aewarren

Responses from aewarren

Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing?
You should buy what I have, they're great!  
Preamp upgrade
What you should be concentrating on is finding a preamp that will work best within the system you have. It has to play well with your existing amp, speakers and sources. In other words, saying that one preamp is better than another has no real bea... 
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
From your system photos it looks like your speakers are very close to the wall with your equipment rack placed between them. These factors alone could be contributing to the lack of depth you described. I have never owned Klipsch speakers, so I ha... 
Audio Fantasies
When I read an interesting post I often try to imagine what kind of system the poster has and listens to, especially when they list their favorite music or advocate for an array of subs. Some posters add pictures of their systems to their profiles... 
When I listen to my system.......
I subscribe to a couple of audio publications and assume that most people here do as well. When I get the magazines the very first thing I read are the music reviews even though I am anxious to rip into one of the mega buck component articles that... 
Wanna take it to the next level? Buy MORE speakers!
@deep_333  To me the phrase "awful multichannel setup" is redundant. Yes, I suppose a music surround system can be initially impressive, especially to the novice listener, but does anyone really want to be subjected to musical inaccuracy in the lo... 
Wanna take it to the next level? Buy MORE speakers!
If you've ever heard music played through a surround sound system and think that it sounds realistic or even pleasant, then by all means go ahead and add more speakers to your system. As for me, I will continue to enjoy the stereo imaging my two s... 
Upgrade speakers or DAC
It's actually a toss-up. Upgrading your speakers will make the biggest difference in the sound of your system but you will not hear what they are capable of until you upgrade your source components. Conversely, upgrading your sources will make sig... 
IsoAcoustics GAIA
My system is in an upstairs room that has suspended wood floors. I used the GAIA isolators under my 99lb speakers and noticed a definite improvement, especially a tighter bass and improved imaging and soundstage. Later, I got even more improvement... 
Fo Audio Research Ref 10 owners, Best Amp?
You can mix and match other brands with ARC components, but for the best system synergy, it has been my experience to stay within the ARC product line. They really do play nicely with each other. Save time and headaches and just get the best ARC a... 
What's my best upgrade options
If you are really interested in making improvements to your system, your source components are the place to look as others have stated. I am so surprised no one has mentioned the addition of a subwoofer or two, which is usually the go-to cure-all ... 
YouTube Indicates What the Future is For Audiophiles - Interesting Demographics.
You mean there will be storage lockers not filled with old speakers in them soon?  
Anyone remember the days before bells and whistles!
The drapes don't match the carpet.  
Can anyone identify this equipment?
It looks like this is a picture of him revisiting his childhood home and the room he grew up in. I agree that's a Pioneer shortwave receiver, the rest of the the stuff is generic and hard to identify.  
Truly Stunning Vinyl Album
A lot of very good suggestions here that should keep you busy and in audio nirvana. Since no one else has done so, I’d like to advise you not discount the Blues genre as there are some very good recordings therein as well. Two that quickly come to...