abstract7
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| Audio and HT - Finding Balance I had the same question for my own system. I didn't want the HT corrupting the 2 channel--since 2 channel is really my passion. I went with an pre-amp that as a 2 channel bipass for my 2 channel system. Then I use this bypass for the 2 main channe... | |
| Walker HDL's worth it?Anyway to replicate cheaply? I tried them and I like them. It does not sound like a capacitor. That would take away detail. It sounds like a super high frequency attenuator (filter network)--just gets rid of some noise, that you don't even really hear, but the music comes out... | |
| Genesis Time Lens improvement? The differences in cables still existed at least from the lens to the D/A. I never experimented enough to know about the transport to the lens. | |
| Genesis Time Lens improvement? I own a 37 and 36 Levinson. The Digital Lens made a significant improvement. Not huge, but worth the $ on the current used market. I also have noticed a very substantial difference between cables (mind you I didn't say improvement, but difference)... | |
| Personal experience with Cary gear and... I have a pair of Cary 40M signature monoblocks. I've used them with a few small speakers. My current favorite is the Red Rose R3. This speaker does really well with Cary tubes. | |
| Wall panels to control brightness If you can get Owens Corning 703 fiber boards they work as well and in many cases better than many of the products mentioned. Take the fiber board and cover it in a loosely woven cloth and hange it where needed (generally at the first reflection p... | |
| Best and Worst presentation Stereo Exchange, they put in a new audio room several (maybe 6 years ago). Very expensive and "well engineered". It was the worst. As it turned out, the bass traps (which were actually resonators built into the wall) were all tuned at the same fre... | |
| Mark Levinson preamp no. 38 vs 38s vs 380 vs 380s I owned a 38s and upgraded to the 380s, by far it was one of the most astonishing upgrades I've made. The 380s transparency is exceptional, on par with ARC higher end pre-amps, but has far more bass authority, and the ergonomics can't be beat. | |
| could use some good advice on turntables.. The Project by Sumiko (or imported by Sumiko) is an excellent value. It lists around $1000, that's with the arm, but no cartridge. The table I think is really providing value right now is the VPI scout, but it is a bit above your price, and unlike... | |
| revel F50's -- talk me out of buying them I've listened to the Revel's and I was very impressed at the price point. I definitely prefer them over the Dynaudio's, but I really have not hear a Dynaudio that I personally liked (I have not listened to the Evidence or Temptation)--not that the... | |
| What is your most anal audio habit? Driver is right--all audio habits serve a very important purpose. Particularly getting the humidity right in the audio room. Actually, mine is somewhat video related. I hate the cases that DVD's come in. I wish they were CD sized, so I scan in the... | |
| What is the most decadent, most self indulgent-- Mdomnick--not frivilous--you'll love those tubes. I bought the Red Rose R-3 speakers. They are to be used while my main system is down during a construction project. They were the most satisfying small speakers I have heard, and should keep me fro... | |
| What speakers for an old Nakamichi receiver I have an older NAK receiver although it's not the Stasis design. I have it hooked up to older B&W 601s. Good match--not audiophile, but it works for the computer system. If I had the Stasis and was in the $1k range I would seriously consider ... | |
| What are the best sounding classical CDs Reference Recordings, Delos, Cisco, the Living Stereo Re-issues on Classic Records, are some of the most consistent and excellent recordings. M*A, Goldberg Variations performed by Ito Emma deserves an award for performance and sonic quality. These... | |
| Methods for transfer of albums to CD I wonder if anyone knows of a PCMCIA high grade audio card, or even an outboard audio card that can be used with a laptop. I use a laptop exclusively--and it's very convenient to be able to take it to the audio room and plug in directly to the sys... |