chrisr
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| Do you think audiophiles are the most gullible hobbyists Audiophile the most gullible? some yes, some no, depends on how seriously you look at the cable business imho.One reason why Denmark has one the happiest population is because they consume more fresh, pure, home-grown marijuana and because they l... | |
| are magnepan mmg any good and intergrated amp suggestion for them Yes, they are really good. I have had a pair of mg12, and two pairs of mmgs in my life. Just keep in mind that they are a one listener speaker (very directional).I like the nad suggestion; it makes a killer budget stereo.on the mmg, make sure to... | |
| Are marantz power amps any good? Marantz seemed to have returned to its roots a decade ago by offering true HiFi made in Japan. When my arcam alpha 8 bi-amp setup gave up on me, I shopped for an integrated and finally settled on the PM8004 by Marantz. Balanced, polite, exception... | |
| Bass driven floorstanders? vandies 1ci are on top of my list, but I will probably loose the mid/tweeter clarity of the Regas.... I think i should just add a sub, even though I have always resisted this... the Svs sb 1000 is on my list (sealed box), and I will send signal ... | |
| Bass driven floorstanders? thanks all for suggestions.. I have been considering the triton line; I know they have been received very well by the press, but a dealer carrying the full line and also selling mostly magnepan and b&ws, pretty much told me that they were not ... | |
| how can I make the back wall transparent? Auralex has some good solutions too. | |
| some of the best speaker cables under $250 Trusted canare 4s11 are back in my system, Biwire configuration.Unquestionably fatter bass, more natural voice reproduction with a lot less harsh sibilances, imaging less laser sharp but more "3D"... In short, a lot more musical.The Bjc 10awg (bel... | |
| Advice on using a laser for speaker positioning I used to use a laser to position my speakers - it was great and it kind of trained me, so now after 15 years of maniac habit of getting things right, I can reinstall my speakers by touching them a couple times and be right on the money... | |
| Directional cables - what does that really mean? Nothing substantial for speaker cables... Ac current comes out your amp.It's a concept born in the marketing dept as a mean to differentiate the product.For interconnects, idk. | |
| Any thoughts on passive v. active speakers? I have had a pair of dynaudio bm5 II about 10 years ago... They were alright even though they sounded a bit boxy, and limited in dynamics when played louder than normal conversation level. I would have preferred the equivalent hifi version with a ... | |
| Do you Bi-Wire, if you can? Thanks Al for the explanation... I see better the circuit. | |
| Do you Bi-Wire, if you can? Bad idea...by doing so, you would short your amp as the current would take the least resistive path. Nothing would reach the crossover/drivers. | |
| some of the best speaker cables under $250 Out of curiosity, I replaced my trusted canare 4s11 bi-wire with the BJC-Belden 10awg single-wire, used also as jumpers on the binding posts. Speakers are in the exact same position in the room.My impression is that bass is stronger/deeper/tighter... | |
| Monitor Audio RX6 - Used Pair Yes, 2nd hand, 50% off retail is fair. 70% if they are in awesome condition and WANTED. | |
| What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's? Cerrone "supernature" |