blindjim
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| Amp newbie? Adcom GFA-555 vs Mcintosh 2505 I'll take a shot here and suppose the Maggies are monitors, not panels, right? Also that their impedance is above 4 ohms, right?If so, then perhaps first things first... connect them (when they arrive) to the HK.... and go from there.True, there a... | |
| Best place in the system for a good PC? I've found PCs make the most difference at either end of the system. Sources or amps.All devices can be enhanced or improved of course, but the more noteable changes 'best bang' comes at each end. Size of the cord's conductors too can make one bet... | |
| headphone question I don't think so.I do think having one though, likely may improve on the sound you will get... as with about everthing else, dedicated upscale items should increase performance.The impedance of the phones you want to get will give a clue there. Hi... | |
| planter bass traps by Real Traps Real's been doing this sort of thing for some time so I'd suppose they do work. I suppose all of these traps work to some degree. There are alternatives too, as the initial poster said. The true issue here as I see it is accurately and in suificie... | |
| processor that could serve as a good preamp Not many, but the former head of Simm Audio has a newer line out and in that line there is an integrated six ch amp that is without digital processing... and all analog. It was well reviewed by Stereophile and one orther online mag. If I think of ... | |
| Oppo BDP-83SE or Sony SCD-XA5400ES? I'm not familiar with the Sony. Ive had and do own a few Sony products. Same way with Oppo. Briefly perusing one review only, and not hearing either unit in question personally, Id go with the lesser costly unit first.Sonys sound usually is m... | |
| What makes a Digital Interconnect Almarg Al wroteColumbia (BSEE); RPI (MSEE). However, my engineering career (now retired) was in defense electronics, not audio.For a moment there I felt quite safe... knowing I was out and you were in.... then I read the retired part.I'm feeling l... | |
| XLR waste of time ? yep... spend that money on something else. | |
| Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers? Paulsax Good point.If gear was priced according to time & materials rather than to performance the prices would plunge a goodly amount on many high end components . with the possible exception of loudspeakers using handmade hard wood cabinets ... | |
| Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers? KalSorry... we hear differently, various sounds, and we say things differently too. 'Til something better comes along it'll have to do. | |
| Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers? Kal,Im willing to admit easily, Ive not heard near the number of different speakers yourself or many heere likely have but noticing differences in the way the sound itself is conveyed isnt too hard to do.I was hasty in selecting the word chara... | |
| Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers? Mapman Makes sense! Pretty much just what I'd do too.Magnumpi205 I noticed that too.... I doubt seriously they'll adjust down to 40-43 inches though and those are about my max height tolerances. 45 in. tops! GV's are just too tall!...but thanks. | |
| Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers? Mapman >> The little Triangles are perhaps still one of the fastest and most transparent and detailed speakers I have heard. They have convinced me to let go of both very well regarded speakers by B&W and Magnepan that I 've had in my sy... | |
| Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers? Mapman & Jaybo Should squeakers be entirely without character always? Personally, I see that going either way. With a great front end or even a very good one, as transparent and unbiased as a squeaeker can be should be a pretty good thing, all... | |
| House calls vs. institutions? Thanks very much… I get carried away on these ideological campaigns. God gave us all a hint, when He decided to make flora & fauna in various shapes, sizes, and colors.mankind has followed suit with his productive zeal, innovations and ingenui... |