aewarren

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The Hidden Gem at Capital Audio Fest (CAF) 2023!
@2psyop    LOL! I love it. Personally, I prefer the sounds of analog & tube measurements over digital & solid state.  
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
William Shatner. But only if I let him, and I don't.  
What happened to my room acoustics
Your room doesn't look that bad to me, many are much worse. Of interest is that you mapped out the "golden triangle" and then didn't adhere to it. As others have suggested, your listening chair is too far away from your speakers. I suggest you pul... 
Bowers & Wilkins 801D4 Signature
If your dealer is truly interested in you and your situation he will demo both speaker sets in the same room with the same electronics for you. Otherwise, there is no way either you or he can be sure.  Your satisfaction, not his wallet, should be ... 
Are cable “upgrades” just as likely to make your system sound worse?
There is no "absolute sound" that everyone would agree is perfect. Therefore it's all about listening preference or bias. I think most here would agree that cables can and will make a difference in our audio systems. Whether that difference is an ... 
Benchmark or McIntosh....
With 7 subs, you'll need an eighth to even out the bass for your neighbors in the next town.  
Two questions to make you mad.
You'll have to try harder if your intentions are to make us mad. I was going to suggest that if you are seeking the true sound of a piano, you should simply buy one but I see you already have one, so maybe you should just enjoy your music.  
REF5SE tubes
Tubes should be available now from ARC. I have a Ref 5 SE and got tired of waiting for ARC to replenish their stock. They said they had to reject 90% of the tubes they were getting in. So I bought tubes from other vendors and lost the ARC "magic" ... 
Speakers versus Balance vs Amplifier
Simple. Either move your loveseat 15" to the left or move your speakers 15" to the right. Or if you think your wife will notice, move the loveseat AND the speakers 7 1/2" to the left AND right respectively. As you have already deduced, the balance... 
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
In your opinion, which pre-1970's speakers suck the best?  
Does an upgrade make sense?
Leave it alone and enjoy the music. You'll be miles ahead of 90% of the people on this forum.  
Pink Floyd Aficionados
I hear it clearly. He says, "How ewe doin'?"  
Amplifier considerations, PrmaLuna EVO 400 versus ARC Reference 160 S. Is ARC worth it?
The question is not which amp will work best in your system, you already know the answer to that. The question is whether or not the upgrade will be worth the added expenditure and only you can answer that.  
I Hate Moving
The horrendous thought of moving my audio system (dismantling, boxing, moving, reinstalling, re-tweaking, nervosa, etc.) is what is keeping me living in a house I don't like in a city I don't like either.  
Quick Question About Power Cables
Why don't you ask your friend if you might borrow his ASS power cable for an evening of listening?