dayglow
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| How do you determine how much to spend on speakers IMO to many in "HEA" devalue the importance of the speaker. Yes, I agree "garbage in garbage out" but putting 10k+ of electronics to extract every last nuance of a compromised $2k speaker is wasteful spending. My best advice is to go one or two st... | |
| Major mistakes made in assembling your audio rig Noromance-Has the "Statute of Limitations" expired in your state? | |
| Dynavector 20xH - Boring Presentation? Livin 262002-I also agree the Rega P2 is the weak link in your system. IMO a used P7 would be a better way to spend $1500+ then on a cartridge. | |
| Apartment Drama +2(Frogman's 4-3 post). You will always catch more flies with honey then vinegar! Whenever you have unhappy people in a confined living area any disturbance will usually be blown out of proportion. My best advice is try to politely reason with thi... | |
| Pro-Ject turntables Dave72-I demoed a 9.1 several years ago when I was getting ready to jump back into vinyl and it sounded better(not as thin) then the entry level Rega's(P3/5)at the time. Can't remember what cartridge was used but it was relaxed yet focused. | |
| Pro-Ject turntables The RM 9.2 appears to offer the best price/performance ratio. The 10.1 and Xtension models offer a plinth which might create added vibrations/colorations even with the added mass. I was considering a Xtension 10 but using a wallwart as a power sup... | |
| the magic of power cords Until the vast majority of audiophiles consider all cables as another audio component, this nonsense will continue! | |
| What hooked you to audio? Peer Pressure! | |
| What great speakers can buy direct? Buy the Magnepan MMG and have them modified by Peter Gunn. This leaves about $4k left for sub(s)or upgrading electronics. | |
| Revel F208s vs Cremona M vs B&W 803/804 D If you plan on keeping your electronics the SF Cremona M might be less sensitive to the pre/power amps flaws. | |
| Rembering the 80s: College Rock Frank Allison and the Odd Sox and the Junk Monkeys were very popular local college(Detroit/AA area) bands during the mid-late 80's. FWIW I was much more interested in Mozart, Marsalis and Metallica at that time. | |
| Need help determining next upgrade - 3rd ATTEMPT IMO the 12x12 room could be the cause. Temporarily relocate the speakers/system to your largest room. This could help you pinpoint the problem. Does the smearing get worse with increased volume? If the smearing still occurs in a larger room(with i... | |
| Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most? North Star Design-Sapphire. Price/Performance ratio is off the charts! | |
| Audiophile newbie Have not heard anyone describe themselves as a Yuppie in 20+ years(lol)! I smell troll house cookies. | |
| The State of Jazz Current jazz performers are just not promoted by the media in the good ole USA! They would rather debate if "Kind of Blue" is the greatest jazz recording(lol)! Even the acclaimed Ken Burns jazz series had very little to say after Miles or Coltrane... |