Likes B&O
August 22, 2005
I am looking at getting a new system and am intrigued by
B&O. It is expensive, but I do like the sound, features, and appearance. I have heard
all of the advantages from the dealer, but I would like to know what the disadvantages of
B&O are. Can I use some of my own speakers with B&O electronics (I have Klipsch
towers)?
Greg
The only knocks against B&O that I've heard through the
years have been the high price and that they place style first and performance second. But
I think you've answered your own question when you state that you "like the sound,
features, and appearance." That's really the point of this hobby: to find all of
those characteristics in the products you buy so that you can go about the business of
enjoying them. Lots of folks spend lots of money and never achieve that perfect balance.
So I say go for it if B&O strikes your fancy. As for your Klipsch speakers, I see no
reason why you can't use them, but check with your dealer to know for sure.
PC audio and new audiophiles
August 17, 2005
I love the best-bang-for-the-buck philosophy of GoodSound!
Is there any way you can make the "Ask Me" archives a little easier to navigate?
Perhaps you could add a "view all" option.
Do you guys plan on doing, or could you do a special on
computer audio systems (maybe one Mac, one PC). I think this would fit in with the idea of
attracting new (and younger) audiophiles.
Scott
Your idea about computer audio systems is a great idea,
and one we've had on our to-do list for some time now. I do know that more and more folks
are enjoying music on their home computers as well as all types of portables, including
the new mini laptops that are taking off in the Far East. We'll see what we can do. As for
a "view all" option on the "Ask Me" section of our site, I'll
certainly pass that suggestion on to the powers that be and we'll see what we can do.
Great suggestions, and heard loud and clear.
Two amps, one system
August 15, 2005
I have a Sherwood RD-7106 surround-sound amp and an NAD
3150 integrated amp. For normal stereo listening I would like to switch between the two
amps. How do I go about this? I cannot use the main pre-outs on my Sherwood as it has a
very low-level output (as opposed to other A/V amps) and you have to really turn up the
volume on the NAD (to 12:00) to get decent volume. Believe me, I have experimented with
this a lot; my previous Sherwood Pro Logic processor had the same problem. So that option
has been ruled out long ago. I need to switch speakers between amps! Any ideas?
Hendri Kleyn
I think the issue is that you have two gain adjustments
you're attempting to use for one signal path. The NAD 3150 is an integrated amplifier with
its own volume control, and you're using the volume control of the Sherwood to attenuate
the signal before it reaches the NAD. If you turn up the volume on the NAD all the way --
not using it to attenuate gain at all -- and use the volume for the Sherwood as your main
gain control, I don't see there being an issue. In your current setup the NAD only
"sees" an attenuated signal from the Sherwood, and that's why there is not
enough gain for it to be able to operate in a comfortable volume-control range.
New system, new cables
August 11, 2005
I recently purchased the Prima Luna Prologue 2, Meadowlark
loudspeakers, and a Njoe Tjoeb 4000 CD player. With myriad budget options to choose from,
I've become confused about the key factors to consider when choosing cables and
interconnects. Please help me with my budget cable dilemma.
Keith
Cables can indeed be a confusing subject. With the
overwhelming number of models and brands available, coupled with the tidal wave of
marketing claims and reviews, it is hard to know where to start. We've reviewed models
from Audience to Audio Magic,
but that's just a start, and there's no way you can read everything out there on cables.
Here's where I'd look, at least to start, if I were shopping for your system: Axiom Audio,
which makes a line of cables that I've heard good things about. Axiom is a reputable
company that makes high-value gear, and although we haven't reviewed these yet, I'd bet
they're quite good. A bit up the price rung is Analysis Plus. These guys make claims too,
but they back them up with solid measurements. These might be the last cables you'd ever
want to buy. They're that good -- a number of our writers use them.
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