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| Class D for a Tube Lover Thank you, everyone.I’ve not heard of Ralph Karsten or Nord but will look them up. Will also check out the PS Audio amp. I’ve got a few PS Audio products and like them very much. | |
| Speaker Spike Philosophy I've always been of the mind for the past 30 years or so that the best way to bet better sound out of any loudspeaker was to spike them to the floor. Standmount - spike the stands. Floorstanders - spike the speakers.I've so been under this belie... | |
| Spica vs. modern bookshelf speakers? Not sure what you mean by a "bedroom" system, but if you're planning on putting the Spica on a dresser or something you might as well go with something else. The Spicas need to be optimally set up in order to sound like a Spica should. And that ... | |
| Two defective pieces in a row - unreasonable to demand refund? You stated in your original post the store has a no refund policy.I don't understand your question.Am I missing something? | |
| Speaker Spike Philosophy "I believe, therfore it exists. No scientific proof needed."Isn't that written on all audiophile membership cards? | |
| Suggest one obsure album we all should hear Rick Margitza - HopeBob Berg - Back RoadsDan Siegel - HemispheresRandy Roos - Primalvision | |
| Is it possible to bring your kids into this hobby? Nope.My teen son always reminds me that, to him, his earbuds through his phone sound better than my multi-thousand dollar home system.I'm totally ok with this. I wouldn't wish our disease on anyone. | |
| What did your system look like 30 years ago? A "Walkman" type portable cassette player filled with fine, talc-like sand.Desert Storm. | |
| A system for my college-bound daughter Is the college nearby so you can check out the living arrangement, her personal space before making a purchase?Are roommates involved? | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! 1. Bose-bashing not required to prove your audiophile credentials.2. We're all lusting after that last 5% improvement in sound quality.3. The last 5% is mighty expensive.4. Trust your own ears. | |
| Iso-Puck Question Thanks, everyone.The Orea is definitely a better looking item, for sure, but as for its effectiveness over that of the Puck, I've not read much on that. The site seems to indicate the Orea can be more closely matched to the weight of the item its... | |
| Iso-Puck Question The cost is always at play; however, I'm also concerned about one being at the relative max weight allowance and the other only halfway there. I'm picturing the halfway one like having a pogo stick made for a heavier user and having someone small... | |
| Cary 805B without bias pot I just hear back from Cary about the amps.Was informed back then the auto-biasing was an option. | |
| Enamoured with Acoustic Technologies Classic I know. You'd think that.That's part of the reason these are so awesome! | |
| Can anybody be a speaker designer? Yes.Just like anyone can be a singer, actor, golfer, love-maker... |