brayeagle
Responses from brayeagle
| what's a good fm tuner? Another vote for Magnum Dynalb.I have the entry-level tuner; however, it's fed signals from a seven-element yagi. For distant signals, I use their Signal Sleuth to increase RF gain. I use Belden RG-6 cable from the yagi to the tuner (or the Sign... | |
| Your reference for "the absolute" sound? The best sound I've heard, and use as a reference, were the live concerts I managed to attend over the years by the VPO in the Vienna Musikverein. Wonderful orchestra with magnificent strings, superb venue. | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive I like the Bryston Mini T speakers. I auditioned the passive ones. (They come in both varieties) | |
| most realistic sound from a stand mount Loudspeaker active or passive I like the Bryston Mini T speakers. I auditioned the passive ones. (They come in both varieties) | |
| New to classical music For "large dramatic work:" (for beginning your journey)Beethoven’s 9th symphonyBeethoven’s 5th symphonyBrahm’s 1st symphonyDvorak’s 9th symphonyBeethoven’s piano concertosAgree with Elizabeth. Mahler is an acquired taste. It took me 20 years and s... | |
| Thiel Owners andy2Nah! Not along that portion of the river bank. If you like diamondbacks, copperheads, centipedes, scorpions and tarantulas, go to Canyon De Chelly and visit the Northern canyon (Canyon Del Muerte.) Lotsa' fun!( I grew up in Arizona ) | |
| Thiel Owners yyzsantabarbara,I took a very good look at your office and wondered where you might place a pair of 3.7s, especially as your desk is located in one corner and apparently might be difficult to relocate.Just a thought | |
| Thiel Owners andy2,That's a third for visiting the Grand Canyon. Going through the canyon in an inflatible raft is an awesome experience. | |
| Thiel Owners andy2I have to agree with prof on the speaker cable issue. Like prof, I've had access to several varieties of esoteric cables, but eventually returned to 10-gage Belden. I used to "roll my own," but decided to let Blue Jeans weld on the end conn... | |
| Thiel Owners prof and I had a couple of discussions on the 3.7 vs 2.7 Thiels. I was able to audition both speakers over a couple of weeks at the dealer's, using my collection of classical and organ CDs. I settled for the 2.7s, plus a SS2.2 sub, Close conte... | |
| Who makes budget speaker cables which are truly “good” or “exceptional” in quality? I've been very happy with Blue Jeans Cable interconnects and speaker cables. Their speaker cables are made from quality Belden 12 ga and 10 ga stock, with welded terminals (Spade, locking banana, etc,)Speaker cables are cut to the exact length y... | |
| Thiel Owners geoffkait,I'm still sitting on your tail in a Super Hornet, all switches "ON."Gray Eagle | |
| Thiel Owners prof, Agree!George | |
| Top Ten "Definitions of an Audiophile" Audiophile: One who has extensive vinyl and CD collections with superb source playback, but relies exclusively on streaming. | |
| What are some of the most underrated and overrated loudspeakers you’ve auditioned? Overrated: Most of the WilsonsUnderrated: Thiel 3.5, 6, 2.7Impossible to listen to: Bose |