douglas_schroeder
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| Best sounding system for under $10k Pedrillo, congrats! You've joined us in the "My system's the best in the world for X dollars" club! | |
| Magnepan 1.6QR and Bel Canto Attempt to hear a good quality box speaker in order to A/B against the Maggies. You may be surprised at which you prefer. If this dealer is open to loaning the 1.6's, does he have another pair of decent dynamic (box) speakers for you to compare in... | |
| Chapman Audio Systems T-77 speakers For those curious about the "Sand Box" feature of the T-77, that sand is placed directly into the crossover network box, I have posted technical information about it on audioasylum.comThese speakers are breaking in now and they are among the best ... | |
| Chapman Audio Systems T-77 speakers Timrhu, my man, now you have a SERIOUS reason to come on up and spend some time listening! The pics are posted now. | |
| "Absolute best" used speaker for $8-10K How would you like a custom hand made pair of speakers using only the finest drivers, crossover components, etc. in the world, and built to suit your tastes in music? All components in the speakers matched to rediculously tight tolerances, includi... | |
| Which integrated: Nait 5i, Panache or Shanling? Greetings, I own both the Pathos Classic One MkII as well as the Naim Nait 5i - both are very respectable. But they do very different things! The Naim is very "flat earth" sounding; lots of detail and nothing horribly wrong, but definitely not war... | |
| Home theater furniture - husband vs. wife check out unfinished furniture places. If you're willing to finish it, you can find some very nice furntiture that may suit both of you. | |
| avoiding component purchase errors :part 2 Phd, it is not surprising to me to see the fanaticism/compulsiveness of the audiophiles on Agon, or on the Asylum. Having observed a bit myself, it appears that all people display compulsive behaviors. It just varies from person to person what tha... | |
| Which integrated amp with Harbeths? Don't let tubes put you off. I'm running Pathos Classic One MkII tube hybrid integrated (can be stereo or bridged mono) and they are incredible. Best move in amplification I have ever undertaken. Opened a whole new world of enjoyment! I absolutely... | |
| Anyone ever try ear candles for better listening? Remember the Star Trek movie where the slug/beetle type alien creature was put into the ear canal and drove the human insane? That would ruin a good day of listening. | |
| persoanlity and speaker preference How about the relationship between worldview and speaker selection?Darwinist Audiophile: "My stereo is a part of a larger cosmic accident, and I'm not happy with the sound. I need to stumble upon some fantastic new speakers."Intelligent Design pro... | |
| Will low voltage lights cause audible hum? General rule is: Halogen and incandescent are ok, stay AWAY from flourescent. Dimmers do not cause hum on halogens, if the electrical wiring is done right. See my HT pics.I'm using a Lutron remote control "Spacer" system and it's perfect. Lights a... | |
| How do I decide on a CD player or adding a dac? Andy, You finding the Apogees to be bright? You didn't seem to complain of this with our old speakers. I would never entertain the thought of putting bucks into a DAC with that for a transport. Upgrade the disc player to a decent single disc playe... | |
| to wall or not to wall? Ok, Chayes, you're in the beginning phase of "freak out". That's good, You have much freaking out to go, however! Do not freak out too quickly or you will "SCREW" the entire project. You want to have a CONTROLLED FREAK OUT. That way, as you work o... | |
| Vandersteen 2wq with two way monitors Tried a sub/sat or sub/monitor (if you prefer) setup twice over the years. I always felt there was "something" missing. What was missing was half the presentation. I ended up going back to floor standers both times. I've never made the mistake of ... |