Recent content by DamianW

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    Need help. Ears hurting after upgrade.

    From what you are describing the amplifier is likely to be the issue rather than the speakers. I would suggest getting a better amplifier.
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    Audio Precision APx516B Review

    Ok, QA403 is a very good value for money option. As others have said Cosmos auto scaler allows for multiple other very cost effective options.
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    Audio Precision APx516B Review

    The QA403 has scaling built in and can handle input voltages of 112V peak to peak or +-56V. This allows for testing of amplifiers upto 400W with a 4 ohm load.
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    Marantz Cinema 40 AVR Review

    Can you perform the 5w Test with THD and FFT results for the reactive and inductive loads. IE 4 ohm load 60 deg capacitive.
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    SMSL D-6 DAC Review

    Does the volume control work with DSD as well as PCM?
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    Sorry. We have heaps the budget gear is often quite a lot more expensive than other places in the world. I should also add based on NAE user name I assumed music rather than home cinema.
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    NAE = NewbieAudiophileExpert That is impressive I wouldn't be able to buy a good driver, amp and the materials to make the enclosure in one offs for $650AUD that would destroy a SB1000. For the rrp of $1200 certainly but not at $650 AUD.
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    NAE said he already has the SB1000 and paid a bargin price of just over half the RRP. I would struggle to build a sub DIY that would be as good for $650 AUD.
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    Add SVS famous very high reliability as well.
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    In that case for your budget and at $650 the SB1000 is unbeatable in terms of value for money. I was going to suggest a Richter Thor MKV or M&K X12 as an alternative depending on your budget.
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    Audioholics have an very good in-depth test of sealed vs ported svs with extensive measurements. I haven't heard HSU or seen any detailed measurements for them. You end up with cancellations and peaks ie uneven in room response. This is reduced with using a high pass filter. What is your...
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    I didn't suggest it wasn't but plenty of people want to run there main speakers full range in addition to a sub.
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    Are SVS subs over-rated?

    Massive hype but there is an aspect of value for money. They are marketed for home cinema and they provide plenty of output and rumble for explosions. But I wouldn't consider them for music. The sealed SVS subs have heaps of low end distortion and group delay which appears to be due to massive...
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    Carver Crimson 275 Review (Tube Amp)

    Re tube life if you leave tubes on 24hrs a day 7 days a week as some people do that is 8736hrs a year and they wont last long if you do.
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