dickieboy
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| Ever heard Rockpile? I'm a huge Rockpile fan. Saw them live in Maryland late 70's with Blondie. Have seen Nick and Dave a number of times since. Terry Williams is a phenomenal drummer. | |
| New split AC System impact on sound. I recently had a 2 ton Bosch heat pump/propane furnace combo installed and it is much better at removing humidity over the previous furnace/ac combo. Quite superior for humidity. | |
| $3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ? Fyne speakers are 8 ohms and efficient so should work great with your amp. They are designed by engineers who left Tannoy. Their SP models are very nice. | |
| Upgrade or Downgrade Changing Bel Canto 3.7 For New Denafrips Pontus 15th? Why not a PS Audio Direct stream Mk I. They're selling reconditioned ones for $1600. | |
| SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS I agree that hearing aids should be your first upgrade. A nice tube preamp might be next step. | |
| Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why. Thiels work best straight ahead and ,so far, my PMC's seem to work best that way too. Jim Thiel recommended straight ahead and the PMC's also have wide dispersion. | |
| Thoughts on Speakers for a Small Audio/Video Room Check out PMC's. Small form factor and with their transmission line cabinets, you won't need a subwoofer. Also, 8 ohms and easy to drive. | |
| Is anyone here still into live concerts these days? I live west of Boston and I attend shows at Bull Run in Shirley fairly regularly. Fantastic acts, no seat is bad, good food and drink and wonderful, friendly, musically knowledgeable clientele. I don't do large venues but will hit.some mid-size on... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? A PS Audio Airlens and DirectStream DAC Mk 1. I finally started streaming and this combo sounds great and made it easy. | |
| Looking for High Quality Streamer Only Options (NO DAC)? PS Audio AirLens? | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? The refurbished PS Audio Direct stream MkI for $1599 is a screaming deal. I got one via TMR and also an Airlens. Very happy with the combo. | |
| Speaker cables with good timbre Cables are so numerous that it gets pretty crazy and confusing. You can't try them all. I don't pretend to have listened to too many, but I simplified my choice and am very happy with Morrow cables, and you just go up or down the line to suit you... | |
| My wife weighed in…she wants piano white tower/bookshelf PMC stand mount or floor stander! Great base from very small enclosures. Outstanding WAF! | |
| Reliability - what’s your experience been? My worst experience many years ago, Ohm B speakers, blew a tweeter, they literally "lost" my speakers! Thiel CS3.5's for 32 years, superb and no issues. ARC SP 9 awesome for 34 years. ARC Classic 60, a tube went and a resistor was taken out (had i... | |
| An audio component you just can't let go Still in service and I've never been tempted to replace them, ARC SP 9 Mk II and Classic 60. Sure there's great stuff since, but they're so good, meet my needs and a bargain (purchased new about 34 years ago), I have no desire to replace. |