audiobill1
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| Klipsch Cornwall IV I had a pair of them around 1980. They are super efficient needing only 1 watt to drive them. They will rock really loud with prodigious bass. But they will also settle down and play nice. Given their size, I would try and get some listening in be... | |
| Class D for a Tube Lover ATI makes nice sounding solid amps that last forever. | |
| Backup Generator transfer switch I have a manual transfer switch and a Honda generator. I have a dedicated line for my system, but it doesn't run through the switch. I added another grounding rod which may have quieted things down a little. Electrical components should be robust.... | |
| The Weekend I stopped watching football...in 1985. | |
| New Audiophile going crazy I would imagine a lot of you will scoff at this idea, but here goes. I've had some pretty good systems over the last 40 plus years, and I still do. Here's the way it spreads out:Garage: Sonos Moves (they also go wherever such as the driveway or ba... | |
| What did your system look like 30 years ago? I'm going back to around 1980:Rega Planar 3 turntablePerreaux ampPS Audio IV preampNakamichi 481 cassette deckKlipsch Cornwalls speakersMonster Cable speaker wire at $1.00 per footAll of this cost about 5K and probably could out-perform systems to... | |
| Floor-standing vs Book-shelf from upper line up? I like bookshelf speakers and subs. They're easier to move around and transport and sound very good. I had some original Cornwalls years ago and most recently KEF Ref 3's. I have no regrets not having 100 lb speakers. Just clean up your electricit... | |
| Has "politically correct" killed the used audio market? Most overused words:AmazingReimaginedMint+ | |
| How old are you? I'm fit and skinny and just marked my 6th decade. I'm in better condition than most 20 somethings. Now I have Sonos all over the house. | |
| Your shipping wrecks. USPS,FED-EX and UPS I worked in the moving and storage business for many years moving some of the nicest things imaginable. I could ship the Mona Lisa if required. The first thing that I think of when I order something is how it's going to be packaged for shipment. I... | |
| ...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume... Maybe KEF LS-50 | |
| What other hobby... Driving my Airstream across the USA and Canada, getting off the Interstates and photographing it with Leica and Hasselblad. Building furniture when at home. Not having a boss or a clock. Drinking wine. @coasttocoastphotoatl | |
| What have you been working on in 2020? I was finally able to get a low-angle jack and a block Veritas planes from Lee Valley in Canada and have mostly smoothed out some glued up white oak and cherry. I'm about to stain them black and aqua before I apply finish and attach some legs. The... | |
| Why are there so many wooden speakers? Kenjit has a point, and he draws attention to an industry that charges, and gets, exorbitant prices for products that only cost a limited amount to construct. For instance, a local stereo shop has a system on the floor for $500,000. It is certainl... | |
| What do/did you do for a living? I’m a Master Sommelier who’s worked in restaurants and wineries since I was 14. I’m blessed to be one of the lucky few to be opening my own place next week instead of closing them. Due to COVID there will be no “things going back to normal” for th... |