douglas_schroeder

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What speaker has the best high frequencies?
Well, since size of the tweeter is your criterion, then the "best" would be the three panels in the Kingsound King III electrostatic speaker, of course. (reviewed for Dagogo.com)  
Will this amp trick work for increasing bass performance?
I have a superb alternative for you (Frankly, it's showing itself to be potentially a superior solution for all speaker systems). Send message if you wish to have pertinent discussion. :) 
Female Vocals - Nora Jones new album - Pick Me Off The Floor
I saw that album, too, and particularly like the track "Flame Twin", as her voice does not sound like the worn out soft, breathy vocals she is famous for. She actually puts some bite into the lyrics of that piece. Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers h... 
What are the most used terms that say the least in the "High-End"?
SOTA 
Cables: Okay, I'm a believer.
Congregations on trying.  The benefit is usually clear.   :) 
Camp designations
Thyname, it's all good fun.  ) 
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
I am not going to make a blind recommendation on gear I do not know. As I said, either option may be superior based on real world systems.  
Top notch integrated vs DAC direct into stereo amp
I have run the following iterations over the years:DAC/pre/ampDedicated DAC to Integrated AmpDedicated DAC to amp w. software attenuationIntegrated DAC to amp (I even tried Integrated DAC to Integrated Amp, which as suspected, is not optimal)Frank... 
Camp designations
Reviewer NemesisReviewer WannabeGearheadVeteranDazed and ConfusedSpace CadetHuckster"Music Lover"MediaphileSnob AestheteWAF OppressedDeceiver (suspect integrity due to lying to wife/sig. other)Garrage Sale Warrior Junk CollectorMeasurementalist Bi... 
Damping Factor - Interesting article
Kijanki, you are a respectful member of this forum, and I thank you for that politeness. Many would become obnoxious at such an exchange, and I would cease communicating with them at that point. It seemed to me that you questioned the result direc... 
Hand me down audio equip- upgrade advice
Wow, what a generous and significant gift! Straight up, with resale value and $1500 put in you are not assured a significantly higher performance from swapping.  A demo comparison would be important.  You didn't mention cables. If you do not have ... 
Damping Factor - Interesting article
Read my review of the Gold Note PA-1175 MkII Amplifier  with switchable damping factor. It appears at Dagogo.com  
Hahahahahahahaha WHAT ARE THE ODDS???
Title of album is Frank Stafford Plays His Heavenly Harmonica.  ;) 
Hahahahahahahaha WHAT ARE THE ODDS???
Switch back to the old amp and see if the Harmonica disappears. ;)  
Which wire has biggest impact?/
No one can answer that question; too many variables. Put aftermarket cables on ALL connections for superior sound. Includes power, IC, SC, umbilical's on power supplies, USB and Ethernet. If your components are lower end, use the manufacturer supp...