bgrazman
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| Is Supratek Chenin a good match for BAT-75SE? i've seen (and written some of the) many comments about synergy between Supratek & MacCormack amps--don't know much about the BAT. The McCormack comments range through the line and include much modified (SMC Audio) units.If the BAT is in the s... | |
| who surprised and who disappointed Harry Chapin (but now you know how old I am).His records were mediocre at best, but I loved his concerts (especially when I got to see him in some very small venues on college campuses) | |
| Bass traps: RPG Modex Corner vs ASC Tube Traps vs? RealTraps Mondo Traps. | |
| Wood Audio Stands. Transport YESTT YES(for me, Supratek Preamp yes)Other solid state (Amp, tt motor controller, tuner) not so much | |
| Wood Audio Stands. I had the biggest difference in sources first (lots of potential mechanical vibration issues), then tubed equipment, then I used the discards for the solid state (didn't hear a lot, but the costs were already sunk).brentPS in terms of Maple, I hav... | |
| Wood Audio Stands. Not to sound like a flake, but some of my components sound better on wood, others thrive on different materials. Just putting wood over glass may not get you where you want... might want to put some kind of vibration isolation--rubber pucks (or th... | |
| Von Scheikert VR4jr in a small room . room size is why i didn't go with the 4jr's. Ended up with Gallo Ref 3's in an 11X12. | |
| Cheap, home-made component stand.... basically that's what I made... sometimes called a flexy design (DIY).I built shelves out of 1X2's glued up like butcher block, drilled holes in the corners & used threated rods & nuts to hold it together.You can see it in my virtual syste... | |
| Insurance for audiophiles Get the "full replacement value" option. Especially if you have any beloved equipment more than a few years old.about 10 years ago, I had a loss and had the offer of $1k in cash or $9k in equipment reimbursement (duh!) | |
| Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be? I think kkm is on the right track. I don't think the brightstars are magic, but good stands make a big difference.However, I find that "energizing" the second voice coil makes for more controlled bass. You get the double benefit of power & con... | |
| Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be? i use the sa.took a while to get it dialed in, but the bass has better attack and more body (but I have some of the big room problems already addressed). I also took some time & effort to get a speaker cable that was better for the low end tha... | |
| Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be? Zaikes,I'm closer in than Dopogue (probably more like 6' in my room) but what you cite is one of the reasons I put 'em up on stands--isorock gr's were designed for the ref 3's. Now, I find that the sweetspot is where I want it without much tilt on... | |
| Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be? Chazz,I got my Gallos to replace another speaker known for mids--the Dunlavey SC3. I moved and the SC3's were too big... I think it was the physical space between the mids of the MTM, but in my new listening room the sound didn't seem to integrate... | |
| Amplifier Mods You might oontact Steve M directly and ask him if he knows the difference between what trl does and what he does.I'll admit I really like my SMC modded amp and haven't heard any TRL mods, so an opinion would not be based on data. | |
| What don't you like about these speakers? Tgrisham,I'm in west county... and have the gallos & the name of the local dealer for same. Get in touch, brent |