valvesRus wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:59 pm
karatestu wrote: ↑Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:57 pm
Best component is no component
That is cobblers Stu.
, If taken to it's logical conclusion then you end up with no components, and no amplifier.
If you mean the fewer the components - the better the amp, then that is debatable.
Why thank you Philip. I have always known that I talk cobblers but sometimes it is good to have agreement from others
To illustrate what I mean I did a few modifications to my Avondale amp boards a few years ago. Removed the input stage coupling cap - wow that was a good improvement. Removed the zobel at tte output (cap and resistor to ground ) - not as big a wow as the input cap removal but every little helps. Removed the thiele network on the output ( coil and parallel damping resistor in series with signal) - holy moly, that was good.
These components are said to be inaudible by many. I say they are deaf. I learned a lot removing components from my system. Oops I can't say that - Lurcher will be along since to tell me I haven't learned anything
It never fails to improve transparency IMO. I have no measurements to prove what I am saying so you will just have to take my word for it
Other notable removals have been the whole anologue output stage from my CD player. A seven pole bessel filter with 6 opamps and countless caps and resistors. Took out the output relay as well. The signal was strangled going through that lot and thanked me when I relieved it of such constraints. Luckily the dac chip enabled this in my case - don't try that at home.
It never ceases to amaze me how much non essential bollox is included in commercial offerings. Relays for this and that, even one to delay when you wipe your arse in case another floater emerges. I fixed a Cambridge Audio integrated for a friend. I told him half the stuff in there could be thrown in the bin and it would sound better.
Active preamp - no thanks. Who needs a volume control or source selector ? IMO they are evil. Switches should only be included when it is absolutely necessary. Speaker crossovers - no thanks you can keep them. Speaker enclosures- not required
Anything that brings more transparency is a good thing in my book and adding more components nefer does that ime. I know what real music sounds like and that's what I want. I have played more gigs than many have had hot dinners and nothing compares. Hifi is a necessity but if I could get rid I would be very pleased. Like in the olden days when everybody deed - the ultimate way is the simple way, make the music yourself and revel in the transparency
Why hasn't anyone invented a piece of wire with gain yet ? I thought Mr Quad was on the case
Disappointed of North Yorkrshire.
