ejr1953

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Stereo Subwoofer Pairing
I have been using (and integrating) sub woofers in my music audio systems for years, 2.1 systems in the past, my current setup is a 2.2 setup, with a pair of identical models (both purchased new at the same time).Though low bass sounds have a very... 
Fading Display on NAD M3
I used to own an M3/M4/M5 and had a similar problem.  I returned the (two week old) unit to my dealer and they did some sort of software update which solved that problem.In the past I've owned several NAD components and have found they just need r... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
It took me about a year to upgrade to my current set of speakers, a pair of Focal Sopra No2's I snagged when they first came out...paired with a pair of JL Audio F113V2 sub woofers.  Though they were certainly "broken in" in about 200 hours or so,... 
Coming out of the blackhole called work...retirement
Congrats on your retirement.  In about 18 months I'll probably be joining you! 
Why do many discussions about sonic performance disintegrate into technical discusions?
I hear you!Our hobby is not about solving problems like world peace, yet some people seem to take themselves really seriously, especially those who seem to need to "stroke themselves" for all the technical stuff they know about the equipment.  I d... 
Is powerfull Amps only for low sensitivity speakes?
One other thing to consider:With many manufacturers, in a line of variably-priced items (in this case, amplifiers), as the designers have more money to work with, they often times put higher quality or performance in the higher priced items.  With... 
A lot of hype about PS Audio, deservedly so ?
Three plus years ago, as I was learning more about digital audio, I stumbled on the PS Audio DirectStream DAC, which had just been released.  I've been in IT for over three decades and the idea of using an FPGA with the potential for firmware upda... 
"Best" mini-monitor?
For several years I enjoyed a pair of Totem Fire Monitors.  Since they've been on the market for a long time, you can probably snag a great pair of used on Audiogon for a reasonable price. 
Move your sub
I had a real challenge integrating a pair of JL Audio F113V2 subs into my system, as the room had this "single note" it added to the music (regardless of what the bass player was playing), not a problem before I added the subs.I found that moving ... 
Is there any danger in leaving a class D amp on unattended for ten days?
Whenever we go on vacation I turn my audio equipment "off", and since my system has a 1500 VA APC battery backup/UPS between it and my wall outlet, I don't "unplug" the units, as I once had a bad experience with the firmware in my preamp getting c... 
Mytek Brooklyn
I met Michal at the Capital Audiofest in November, very nice guy, very knowledgeable.I suspect that Mytek is a very small company.  Certainly no excuse for poor service after the sale.  I would be very surprised that they suddenly closed down the ... 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
"Oops! I made a huge mistake, I have the PS Audio PerfectWave Transport. I have been told by others that had the PerfectWave that the Direct Stream Memory Player is deffinaately a signifent improovement. That was my experience! 
Wilson Audio Haters
Someone else said:"The more popular the brand, the more fans and the more detractors."I couldn't agree more.  I do "feel your pain" as I own a McIntosh preamp and power amp, match up very well with my other equipment.  There are probably more "McI... 
Does a tube need the break-in hours?
When I swapped the stock 12AX7's in my preamp for Gold Lions, I would say the new tubes did sound slightly better after around 100 hours of use, but the difference was barely noticeable.  By "better", I'd say that acoustic sounds were very slightl... 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
Ozzy,I have had a PS Audio DirectStream DAC since they first came on the market and have enjoyed each and every one of the firmware updates.Before the DirectStream transport came out, I had the PWT and it was "the cat's meow" playing "regular" CDs...