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Crackle and hiss on some albums
A seemingly increasing proportion of vinyl since initial decline in production (1990’s)  has QC issues. Much of the original production machinery is long gone, and much of what’s in use today is purportedly not new. Add to that what’s likely consi... 
New Streamer, DAC or Let it Be
    traubr OP 14 posts 02-26-2024 at 03:53am @drmuso My room is somewhat L shaped with speakers in the wider part, 3 windows and 2 doors, listening position on the back wall off center, furniture behind each speaker so there isn’t much "br... 
Burn your power cables in PROPERLY with Haglabs Frycorder
Extracted from a thread “Cable Burn-In - Myth or Fact?” at Audio Science Review that Hagerman started about this equipment: “What are the physics behind burn-in? I don't actually know, never been able to figure it out. I have some ideas, but not ... 
Do you trust your ears more than measurements?
Ah, okay @calvinj . Thing is, DSP doesn’t really require physical space - certain modules fit the footprint of a playing cards deck, with the software run entirely from within the module or upstream in part from a standard computer. Think “desktop... 
Do you trust your ears more than measurements?
@calvinj for sake of mild curiosity - do you employ DSP in your setup, and if you do, are DSP settings being adjusted by ear?  
A quick question on what streamers to consider.......
@garebear essentially no streamer is made of parts made in USA, and most streamer brands are also assembled outside USA. So make sure you’re clear with yourself on expectations there. It’s a pretty big ask. The software / OS you deal with will be... 
Do you trust your ears more than measurements?
 
Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear
I am a McIntosh owner of many years. Sound Quality: Very good. Some variance between select tracks will be heard, which is to be expected. Build Quality and Design: Nothing IMO to set it apart from the gamut of similar cases, except the ever... 
Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box
mijostyn 7,990 posts 02-20-2024 at 10:04pm @benanders The solution to your problem is digital bass management with room control, which is really speaker control. You can change the volume of the subs instantly with sliders for each individual... 
Please be gentle with me! 🙏
@alan60  depending on your son’s age and/or technical inclinations, many folks use a DIY dedicated device starting with a single board computer (similar or same as those in all off-the-shelf $treamers). There are free operating systems for such a ... 
Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box
  “If subwoofers and main speakers are integrated correctly there is no reason to turn the subs up or down with any genre of music. A system that is tuned correctly does not care what genre you are playing. When I use the term , system I include... 
Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box
james633 820 posts 02-19-2024 at 11:13am  Good thread, I don’t have a lot to contribute that has not already been said.   ...    I find it silly when people chase bigger and bigger speakers at sky high prices for better bass, but refuse to... 
Kids, Dogs, and Speakers
Suspending tower speakers from the ceiling wouldn’t be original: https://www.thescreeningroomav.com/single-post/2019/03/06/the-ultimate-real-world-home-theater-and-listening-room Conversely, I made my speakers anchored floor-to-ceiling; al... 
Streaming Curious
I can hear John Cleese saying “And now for something completely different”… @fburkeen you won’t likely get digital streams to sound just like your vinyl because many (most?) of those files will be drawn from different origins and, in many cases,... 
Change Revel BE driver color to black?
@ptss Revel’s white drivers are white because of the material, which in turn is due to performance metrics as selected by the designer(s). @ghdprentice got it when he said painting will change 1 or > characteristic(s). Most posts mention a cha...