audio_guy_uofw
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| speakers and cables The purpose of having both channel inputs on the sub is so that they can be summed to mono. If you are using the two subs adjacent to your left and right main speakers, you could consider left channel to left sub and right channel to right sub. If... | |
| Opinions on Bluesound vs Sonos. I have an extensive Sonos system that I use for casual listening using ROON as a front end. Works well for me, but would be a bit of a learning curve. | |
| Importance of streamer in audio chain @boxcarman don't forget that your CD and streaming source likely have different mastering, which could be what you are hearing. | |
| Digital LP’s +1 jji666. I believe the mastering is the key. I enjoy vinyl because it is more intentional, with the selection and cleaning ritual, then sitting back with the album cover in hand and enjoying the graphics and information. | |
| What is the Current Guidance on Stereo and AV Configurations +1 That you need a centre channel....for video, it is the single most important channel...almost all dialog is routed through the centre. | |
| Primaluna EVO 400 Amps/Preamp lacking bass impact The amp damping factor could be a significant source of this lack of bass definition. From a Hi-Fi World review of the EVO 400: "Output impedance measured 2.3Ω, giving a damping factor of 3.4 in Ultralinear mode. Surprisingly, figures were a ... | |
| Should Speaker Manufactures provide a Frequency Response Graph? Some of the responses here display the anti-science attitude which I find very frustrating in this forum. The vast majority of speaker manufacturers will measure the frequency response of their products, as well as a host of other parameters. An e... | |
| A listening test of two power amps Very interesting post! Some on this forum do not support single or double blind testing, however I appreciate your efforts. I had a listen to both files driven from my laptop using Sennheiser 58X headphones - not the best chain, but what I had r... | |
| Purchased a used Shure V15 Type IV cartridge, looking for stylus I am using the Jico Boron SAS stylus on a Shure V15 IV, and find it a very satisfying replacement. Measuring the response with pink noise and the REW RTA, I am able to get a very flat response. Tracking is good, although not quite as good as with ... | |
| Brand New Vinyl Static and Pops I use the Zerostat gun. Newer version available on Amazon. | |
| Records and CDs For me one of the joys of vinyl is the 12x12 album art and the wealth of information often included with the release. Plus the provenance of the mastering is usually available, unlike with streamed releases. I find that the mastering can make a bi... | |
| Steely Dan UHQR I just received the UHQR Aja, and it sounds amazing! Dead silent background, stellar clarity and definition, and the Steve Gadd drum solos have that live impact that makes you sit up and take notice. A reference pressing for me. | |
| Best RCA interconnect up to ~$100? +1 for Blue Jeans Cable. | |
| LIST ALL YHE SPEAKERS YOU HAVE OWNED THEN TILL NOW! Double Advents Ortofon 445 DIY 2 way Audax Woofer + Peerless Tweeter PSB 6T PSB X2T with 4 12" subs Magnepan 1.7i (subs yet to be integrated) | |
| Results of Actual Hearing Test and Next Steps One point of consideration is that it is apparently harder to adapt to hearing aids the older you are. Best not to leave it too long. I have relatives who waited till their late 70s and could not adapt, even though their hearing was quite bad. |