alanhuth

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I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls....
I had the Loki but now use the Akitika PR-102.  It has a lot more features, sounds better, IMHO, and it has a remote.  Costs a little more, but it sounds good and is much more convenient.  Balance in particular is a huge benefit.  The remote cover... 
What a pile of Schiit
I also had a bad customer service experience with Schiit.   NOTE: if you buy a used Schiit product, there is no warranty at all. I bought a new-in-box Freya + on USAM.  The tube section was unbalanced.  I called Schiit to ask what the proper app... 
Top 3 songs to evaluate a system
Here is a list from Head-Fi.org.  Not 3 songs, but what's somewhat unique about it is that it tells you what you are looking for e.g. male vocal tone, deep bass, etc.  https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/geshelli-labs-j2-dac.25177/reviews  Tingvall T... 
Audio Note Kit 1
The fuse was a big improvement?  I was with you till then.   
If you own quality monitor speakers you want to read this new review
I think I’m at the point now where I don’t believe any first-person reviews of anything unless they are comparing A back-to-back with B and they have some pluses and minuses for each. 
If you own quality monitor speakers you want to read this new review
I would like to see a more rigorous explanation with data, graphs, etc. to confirm why this design is superior to a standard sealed or open baffle servo subwoofer. Here is what the first review says:“The cabinet design is unusual. It is constructe... 
Which order to apply room correction tools?
Millercarbon: upon re-reading this, I came across as a smart ass. Sorry.  Not my intention.  You obviously have deep experience in these areas, and your advice about placement etc. was very helpful, and actionable.  I know what to do with that adv... 
Which order to apply room correction tools?
Gotta burn to learn.   
Which order to apply room correction tools?
Thank you, Millercarbon.  i’m sure you’re right, but I don’t know if I have the patience or ability to do that much listening. I’d like to try the tools.  Some day you can say told ya so.  Nekoaudio:  Thanks so much for your reply.  That is exactl... 
Speakers good for close to wall placement
If you are into DIY, you might want to consider Curt Campbell's Halcyons. These are 22 inches deep but intended to be right up against the front wall 2-3 inches.  They are bigger than they look, and sound it.  Build thread here:  https://www.diyau... 
Speakers good for close to wall placement
One more for Larsen.