RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable!

Posted by FRG7SWL (A) on August 3, 2008 at 11:44:06

In Reply to: RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! posted by gearhunter on August 3, 2008 at 10:25:44:

If you utilize efficient speakers, Phil D, TOTL receivers might not be as desirable as their lower wattage bretheren. Got seduced by a Sansui 9090 several years back. It showed signs of having survived s-e-r-i-o-u-s par-tay-ing! Via a '77 Ibanez Les Paul Custom copy thru its' mic input, it wiped out a 12" Electro Voice Force loudspeaker(though the other EV Force survived). Even though it didn't sound that loud, & that damn protection circuitry barely flickered. However, due to over-zealous pre-amping(same levels used to drive a Marantz MR-235), that 9090's protection circuit wiped out a buncha piezo tweets, along with a pair of Advent tweets as well(volume level was around 1/3, just when it wuz soundin' sweetly overdriven). Eventually got tweet replacements, even for the Advents, from San Rafael's Brown Soun(Advent originals were $120, "updated" Advent tweets were $75). Rewired all the 9090's internal connects with 16 gauge, along with replacing caps in the signal chain. Enjoyed that robust quality & expansive soundstage its' reserve power afforded. But wasn't enamoured with a perceived scooped midrange, especially when incorporating hemp-reconed Mesa/Boogie MC90 Black Shadows(damn thing blew out a couple of V30s also). MC90s emulate EV-ish hi-fi sound quality, & can effortlessly absorb 100-plus brutish watts(they sound dyno-myte in Marshall MG100DFX combos also). Recently went back to that trusty auld 235, & that glorious lateral-mosfet midrange returned, especially thru hemp-reconed V30s! But lost that bass wallop & sonorous soundstage! Which inspired moi to mod a Sansui 5000x receiver outta curiosity! Am now enjoying a best-of-both-worlds tonality, with that magical midrange coupled to a scintillatin' soundstage presentation! Might have to rewire them Black Shadows back into the living room system, as that 5000x sounds exquisite via da sound room's Utah Cadence surrounding Jensen 1204 monitors! Aint too shabby via Utility Advent Loudspeakers, either. Heck, it coaxes musical luv from them Jensen P10R RI loaded ESS Model 10s in da den as well! Guess if you've got two ohm terrors for speakers, Phil D, TOTL is the way to go! But if you've been raised on hi-efficiency drivers, mid-to-lower wattage amps-n-receivers will gently soothe-n-caress! Yeah, wuz blissfully seduced by that 9090 for a minute Phil D. But can live harmonically happy e'er after via 5000x cap-coupled amplification!!!

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Topic - When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Phil D 09:23:38 08/03/08 (23)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - hakka26 21:50:35 08/05/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Moontan13 20:13:33 08/05/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - K-Bob 10:30:31 08/04/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Crazy Dave 09:36:29 08/04/08 (0)

Such occurs with power amplifiers - E-Stat 09:27:22 08/04/08 (0)

One Exception is H/K! - JoeLA 07:18:56 08/04/08 (1)

H-K was not immune - E-Stat 06:07:03 08/05/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - tbcblues 18:15:16 08/03/08 (1)

never owned an SX1980 but - REL54 11:39:43 08/04/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Bold Eagle 16:29:08 08/03/08 (5)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - DavidLD 06:06:54 08/04/08 (1)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Bold Eagle 09:05:34 08/04/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Brian Levy 16:52:44 08/03/08 (2)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Bold Eagle 17:13:02 08/03/08 (1)

Another factor for double Advents - E-Stat 09:01:25 08/04/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - Brian Levy 15:30:35 08/03/08 (0)

sure... - PakProtector 15:00:29 08/03/08 (2)

Marantz 22xx series vs. 23xx series - Phil D 17:09:17 08/03/08 (0)

RE: sure... - Brian Levy 16:59:50 08/03/08 (0)

RE: When "top-of-the-line".....isn't! - gearhunter 10:25:44 08/03/08 (3)

RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable! - FRG7SWL 11:44:06 08/03/08 (2)

RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable! - Phil D 17:05:30 08/03/08 (1)

RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable! - FRG7SWL 08:21:23 08/04/08 (0)

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RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable! - FRG7SWL 11:44:06 08/03/08 (2)

RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable! - Phil D 17:05:30 08/03/08 (1)

RE: When "top-of-the-line"isn't as desirable! - FRG7SWL 08:21:23 08/04/08 (0)

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