albertporter
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| High End Myth Glossary. No, it means that a Yamaha integrated receiver that measures .002 percent distortion will sound MUCH better than an Audio Research Ref 600 MK3, because the ARC is not that low distortion.Numbers cannot lie...........Right?? | |
| Coupling vs. Decoupling for Bass Response It's not the speakers, it's Diesel the dog that's pounding the floor with his big paws.Put tennis balls on each of his four feet and see if that helps. By the way, I'm jealous that your studio is so much bigger than mine. | |
| DIY speakers vertical array a la "pipedreams" syst The GR Research people sell a well designed kit (link provided in my previous post) and include plans for the cabinet. You could email or call about open back design and see what his experience is.As for shopping, I thought the price was great. $1... | |
| DIY speakers vertical array a la "pipedreams" syst Yep, considered that design and did research. My trip to NYC to cover HE 2004 for Audiogon stimulated me even more. The Epiphany with Tenors really got me going:http://www.epiphanyaudio.com/Then I found this designer (here, near Dallas) who offers... | |
| Where does your user name come from? Or Washington DC? | |
| Audiogon Music News June Ben, I am delighted to see you back!! Thank you for the great music update. I hope you can make this a regular thing for Audiogon members. | |
| Where does the designation of "Audiophile" fit... TImf. We answer threads with our own brand of humor, especially Marco who is responsible for making me laugh out loud several times a week. A welcome addition to otherwise serious discussions about music and gear. If your topic was poorly chosen y... | |
| Where does the designation of "Audiophile" fit... Marco, escape to Iceland? You mean that place with really normal girls ???http://www.oscar.com/style/gallery/women/30515.html | |
| RIP Ray Charles I bought so many of his LP's I've lost count. I began collecting his music in the early 1960's. Ray had a wonderful voice and was a great piano player. He's an important part of the American music scene and will be remembered long after his passin... | |
| Components for Vandersteen 1C's Raguirre, I directed a family friend to the Jolida 302 B as first choice for Vandy 3's. Great tonality that encourages you to sit and enjoy all kinds of music. He's had his about a year and plays it non stop. If he's home, it's playing (literally)... | |
| Point to point wiring. Rush, I just arrived and caught up on this thread. I suspect Steve is teasing us. Everyone knows Ralph and I have been friends for years, we just like to give each other a lot of sh*t and I think he was joining in. | |
| Trelja- announcement and disclaimer Excellent Joe!! I am happy for you, please keep us informed on the cool new speakers coming from this venture. | |
| No one cares this is the anniversary? Tomryan, you seem to be a decent, kind and upstanding guy. Your assessment of mankind is chillingly correct. The story about your friend is a perfect slice of reality as to how different other cultures view what is right and wrong.That being said,... | |
| Point to point wiring. Guess I missed that joke. | |
| What's the oldest piece of gear in your system? Lenco Turntable, 30 years old. Original Mod Squad Soft Shoes, 21 years old. Soundlab U-1, 11 years old. |