audioquest4life
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| To those with multiple tables/arms/cartridges I guess my intentions for using multiple tonearms (SME V) and cartridges, (Benz LPS and Benz Ruby-Z) are to split playing pristine vinyl on the better cartridge and the somewhat scratched flea market finds on the lesser cartridge,granted, the sepa... | |
| B&W 800 N & D Series - General Advice Needed All speakers require careful matching with power amps or receivers in order to achieve positive results. I have used B&W 800N series for years with 150 watt tube amps, and have absolutely no problems driving them with these tube amps.The Kevla... | |
| Sound room flooring advice needed I was doing the same research when I was building my music room. Ultimately, I decided on stranded click bamboo for the floor because of its hardness compared to other woodshttp://www.lumberliquidators.com/ll/c/Xiamen-Click-Strand-Bamboo-Morning-S... | |
| Anyone try this way to wire your loudspeakers? Hi Ranchomirage, I just purchased some MC2301's and was faced with the exact same dilemma as you. My previous amps, Octave MRE130 had two pairs of speaker out for each mono amp and I was able to use two pairs of double shot guns, ala biwire to the... | |
| Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh? "Buy what YOU like and quite worrying about what others think. After all, you should be buying for your satisfaction, not to impress others. Who cares what others think about your system."Great post! Currently, enjoying a brand new pair of MC2301'... | |
| Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh? Not sure either. I have been into audio for about 35 years and have had the opportunity to own many pieces of audio equipment. When I was younger I could only afford entry level equipment and over the years appreciated the sound from each device I... | |
| Sub placement I use a similar method as suggested by Polk432, except that I align the subs (2 15" sealed), facing each other from the outsides of the speakers. Basically, you will aim the subs towards each other across the sides and slightly to the rear of each... | |
| How to protect against burglary "Really important is to not advertise what you have in your home to people you really don't know well."Do you think we incur burglary risk by posting system details and gallery photos of our system in this or other forums? | |
| Do stands make a difference for equipment? Syntax, I agree that one must not spend exuberantly to achieve positive results to damp or quell harmful vibrations; which in my opinion, negatively impact the playback of music from source components. The Schroer udn Schroer glass rack was a step... | |
| How to protect against burglary A sign posted that states "Warning, protected by laser alarm system, serious injury or death could occur if unauthorized access is attempted on premises. Enter at own risk! | |
| Do stands make a difference for equipment? I went from heavy duty glass shelves to Copulare wooden shelves and it made a tremendous difference in the playback of my source components and the amps. The sound improved tremendously. I also upgraded to a heavy mass Clearaudio MontBlanc turntab... | |
| Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO Hi Swampwalker, Thanks. I am the most easy going guy you could ever meet, trust me, think California surfer dude type, Spigoli from Fast Times at Ridgmemont High. I was merely imparting wisdom to prevent someone from getting into trouble, that is ... | |
| Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO Who is stalking who? I do not see any post in this thread thatremotely comes close to websters definition of "stalking". Surely youhave misconstrued the facts and dissulioned yourselfinto thinking that someone is up to know good.I used to be a pos... | |
| Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO Jond - Elizabeth, Exactly. I lived in Europe off and on for around 30 years, mostly due to military obligations and private consulting working for Fortune 500 companies. I am influenced by the European lifestyle and in part by my European heritage... | |
| Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO You cannot mail US goods to military, government, or contractors who have an APO in which that mailed product will be delivered to a local national, a German in this instance. It is against the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) due to taxation and... |