Hi Fi seperates - Black or Silver?
Discussion
Funk said:
danrc said:
Sciroccology said:
danrc said:
All of mine is black apart from the record player which is silver and oak.
Tsk tsk - it's "gramophone", you fool.
But when Gramophone was mentioned, that was the first thing i thought of.
Talking about older hifi amps etc. Does anyone remember those fake effects that old AMPs gave? Hall, surround, concert etc.
Just remembered: In the loft I have a Phillips CD recorder and minidisc recorder (nice obsolete system).
As I said before 99% of my stuff is black but my JVC digital theatre surround amp is silver.
Just remembered: In the loft I have a Phillips CD recorder and minidisc recorder (nice obsolete system).
As I said before 99% of my stuff is black but my JVC digital theatre surround amp is silver.
RJE1966 said:
robinhood21 said:
rlw said:
Scarily, this was intended as a joke but not a single smiley back. Don't say you all took it seriously please.....
Being 'into' Hi Fi and knowing the lengths that some will go to, I did wonder. Not wanting the 'How much !?! for a wooden-knob brigade, dancing a merry dance across this thread, thought best to ignore.Anyway, black does sound best but, 'tis the law of diminishing returns, so best to paint to match interior decorations.
Would certainly pay dividends when flocking ones turntable-platter!
Sciroccology said:
rlw said:
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Go for performance, rather than looks!
Would you say that when choosing a female friend?We don't have much hi fi chat on Pistonheads - so here is my current system:
Linn Sondek LP12 in Afromosia with Ittok LVII arm and K9 cartridge
Which I alternate with my Michell Transcriptor - as seen in Clockwork Orange
With original Transcriptors arm and unknown cartridge. Also has squirrel brush to clean the records!http://www.transcriptors.net/history.htm
Quad 34 pre-amp
Quad 405 Power Amp
Linn Kaber speakers
I also run my computer playing Flac files with a custom soundcard through the system.
Current upgrade plans are the purchase of new moving coil cartridges for the turntables. I haven't decided on which models yet.
I am also going to source two more 405s and get all three 405s and the 34 rebuilt by Net Audio http://www.net-audio.co.uk/
I'll then go active and tri-amp the Kabers - I'll also get a Moving Coil stage made up.
I can't wait!
Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Wednesday 14th January 15:04
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Sciroccology said:
rlw said:
Ecurie Ecosse said:
Go for performance, rather than looks!
Would you say that when choosing a female friend?We don't have much hi fi chat on Pistonheads - so here is my current system:
Linn Sondek LP12 in Afromosia with Ittok LVII arm and K9 cartridge
Which I alternate with my Michell Transcriptor - as seen in Clockwork Orange
With original Transcriptors arm and unknown cartridge. Also has squirrel brush to clean the records!http://www.transcriptors.net/history.htm
Quad 34 pre-amp
Quad 405 Power Amp
Linn Kaber speakers
I also run my computer playing Flac files with a custom soundcard through the system.
Current upgrade plans are the purchase of new moving coil cartridges for the turntables. I haven't decided on which models yet.
I am also going to source two more 405s and get all three 405s and the 34 rebuilt by Net Audio http://www.net-audio.co.uk/
I'll then go active and tri-amp the Kabers - I'll also get a Moving Coil stage made up.
I can't wait!
Edited by Ecurie Ecosse on Wednesday 14th January 14:41
Very nice though, those Gramophones look awesome.
rlw said:
It seems to me that all the replies have missed the point. The question, surely, is which sounds better.
In my experience, silver or black suits some components better than others. I would never have a black tone arm as silver deals with the high frequencies better, but for a CD player - at least the transport - silver is a no-no as it is just too shouty whereas black is much smoother. For the DAC, silver or black is OK.
Records decks must be wood so black is the only choice really as, again, silver is a bit strident at the top end.
Black amps definitely sound smoother but once you get into pre/power amps you are on dodgy ground. Silver is great with valves as the valve sound is very smooth to begin with, whereas black can muddy the sound a little. Black works better on lower powered transistor power amps for some reason but once you get into big wattages, silver is the way to go.
Silver speakers can sound a bit thin for some reason whereas black gives a fuller, richer sound comparing like for like. The cables will be critical too as the wrong colour choice will make the system impossible to listen to for long periods at high volume.
If this is a joke post, bravo! If not, seek help please!In my experience, silver or black suits some components better than others. I would never have a black tone arm as silver deals with the high frequencies better, but for a CD player - at least the transport - silver is a no-no as it is just too shouty whereas black is much smoother. For the DAC, silver or black is OK.
Records decks must be wood so black is the only choice really as, again, silver is a bit strident at the top end.
Black amps definitely sound smoother but once you get into pre/power amps you are on dodgy ground. Silver is great with valves as the valve sound is very smooth to begin with, whereas black can muddy the sound a little. Black works better on lower powered transistor power amps for some reason but once you get into big wattages, silver is the way to go.
Silver speakers can sound a bit thin for some reason whereas black gives a fuller, richer sound comparing like for like. The cables will be critical too as the wrong colour choice will make the system impossible to listen to for long periods at high volume.
miniman said:
Black, but IMHO they should be hidden inside a nice bit of furniture anyway as a big glass stand with a s
tload of gear on it screams teenager's bedroom a bit, even if the badges say NAD, Arcam, Naim or whatnot.
Cough *Naim* - Hidden inside a 'nice bit' of furniture?tload of gear on it screams teenager's bedroom a bit, even if the badges say NAD, Arcam, Naim or whatnot. Naim kit is the nicest understated black box hi-fi I've every seen - and I've seen quite a few.
Solid, sharp and very clean. Absolute classic design.
Dr JonboyG said:
rlw said:
It seems to me that all the replies have missed the point. The question, surely, is which sounds better.
In my experience, silver or black suits some components better than others. I would never have a black tone arm as silver deals with the high frequencies better, but for a CD player - at least the transport - silver is a no-no as it is just too shouty whereas black is much smoother. For the DAC, silver or black is OK.
Records decks must be wood so black is the only choice really as, again, silver is a bit strident at the top end.
Black amps definitely sound smoother but once you get into pre/power amps you are on dodgy ground. Silver is great with valves as the valve sound is very smooth to begin with, whereas black can muddy the sound a little. Black works better on lower powered transistor power amps for some reason but once you get into big wattages, silver is the way to go.
Silver speakers can sound a bit thin for some reason whereas black gives a fuller, richer sound comparing like for like. The cables will be critical too as the wrong colour choice will make the system impossible to listen to for long periods at high volume.
If this is a joke post, bravo! If not, seek help please!In my experience, silver or black suits some components better than others. I would never have a black tone arm as silver deals with the high frequencies better, but for a CD player - at least the transport - silver is a no-no as it is just too shouty whereas black is much smoother. For the DAC, silver or black is OK.
Records decks must be wood so black is the only choice really as, again, silver is a bit strident at the top end.
Black amps definitely sound smoother but once you get into pre/power amps you are on dodgy ground. Silver is great with valves as the valve sound is very smooth to begin with, whereas black can muddy the sound a little. Black works better on lower powered transistor power amps for some reason but once you get into big wattages, silver is the way to go.
Silver speakers can sound a bit thin for some reason whereas black gives a fuller, richer sound comparing like for like. The cables will be critical too as the wrong colour choice will make the system impossible to listen to for long periods at high volume.
RLW said:
Scarily, this was intended as a joke but not a single smiley back. Don't say you all took it seriously please.....
2bit said:
miniman said:
Black, but IMHO they should be hidden inside a nice bit of furniture anyway as a big glass stand with a stload of gear on it screams teenager's bedroom a bit, even if the badges say NAD, Arcam, Naim or whatnot.
Cough *Naim* - Hidden inside a 'nice bit' of furniture?tload of gear on it screams teenager's bedroom a bit, even if the badges say NAD, Arcam, Naim or whatnot. Naim kit is the nicest understated black box hi-fi I've every seen - and I've seen quite a few.
Solid, sharp and very clean. Absolute classic design.
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