daledeee1
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| External DAC? I have a Node 2i and Topping D90. Very nice sound. Dynamic with better sound stage, better bass to name a few. I think the D 90 sounds better bypassing pre amp i.e. volume all the way up. I think.it is hard to beat for for the $1050 i have inve... | |
| Basement listing room Being "sent to the basement" isn't all bad, but to set up a proper room you have some work to do, IMO. I had a system in my basement but it wasn't set up right and equipment was in need of repair. I started over, so here are my experiences. I w... | |
| How do you know what room treatments to use? You could do them yourselves but wrapping fabric is no fun. I have GIK panels. I have 11 and cost about $1500 inc. freight. The most bang for the buck are the walls between you and the speakers known as first reflection point. If your system ... | |
| Bass Issues 1. I used the Vandersteen method to position my speakers. It is available on their web site. You basically divide the distance from the rear wall and side wall by prime numbers. 3,5,7 etc. You can use these results to set your speakers to work aro... | |
| Passing of an Audiogon Member RIP Ezra. I bet there is a well balanced stereo playing right now for his soul! | |
| What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby? Rekindled my audio pastime. Bought speakers, good deal. Bought amp, touched speaker wires together, blew amp. Fixed under warranty, whew!. Heard a strange fuzziness and ringing..sent inter connects back and passive preamp back(that I now don't... | |
| Lots of bass at walls, lack of bass in center of room/listening position The best success I have had is using the Vandersteen speaker placement calculations for the main speakers. This is available on their website. I have two subs. I have 11 acoustic panels, diffusers and traps. I can walk around my room and the m... | |
| Looking to improve my system Personal opinion is you should be able to fix your problems with two things. See if the speakers can be set up on the short wall. Use the Vandersteen method for figuring out where they should be. It is on their website. Also a couple subwoofer... | |
| Good entry level cables I stumbled on to an internet company(ebay), Pine Tree Audio. He makes oxygen free copper interconnects with nice shielding, high quality ends. I had 6 ft speaker cables and sub cables and I got all my wires and interconnects for $1000. This also i... | |
| Best route to go for new dac? I own the Topping D90 and found that it greatly improved all aspects of my music vs the Bluesound Node 2i with a DAC built in. The Schiit multibit also look good for the money. Denafrips and Border Patrol are also a good choice. You will find a gr... | |
| Best Rock Song Ever! Mr. MC fiesty as usual. Yes, Stairway to Heaven. Led Zep is hard to beat. | |
| Best Rock Song Ever! Boston-More than a FeelingSurvivor-Eye of the TigerBlack Sabbath-Ironman, War Pigs, ParanoidZZTop-Tres HombresTed Nugent-StrangleholdI have more! | |
| Starting from scratch and seeking advice as to how to proceed... Room treatments: GIK Acoustics. I sent them pictures and gave them a budget. Then they recommend what you can do. I did my whole basement room(dedicated) for $1300 incl. shipping. Might still get a couple more bass traps but It is worth it!! | |
| Why would I need Roon? I have Amazon HD which has a good interface until you try using it through Bluesound. I would switch to Tidal and add Roon but not sure I can import all my selected music(called My Music in Amazon). It is literally thousands of songs. If somebo... | |
| is this the greatest live band of all time? Keeping this "short"Fleetwood Mac 75: first tour with Stevie.Return to Forever: Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, Al Dimeleola, Chick Corea. PInned in my seat by these all stars. Perfect sound in 3000 seat venuePolice 79: Bass that hurt youYes: I... |