dave_b

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New JBL Studio Monitors (4349) Coming in September
@johnlcnm...Not sure when the updates were done on the 4429.  Mine are a year old so there may be a difference there, but driving them with my Krell produces some of the best bass I’ve ever heard, short of my Wilson WP 6’s driven by ML 300 watt amps! 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
All great ideas...many of them I have owned.  Somehow JBL Synthesis range gets to the soul of the music with vibrancy and energy that is captivating! 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
JBL S3900 or S4700 from Music Direct with 60 day free trial!  Your last speakers await. 
Ok now I am frustrated with streaming
Get an ifi SPDIF PURIFIER 2 when you get an external DAC...beyond words what this can do for your streaming!  Also, if you can find an MIT Magnum digital cable for the connection to your Node 2, get it...streaming will sound more like vinyl withou... 
Burn In... the Age Old Question, Cables, Components, and Speakers
Play the sh.t hard and after a few weeks...Heaven! 
Focal kanta 2 vs Sonus faber olympica 2..which to buy?
Owned the Kanta No 2’s...looked great but sounded restrained and cool up top...almost brittle.  Never got that organic liveliness I love and the treble just grated on me a bit. 
New JBL Studio Monitors (4349) Coming in September
4411’s....cute!  The 4429’s are the real deal and are as dynamic as the source and amplification will allow without compression.  I use a Krell 200 watt amp...no restrictions! 
New JBL Studio Monitors (4349) Coming in September
The 4429’s can throw a hugely detailed dynamic soundstage with amazing depth and image placement.  They can re create a live “In the club” sound like few others I’ve ever heard.  Full, organic and uncompressed in there presentation.  They are fun,... 
... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound...
Less talk...more trials!  Most companies offer 30 day or more trial period. 
Transparent Ultra or Super?
Gen 5 plus is sweet spot...equal or better than previous Ultra! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Coltrane’s Sound! 
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
Been to the mountain top and find my bliss with good old fashioned 3 way box speakers...they just sound right! 
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
Wood good...concrete carbon polymer unobtainium etc...bad!  Orchestra would sound very flat without wood based instruments 🎻  
Looking for a speaker cable with a relaxed sound.
Transparent  
Guidance on Speaker Wire
Stick with Transparent...they will do you right!