On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 21:38:30 -0400, "Robert Morein"
wrote:


"ansermetniac" wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Sep 2004 17:01:52 -0400, "Robert Morein"
wrote:

Jeff,
I haven't heard your setup, but it does seem you're missing something
with the Fisher. Component matching is important. The wrong amp/speaker
combination can create alot of extraneous sizzle. Your speakers may not
be
the most accurate in the world, because there have been alot of advances
in
speaker design.

Most recordings are close-miked. Because air absorbs high
frequencies,
the close proximity of the microphone and the sound source results in a
treble boost relative to the perspective of a listener at a typical
distance
from a live ensemble. Engineers usually choose to leave a little of the
boost in the mix, for the sake of popular taste and assumptions about the
playback equipment.

Assumptions about the playback equipment are almost always wrong, but
implicitly necessary. It is likely that your dissatisfaction is the
consequence of multiple assumptions that simply are wrong for your system
and your ears. You are constantly exposed to a reference, but the
majority
of listeners are not. In the absence of a reference, listeners gravitate
toward what gives them the most pleasure.

I suggest you consider replacement of your amp with a MOSFET based
unit.
Such amps have much more subtle voicing than the Fisher you're using.

Bob

Bob

Thanks. I will stick with tubes. And New England sounding speakers

Abbedd

Abbedd,
I humbly suggest you do a little inexpensive experimentation. Hafler
DH-200 amps, in particular, sometimes go for $100 or so on eBay. Judging by
your preferences, I'm optimistic you might like them.

Bob


There is nothing wrong with a Fisher 500C. Unless you having something
about tubes

Hafler? had a Dynaco 80. It was garbage.

Abbedd