Rod Stewart track,
Passion - don't know which album but can find out. This has a low bass
line which is impressive enough BUT and even lower (possible in the
8-10 Hz range) which could be felt (but not heard) in the room next
door.
Rik.
PS The FGTH Two-Tribes 12-inch is amazing with the Lingo ...
PPS NEVER PLAY THESE TRACKS IF YOUR NEIGHBORS ARE IN.
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62.12 | How about... | KERNEL::HOGGAND | | Fri Jun 18 1993 13:59 | 4 |
| Has anyone any experience of the Castle York loudspeaker?
Dave.
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