david_ten
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| Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music Spending the same amount of money, can I get a better solid state amplifier than tube amplifier because, on average, the tube amp is more expensive? Wiser and much more beneficial to ask a very different question... | |
| Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music +1 to @onhwy61 's advice. As well for those that are asking more about you, your room, etc. etc. | |
| Tekton Double Impacts @graitscott The Double Impacts are great for low volume listening.How do the Double Impacts hold up at lower volumes?There is no substitute for an extended audition of speakers in your own room and with your gear. Tekton offers a trial period. ... | |
| Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums @folkfreak Thanks. I also heard back from Sue (Townshend), confirming your and @shaizada 's advice. "You can use the Podiums with spikes, without spikes or with pucks." | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation Another to add to your list: Tekton Design Perfect SEThttps://www.tektondesign.com/the-perfect-set.html$1800 new.I listen to a lot of vinyl and a majority or my preferred music is acoustic | |
| Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay. +1 @jsautter I would steer you away from Thiel or B&W. Choose a speaker with higher efficiency. It will allow for more flexibility in amplifier choice, as you already have the X1 Pre.OP, you should also clarify if your 8K budget includes what ... | |
| Asking suggestion for $15,000 audio system for classical music @classicalguy Are you kidding, everyone needs time to understand what Erik and Miller say. Just kidding!!!Both have conveniently left out power from their calculations. Ignore at your own peril. : ) | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Cut The World --- Antony and the Johnsons (Live... with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra; Alt/Indie/Art Pop-Rock) | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I have replaced the front stock spikes and the rear rubber bumpers with brass spikes, as a first-step isolation effort.My goal is to maintain the factory height from the floor and the factory angle - front to rear. [Note: the Nenuphar speakers are... | |
| chop stick holders. +1 @qilin_maker On the rebar chairs. | |
| Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums @shaizada You've been very helpful. Thank you. I'll report back with results. | |
| chop stick holders. Hey, a solution that requires patience and commitment. And handwashing! : )How about the old toilet paper roll cylinders idea and put two notches on one end? | |
| Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums @shaizada Thank you!Platforms, then! : )Are the platforms thick/solid enough to take the spikes directly? Or should I protect with spike protector discs? | |
| Life After Your Magnepan’s @audiokinesis Thank you for your very helpful post. | |
| Speaker Isolation -- Experience with Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums @folkfreak and other members who are using the Seismic Isolation Podiums / Platforms:My speakers (Cube Audio Nenuphar) are bottom ported and are designed with a tilt (higher in the front). They come stock with spikes in front and small rubber bum... |