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| Best stands so baby doesn't knock speaker over OP: If you have the space, maybe get a credenza that fits your space, a pair of isolation stands (e.g. IsoAcoustics Aperta 300), and call it a day.If you cannot do that, look for stands with a wide and sturdy base, and where the columns can be fil... | |
| WILSON AUDIO.....BIG NAME, BIG PRICE........ARE THEY THAT GOOD? I now live in an area up to my gluteus maximus in Range Rovers brought in by transplant residents who rave about them.And why does your Range Rover smell like curry?Wow! Xenophobia smells worse than curry if you ask me. | |
| What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads? On a couple of occasions, I saw a dealer offering a used or demo product at an incredible price. When I contacted him, he told me that the product sold a few days ago and for some reason he wasn't able to take the ad down, but he would be able to ... | |
| Help Me Choose or Confuse Me More Between KEF LS50 and Harbeth P3esr, it will come down to your preferences in music, as well as what you prioritize in terms of sound signature. KEF is an imaging champion, so if that's what you want in your music, I'd go for the LS50. I owned the ... | |
| Streamer wanted I think you should still consider the Sonore opticalRendu. Small Green Computers sell the bundle (opticalRendu + power supply + converter + fiber optic cable) for $700 less than the Lumin UI Mini, and IMO provides superior sound quality. Otherwise... | |
| Audio envy - dang! I have always been impressed with the AE products (already own speaker cables, XLR cables, and Ocean 2P), but I must say that they’ve outdone themselves with the Mega 3 power cord. I was expecting some improvement but was not prepared for the expe... | |
| Bass Vs speaker efficiency @atmasphere -- sorry I don’t know how I missed your response earlier. I really appreciate the explanation. It seems to me that you’re basically implying that the primary reasons the manufacturers continue to build low efficiency speakers has to do... | |
| Streamer wanted @rvpiano -- just wondering if you ordered the U1 Mini with an external power supply. My friend who owns the U1 Mini mentioned that adding one had a pretty substantial improvement in performance. I know some dealers can modify the unit to make it w... | |
| Most rooms don’t need acoustical treatment. There are two types of audiophiles ... those who have never tried acoustic treatments and 'think' their system sounds great. And those who have treated their rooms and 'know' their system sounds better than before. | |
| Streamer wanted OP -- Since you already made a decision, it's somewhat of a moot point, but I thought I'd share my experience with you anyways. Last year, I compared an Innuos Zen Mini MK3 with my Bluesound Node 2i, and really couldn't tell much of a difference. ... | |
| Have bookcase? No need for diffuser panels. I have found that hanging shoe boxes on the walls is a better way for achieving acoustical bliss. However, you have to strategically place shoes in some boxes while leaving others empty. It's a trial an error process so you might have to switch be... | |
| Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy I'm an average guy just like you, just happen to own a $100k system.I'm not a computer guy, but I can build a kickass server.I'm an honest, straightforward guy who just happens to be in sales.You gotta love the subtle art of humblebragging :) | |
| The sound comparison between LUXMAN DA-200 D/A and LUXMAN DA-250 D/A convertors @chelg -- sorry just saw your message. Unfortunately, I have no idea how to answer your question. There is another thread on audiogon forums where a similar discussion is taking place. You might want to check it out. Now, I will say that the Luxma... | |
| What Amp with Sonus Faber Olympica 3? I might be comparing apples to oranges, but FWIW, I tried a GSi75 that took KT150s with Olympica II. The sound was impressive but it just didn't exert much control over the woofers. | |
| What Amp with Sonus Faber Olympica 3? Put Luxman M-900u on your list as well. I have the little brother Olympica II that also craves high current. I have a Luxman 590AXII and it never runs out of steam. the m900u is a significant step above mine though. |