baylinor
Responses from baylinor
| For city apartment dweller audiophiles. Have you ever had neighbors banging on your walls? I really feel for appartment/condo dwellers. Been there, done that. Last one was over 30 years ago. However, with my current wife, the problems were the same in our house. She likes to sleep in, I don't. Instead I listen to music and she would alw... | |
| Gustard R26 finally excels via I2S input! My journey is an extension of yours. I started using I2s to connect the Jay's cdt2-mk3 to Gustard X26 PRO. Used a Tubulus Concentus cable, which I thought couldn't be beat. Then I came across the very interesting concept of the Snake River aes cab... | |
| Listening Room Building the house of stereo was my biggest material achievement in my life. That's all I will say about the importance of having a dedicated listening room. But if you cannot rationalize it, afford it or have it wife approved, no biggie, enjoy wh... | |
| Need some treble Pure diffusers at first reflection points could do wonder for treble clarity. | |
| New DAC issues There is nothing wrong with naming the dac. In fact it is a disservice to everyone here. | |
| Vacuum Tube preamp with my KRELL KAV 250a, a no no......WHY? Interesting read. I used a tube preamp with a SS amp for a year without any issues, but reading all this, I will definitely stick to SS for both from now on. Tubes was not my thing. Too many updates temptations. | |
| Time heals all wounds? LOL @davidrolon | |
| Mood The key is not to mess with your system when the mood strikes. | |
| When Was The Audio Golden Age? Late 50s to early 60s for recordings with the invention of stereo. Now for equipment with the constantly evolving streaming technology. | |
| One answer to an oft-asked question. Streaming. | |
| Help me identify speakers - AR90s? Value and replacement cost? Switzerland might be too small to accomodate such large equipment. | |
| Electric bill any high You must be living in a hut to have electronics doubling your electrical bill. | |
| Listening Room Make a deal, she let's you have your sweet spot and you take care of hers. | |
| ADD or Audiophile? I don't suffer this affliction. Doubt I ever will. I hate background music, makes me think of elevators. | |
| ABX testing with AQ Dragon power cords Good of you to try! The equal triangle distance is something that is rebuked by many. The ideal distance between the speakers should be about 83% of the distance between your ears and the speakers. Meaning you would be better off 100" from the sp... |