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curiousjim

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Cheers and a big "thank you" to Lenbrook. Distributor of Dali and others.
Always good to hear positive things about our hobby. JD  
How do you make a final decision on a DAC
Instead of the Terminator 2, I have the Pontus ll and the Venus ll is supposed to be very good as well. All the best. JD  
Does Anyone Else Member the Golden Age of Audio Insults and Product Degradation?
in the late 70’s, I owned a pair of Ball sack B-302 speakers.  Traded them in on some DQ-10’s. Anyone remember if there was a nickname for them. I can’t right now.  
Large room with low budget for speakers
What size is your room and please tell us more about your REL, sub array?    
How Electricity Actually Works
I reall found the video fascinating. Did I understand all of it? Of course not! If @pingstonsmile eccuses excuses himself to go feed the chickens, we’ll know for sure. 😁  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Melody Gardot, Live in Europe. First time playing it and I’m liking it. JD  
I don't want to beat a dead horse but I'm bugged.
Always let your ears guide you! JD  
Sub Pairing With Harbeth 40.3 XDs
How big is your room? SVS ported subs are pretty amazing for the price. If you want the concert feel, ported subs are for you. All the best. JD  
2 channel preamp for music only system
@bobbergman It’s not your amp!  Go into the BluOS app, under audio, and turn on the volume to Output level fixed and everything will be right. All the best. JD  
Higher amperage fuse for sound quality
Um, @theaudiotweak, “I haven't used fuses in 17 years.“ What do you use?  
Axpona 2022 what impressed you?
I couldn’t make it to Axpona, so thank you to @steve59 and everyone else for their observations and thoughts. Maybe next year? JD  
Hegel or a Modwright
@silverandblackisback, I have a H390 and while I wouldn’t call it cold sounding, it sure isn’t anything like a SET rig! I’ve had tube separates since the eighties and the Hegel is my first  integrated amp. It has the built in DAC and streamer, so... 
First impressions of the Isoacoustic Gaia 1’s
@ronboco  If you’re interested, Isoacoustics have their Gaia Titan series. Not sure of all the specifics, but I know they can fit your 220# speakers. Oh, and the carpet spikes they sell are designed for the floor you have(carpet on concrete). Al... 
How can I tell if I am overdriving the amp or the speakers?
extravagant volume habit   Huh?  
How can I tell if I am overdriving the amp or the speakers?
@spatialking  I just reread your reply and here goes. No I haven’t noticed any warning lights. No blown fuse and my speaker wires are 8’ long. JD