bobpyle
Responses from bobpyle
| Do you spend more time analyzing the sound of your system, worrying it could be better? No | |
| Sometimes you have to change you Yes of course, we need to tune ourselves to perception. The best system upgrade is a few days of not listening to our system. | |
| CD transport warmup Agree with newbee. Leave it powered up, and your DAC as well. Also, play any kind of CD on repeat, constantly. That way the source components will always be ready for your listening. The CD mechanism, like any revolving technology will wear out le... | |
| Amir and Blind Testing The psychology of hearing is a huge subject, upon which many books have been written. It may help audiophiles to deploy passive listening techniques when auditioning new gear. With the new component in my system, I play a recording at the normal ... | |
| Are there speakers that disappear regardless of the recording? You appear to be referring to PRESENTATION of the music in your listening environment. On this very aspect, some transducers are better than others, yet even the best of the best need a great deal of perseverance with set up for your needs. All ... | |
| Let me end the Premp/Amplifier sound debate ... Do not forget the component synergy of a complete system, right from electricity supply to brain. The matrix of possibilities is massive. A small change is system set up will change the sound of a system in favour of one component, e.g. amplifier ... | |
| No more "High End" for me...Back to Reality Audio The term High End is misleading. High Enjoyment is more appropriate. | |
| If you want the utmost clarity from your CDs De-magnetising and removing static from CD's works, by either method, before inserting the CD into a transport, or by mats / discs used on top of the CD during replay. It is a very cost-effective means of "improving" sound, especially on CD's th... | |
| The Best Preamp is no Preamp? Sounds better, or different? Time will tell you which is better for YOU, but usually, with every component in an audio system that has synergy, a pre-amp included provides the most enjoyable music reproduction. | |
| Decisive moments your your audio journey Yes, darTZeel & Magico v's AR & Wilson. | |
| starting equiment that ic cold from being shipped The obvious seems to have passed you by. Ask your dealer. Get anything they say in writing, then you can follow this advice and use it as evidence if you need support / make a warranty claim. | |
| CD transport vs.streaming I fail to believe the two sources really do sound the same in any system. In my experience, the issue is a question of detail & dynamics v's emotion & engagement.These two qualities in sound always seem to be competing with each other. E... | |
| component grounding Safety is of prime importance, but you are not getting the best from your audio if it does not have a grounding system. | |
| What direction should I go It's impossible to make recommendations. Spend time auditioning at dealers. Make a shortlist, auction the components at home in your system. Be prepared for surprises. Listen passively, reading a magazine or something - if your system starts to at... | |
| Do I need a dac If you are still searching for a "better sound," you should attempt to understand what you need from your system that is missing. You may spend a lot of $$$ on a "better" DAC, but still not get the result you are listening for. It is impossible to... |