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@whitecamaross Suggestions for Demo Music. Ayon Audio CD- track # 5 - Yuri Honing-Walking on The Moon Ayon Audio CD- track #10 - Tony Bennett- Everyday I Have the Blues Ayon Audio CD-track # 8 - Keb’ Mo’ -Suitcase. I sent this disc to you. Stevie Ray Vaughan- Tin Pan Alley is on this one. It is track # 2 There are other good ones on there as well. Get your phone out and Shazam them and write them down . Or, if all else fails i can list them for you. |
My speaker are about 80 inches (6 feet 8 inches) center to center I sit about 8 feet 6 inches away. I tried my db meter and it seems that I usually listen critically about 85 db with peaks close to 100. When i really turn it up it is closer to 90 with peaks to about 104- 107. If I casually listen it might be closer to 80db with peaks around 87-90 |
I would love to hear your take on the Marantz Ma-9s2 amps. I have always wanted to hear them ,but never ever got a chance. Has anyone else ever got to hear them ? For some reason those and the Electrocompaniet Aw600 or 400 have always intrigued me more than any other amps that i can think of.they have been on my "bucket " list . Keep the Ref10 and sacrifice something else. For the money , I would love to see what that equipment would sound like through the Tekton Double Impact speakers(3000 per pair). I own them and can tell you that they are Conduits for your equipment. More-so than any other speaker that i have ever heard. The performance to cost ratio is Unreal. Plus you have a 60 day trial period . I think that is one speaker that you just MUST try |
riaa, With your comments ,you are proving that what i said is true . I am sure you have never heard any Granite Audio stuff , and what does the looks of my basement have to do with anything ? Or me selling something because i need the money . I did not ask for anyone's approval besides Why should any of that matter to you ? |
Its funny , because i was seriously considering it and reading reviews for it a few days before you mentioned that you were going to try a fairly low powered amp from a well known manufacturer at just under $5k , that basically people are raving about . I had a gut feeling that it was indeed the XA-25. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.. |
Every Component that i have ever heard that used the Ess 9018 Sabre Chip, seemed to have a slight Glare in the upper mids , It seems that this was apparent in the Marantz A/V processor the Eastern electric mini max DAC, or the Wyred for sound DAC. In my setup , it seemed to always be present . Therefore , I am NOT a fan of anything that uses that chip. I know everyone will say that it is more about the use and implementation of that chip that contributes more to the sound ,than the chip[ itself, BUT, this has unfortunately been my findings.. |
@jays_audio_lab I would like to see you try out the Starsound Technologies http://starsoundtechnologies.com/ComponentPlatformsDetail.php?SP-SA-XL-2 This for speaker platforms http://starsoundtechnologies.com/ComponentPlatformsDetail.php?SP-SA-XL-28 I think this is kind of impressive . The list of people at the company and their Education and background Mission Statement: The mission of Star Sound Technologies, LLC is to promote and advance fact-based research and consumer education surrounding vibration in musical reproduction through the promotion of Live-Vibe Technology™. Adapting this technology to improve the sound from audio and video related products, listening and recording structural environments as well as musical instruments. Enriching the world with higher levels of musical dynamics and harmonic structure maximizing the human emotional and physical experience through listening.
Meet our Personell: .Mr. Robert MaicksPresident Mr. Robert Maicks has over forty years experience including the areas of the recording sciences, sound reinforcement engineering, stage development and concert production. Throughout his career he has attained additional experience in product development, manufacturing and many additional facets of business such as marketing, retail operations and professional sales training. In the audio/video and music related fields, Mr. Maicks has developed an honest reputation as an open minded, well informed industry reference for both consumers and manufacturers alike. His ability to merge public demand with industry-first concepts and products has provided a solid yet extremely versatile foundation for the success of Star Sound Technologies, LLC. Executive Vice President A Lehigh University graduate, Mr. Locke Highleyman has accrued extensive experience with the mechanical and electrical engineering arenas. A founding father of Star Sound Technologies, LLC, he not only participates in multiple research and development capacities but is also heavily involved with hands on prototyping new designs. He continues to expand our product suite and is heavily involved in developing test plans for third party product research and performance validation. Material Science Engineering & Development Star Sound Technologies Research & Development Board Graduate of Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law Graduate of Lehigh University - Materials Science & Engineering Mr. David Roberts has held diverse roles including serving as CEO for EnerDel, a Board member of a Chinese joint venture with Wanxiang, IP counsel for Caterpillar, an engineer with Lockheed Martin and is a patent & business attorney in private practice with Gutwein Law. Mr. Roberts now serves as President of BIC - Battery Innovation Center, a public-private partnership catalyzing next generation energy storage solutions by incorporating leadership from academia, industry, and government to quickly build, develop, and test safe, reliable, low-cost, and lightweight energy storage systems. Mechanical Engineering & Development Star Sound Technologies Research & Development Board Graduate of Lehigh University - Mechanical Engineering & Computer Sciences Mr. Todd Zimmer specializes in static and dynamic mechanical systems analysis, and is actively involved in overseeing all in-house engineering projects, including CAD design and CNC development. Mr. Zimmer holds the position of senior managing engineer at Sargent Manufacturing Company | ASSA ABLOY Engineering & Development Star Sound Technologies Research & Development Board Graduate of AMU Technical University Hedemora , Sweden - Electrical Engineering While in Sweden, Mr. Peter Israelson worked for over a quarter century years designing and engineering state-of-the-art amplification. Along with his formal education, Mr. Israelson has an innate ability for merging the concepts of electrical design theory with the stimulating emotion of auditory perception. He is well known for his ability to carefully match components to maximize musical sound quality in any design. Mr. Israelson is currently building State-Of-The-Art amplifiers using Magnetic Conduction Technology developed and patented by Magnetic Innovations LLC working with our dear friend and innovator, Rick Schultz of High Fidelity Cables. Magnets are used to conduct signal compared to copper wire and the results deserve an audition - amazing is an understatement. Product Development Specialist Star Sound Technologies Research & Development Board Mr. Thomas DeVuono worked in the music and audio fields since 1972. Moving forward as a sales and technical trainer for Ovation Audio where he met and trained with industry personalities as Nelson Pass, John Dunlavy and Tomlinson Holman, Mr. DeVuono joined the team at Star Sound Technologies, LLC in 2000 and participated in the development of Sistrum Platforms, the Caravelle Loudspeaker System and the STAGE Platforms Project. In 2000 Mr. DeVuono began the research and development of a brass endpin designed to enhance the sound of a cello. We initiated production seventeen years later. The Tone Acoustics Enpin replacements are recognized as one of the finest upgrades for cello and upright bass ever manufactured and are being sold on a global basis. Currently Mr. DeVuono and Star Sound Engineers are applying Live-Vibe Technology to tympany, vibes, marimba and drum kits with the goal of developing a standard system for the concert grand piano. Corporate Development Officer Star Sound Technologies Research & Development Board Graduate of The University of Wisconsin – Madison. Holds undergraduate degrees in business administration & economics and an MBA degree in marketing. Mr. Dale Humphrey has been involved with many aspects of the audio business for over thirty years spanning retail sales experience, distribution and business strategy. His primary vocation is in financial services and he has leveraged this background to advice a number of audio-focused organizations to refine their competitive positioning, set product development and manage sales channels. Mr. Humphrey began working with Star Sound Technologies in 2012 and assists in a number of projects including financial management, factoring product development and sales strategy. Mr. Jeff Whetstone Electrical Engineering & Program SpecialistStar Sound Technologies Research & Development Board Graduate of Lehigh University - Electrical Engineering Mr. Jeff Whetstone, as an Electrical Engineer for AMETEK Aerospace and Defense, currently designs instrumentation including active capacitance-based fluid level sensors and fuel gauging systems. As a talented musician, Mr. Whetstone's passion for electronically reproducing the "live performance" fuels his involvement in the refinement of our product circuitry build and function. Engineering & Technical Advisor Graduate of Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (D.E.E.) Dr. Wilbur Highleyman holds fourteen U.S. patents and has been published extensively. He has been responsible for implementing dozens of real-time mission-critical systems for companies such as Amtrak, Dow Jones, Time, McGraw Hill, Tandem, Federal Express, Chemical Bank, SIAC, Smith Kline, G. E. Credit, Southeast Bank, Harris Satellite, A. C. Nielson, and Harris Satellite. He has published extensively on availability, performance, testing, middleware, and other technical topics. He is the author of Performance Analysis of Transaction Processing Systems, published by Prentice-Hall, and is co-author of the three-volume series, Breaking the Availability Barrier. These books are available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. Dr. Highleyman is co-inventor of "Method of increasing system availability by splitting a system," U. S. Patent No. 7,113,938; "Asynchronous coordinated commit replication and dual write with replication transmission and locking of target database on updates only," U. S. Patent No. 7,177,866; and "Split processing system for providing increased system availability," U. S. Patent No. 7,194,488. He is also co-inventor on several other patents and patent applications in the fields of continuous- and high-availability technologies. He is past chairman of ITUG, the HP NonStop Users' Group, and is active in presenting availability seminars and providing availability consulting. Dr. Highleyman is also a sought-after technical writer and researcher on a wide variety of technical subjects. Dr. Highleyman focuses on development of test plans for third party product research and performance validation. They call it "Vibration Management for Superior Sound" That is what their platforms are designed to do They Good thing is they do not cost 5-10k. I cannot fathom why any of these devices should. just make sure to buy the Audio points (spikes) and the coupling discs . They are sold separately. One set of Audio Points goes on the bottom of the platform and with your Carpet , you doo not need coupling discs for the bottom( only for hardwood and such on the bottom). Then for the topside of each platform you need a set of the Audio Points (they come in different heights) AND the coupling discs . they go between the spikes and the speaker bottom side , so that you do not scratch the hell out of the bottom of the speakers like dummy me. 100% Total and Complete Guarantee .Star Sound Technologies, LLC is committed to 100% Total and Complete Customer Satisfaction throughout all of our product offerings. Sorry to paste so much info about the people at the company. At least you do not have to pay for WebSpace. and I kind of figured that most people here would not even click on the link, if i put one up. At least it shows that there products are based on or developed from SCIENCE, |
@ whitecamaross I think you should try the Tekton Double Impact speakers . They are very affordable and they allow you to hear cable and component changes better than any speaker that i have ever heard. I’ll bet that i can get some agreement on that. Besides they are a speaker that most of us can afford. It would be nice to see some affordable stuff reviewed. What happened with the Pass Labs XA-25 that was on order ? |
@ejr1953 I agree with you about McIntosh. May not be the last word in resolution , but very musical IMO. I do not understand these guys that want high level detail and Resolution. That’s good only if you play at low levels and not for very long. I have not heard any systems that were extremely revealing , that you could listen to for very long at very decently loud levels. They might initially impress , but not for the long haul. I can listen to my Mc30s with Tekton Double Impacts for days on end !! They are just Magical ! |
Here is some songs that are in my Demo list. They are worth giving a listen. Most are a good test of your speakers abilities . Some are instrumentals, some are vocals and a lot are a good Bass test. They are not the usual suspects Some are obscure and quite different I hope you enjoy Song Title --------------------Album--------------------------Artist Come on Home -----Come on Home -------------Boz Scaggs Sojourn of Arjuna------Greatest Hits of 20th Century--Bela Fleck Morph The Cat-----------Morph The Cat----------Donald Fagen H-Gang--------------------Morph The Cat ----------Donald Fagen Don’t Explain------- Verve Remixed--------Dzihan & Kamien As Big As Your Face--Late For The Future------Galactic Endless Parade------High and Mighty ------------Gov’t Mule Sometime Tuesday Morning--Sometime Tues Morning----Johnny A Depression Blues------ Melvin Taylor & Slack Band-----Melvin Taylor Going Down Slow------The Blues Collection------------Robben Ford Everything Must Go- Everything Must Go-----Steely Dan Thanks Dub-------------Second Hand Smoke-------- Sublime Hare Krishna(King Britt)--Verve remix------Tony Scott Translantic--- (Quantic) Nova Soul 3- various Artists Retreat & View ------ Born to sing no plan B ------------Van Morrison Real Real Gone ---- Philosophers Stone-----------------Van Morrison Flight of the Cosmic Hippo-- Flight of the Cosmic Hippo ---Bela Fleck Asleep In The Desert----Chrome Smoke and BBQ------ZZ Top Sometimes Thing Get..Whatever--Random Album Title---Deadmau5 |
You will be shocked by the ZZ Top one , if you have not heard it,You’ll be impressed by the Guitar Tone of Johnny A and the Bass of Hare Krishna ,Quantic ,Thanks Dub, and by the overall excellent sound of Sojourn of Arjuna , Everything must Go. Like i said these are not your usual test tracks, but instead they are interesting and different... to me anyway |
@axeman Love Johnny A. .His tone is fantastic. So smooth and Wonderful sounding. I have the "Get Inside " and the "Sometimes Tuesday Morning "Albums. I have 90% of Bela Fleck albums also . Here is some of Johnny A’s Guitar collection https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitaraficionado/johnny-a-reveals-his-gorgeous-gibsons-and-gretsches Please check out Robben Ford’s "Going Down Slow" with Jimmy Witherspoon Singing. If you are a Guitar Guy, you gotta love that one and probably Robben Ford too ! |
Wow so a lot of you guys are really supportive of my decision to go with the vivid audio g1 and luxman. I only had one person tell me that the g1 might overload my room with bass but I already have a plan in the event that it happens: it is called the Lyngdorf room correction. I plan on venturing with it if I can’t get the bass under control. What happened to the Lyngdorf idea WC ? |