douglas_schroeder
Responses from douglas_schroeder
| Wish I had put more emphasis on cables earlier It is possible to have an unexciting result, especially if you are cheap about it, i.e. choose an inexpensive 14 AWG power cord. Put enough money into it to get a nice result. Try for at least 12 AWG, and buy two, not one. Changing two is almost a... | |
| Wish I had put more emphasis on cables earlier I take it you're just a BIT resistant to advice on cables? How long do you want to take to figure out power cords? Five years? Ten years before you try? :(EVERY power cord is critical! | |
| What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it? justmetoo, your answer is a variant on mine, I believe. Imo, it takes many iterations of a system to attain the high synergy that you speak about. Yes, once that is attained, all the gear seems to be "favorite" pieces. It’s like the opposite of th... | |
| How do you feel about a wheeled dolly permanently under large floorstanding speakers? bob540, I did not seek a specialty audio product, just as I did not seek a high end rack for my gear. I have made choices where to allocate the funds, and I prefer to allocate them in the actual power and audio chain. Note, however, that I am doin... | |
| One year down, two to go. What's the longest you have saved for one component? gavman, so, you're doing all this for exercise? ;)What an interesting situation, and obviously unique one at that! You are in the rare position of doing what you described without endangering your livelihood, it seems. It is fascinating to hear a... | |
| One year down, two to go. What's the longest you have saved for one component? It’s not that hard to pay cash for cars. One must be disciplined, and then typically buy at least 2-3 year old model. Some will even buy a more expensive import that way out of an effort to get superior longevity, i.e. Mercedes that could do 200 t... | |
| How do you feel about a wheeled dolly permanently under large floorstanding speakers? caper, yes, absolutely, casters on the bottom of the speakers in place of the spikes. It works beautifully! Note, it will probably yield a superior result to spikes; as I said, the (often) additional elevation of the soundstage is considered by th... | |
| One year down, two to go. What's the longest you have saved for one component? I share this not as a harsh, unkind comment, but as a clear analysis in the hopes that the OP, or someone else who might struggle with such things can gain some direction: It is not "saving up" to go into a payment plan; quite the opposite. It's g... | |
| I have been a stickler about keeping power cables away from signal cables...on equipment ? "I have actually rewired ( or had rewired by a tech ) a different path separating the power line to the audio line within the chassis, and hearing a cleaner background when listening to music through these products afterwards. "Two comments: 1. Ha... | |
| How do you feel about a wheeled dolly permanently under large floorstanding speakers? You are making a simple problem into a complex one by thinking of a mobile platform. I strongly suggest you do not use a mobile platform, but simply put them on casters. I have used a few speaker systems on casters and they are wonderful for ease ... | |
| Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection You’re getting into details that are best pivoted toward Dale. :)Time to head downstairs and continue work with another amazing speaker - something you guys probably have not encountered prior. :) You'll have to watch for the review, not immedia... | |
| Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection This is not an equivalent to the new, HHR Exotic version TLS-1. I was told directly by Dale that there are dozens, literally, of changes to the new design. So, don't think you would get the new one for half price; you won't. There are aspects of t... | |
| Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection musicbox78, some great pointers; thanks! I am not an aggressive listener, and I am not about trying to recreate live listening level. I do respect vintage gear, so I think the odds of destruction through use are reduced. I think I'm in contact wit... | |
| Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection Initial assessment of drivers upon removal of the top assembly (anchored by wing nuts) is that they are repairable. Cones are in great shape, and I'll be going for a replacement of spider and surround, leaving the original voice coil intact. This ... | |
| Relatively small speaker with a "big" performance: Role Audio Starship SE model My reference level bass extension for a floor standing speaker is at 25Hz +/-3dB, or better. It's interesting how such standards can vary so widely. :) |