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Internet says ~ 90 db sensitivity. You don't need huge power. IF you have them hooked up to an arc welder, doesn't mean you are using the rated wattage. Maybe the load is demanding and you require high current/low impedance stability but most quality amps are good there (note that bridging channels diminishes this headroom by a factor of 2).
You will get more bang for buck with a nice integrated, most have digital inputs (build in dac these days). If you arnt price sensitive: Mcintosh, Luxman, Accuphase, Bryston, etc If you are price sensitive you have literally hundreds of options from Nad, Yamaha, Dennon, Marantz, Rotel, etc If you really want huge clean power, Class D is the way to go these days. No excuses needed for modern class D especially the premium modules from Hypex and the like. https://www.buckeyeamp.com/shop/amplifiers/hypex/nc2k/1_channel
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Lemme start a thread ... I know what a 450 watt stereo and 2 1K watt amps bridged mono does along with the SDA interconnect .... btdt... love them both ways.
On the larger two pairs... at various times... 4 Carvers. My oldest SDA 1A pair sound awesome with 200 watts stereo... a 50 lb Sony ES for decades. Not trying to re-invent the wheel... btdt.. just fixin some blow outs 
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So, Audiophiles; I don't think this question is much of a tangent on the 12th page of the thread - what is your go to reference song to dial in your equipment?
Lately, I've been using Brothers in Arms, but this morning I put in Time Out of Mind and after a couple of serious listens I've decided that that might be my choice for the near future. (Im not an audiophile; tinnitus has put paid to that idea, but I like music)
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Diana Krall, Peel Me a Grape.
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Somewhere there is a thread....
I use Natalie Merchant's Tigerlily ... I only have one cd 
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Good album. Carnival and River are top-notch.
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"They" say to use a female vocalist ... I can breeze through the tracks ... a few seconds here and there... I nose what I my ears can see clearly from memory
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if you are on Qobuz I have a playlist. Here are some:
Female vocals: Allison Kraus It doesn't matter Chantal Chamberland Chasing Cars Hanna Boel After Midnight Dominique Fils Aime Birds Rock: Alan Parsons Eye in the Sky BTO Rock is my life and this is my song Puscifer The Humbling River Porcupine Tree Last Chance to Evacuate Planet Earth before it is recycled Nils Lofgren Keith Dont Go Genesis Squonk Roger Waters %:06(Every Strangers Eyes) Guitar: Jesse Cook Cancion Triste Cafe del Mundo Una Mattina
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^^^^ LOL ... I like to use something I'm familiar with
Female vocalists .... "Phat Ladeze at the Opera .... LIVE"! I don't get out much
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That and Temptation are my current faves from her. I mentioned in another thread Grace Mahya Live at Dug. Oh so good. Found this in a recent bulk used buy-  Not the best ever musically but her voice is recorded really well and without the usual reverb I hear on too many female vocal tracks. Alice In Chains Live - Rooster Nirvana MTV unplugged - Lake of Fire Billie Eilish - Lunch - lots of her stuff has a whispery quiet voice but it is not for everyone. Ass tons of bass. Melody Gardot Live in Europe - over the rainbow Heart - Magic Man and Crazy on You are both seriously intense played loud. A good setup will rock it. Lots to go wrong for a less than good setup. Tool - chocolate chip trip (for drums and soundstage) Rage Against the Machines covers album for punchy hard stuff Beasties Paul’s Boutique for sheer joy.
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My Go-To is an Original Master Recording of Supertramp's "Crime of The Century" bought back in the 80's. Will test everything about your system.
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Any audiophiles out there?
Sorry a couple more came to mind-
Bob Marley live at the Roxy - I Shot the Sheriff. Black Crowes - she talks to angels for imaging Hotel California live for nice soundstage Fleetwood Mac Rumours live - landslide will give you a shiver with the vocals
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***************************************** Well i had #6 adjusted perfectly but then just before i tightened it a butterfly in Zimbabwe farted and now i have to start all over again! I believe we all make mistakes but I will not validate your poor choices and/or perversions and subsidize the results your actions. Last edited by berettafan; 02-12-2025 at 05:36 PM.. |
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Anakelly Under the Milky Way and/or Speed of Sound
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I like "Corner Pocket", from Sheffield Lab's King James Version . Lots of what Sheffield did in their direct to disc days will push any system. Also the entire "Trinity Sessions".
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Greg are you referring to Cowboy Junkies? I see that come up a lot in discussions of great recordings but other than hearing echo from a lot of hard surfaces (and the AC system blowing) i don't get it.
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The Cowboy Junkies are very discerning with scouting the recording locations ( Church of the Holy Trinity in Toronto for its natural reverb) and type of microphone (ambisonic microphone)
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You should treat yourself to the studio version of the song "Renmin Park" if you like cowboy junkies.
It's one of their best in my opinion. That 3 string violin at the bridge is so beautiful it'll remind you of the first time you fell in love.
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