enginedr1960

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Ohm 2000s at NY Audio Show
I was at the NY audio show this weekend and I have to agree with your assessment of the bad rooms . The larger rectangle rooms sounded much better . The Electrocompaniet / DSPeaker room was the best sounding room in my opinion . As for Ohm room it... 
Room Acoustics
The multi sub distributed bass with the DSPeaker works like a charm in my room for the bass . I use acoustic absorption for the high frequency reflections .    
LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago?
Hi Terry read about the Sony XL88D  .The Japanese spent the money to develop these products years ago with large budgets .Do your research and you will see what I am talking about . 
LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago?
As far as stylus shapes cantilever material that technology was around 30 years ago . My Technics SH305S SUT has a amorphous core . The best vinyl play back gear was already made in the late 80s  . The biggest improvement is in Phono stages   
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
A novice I may be . I listen to my system and hear what it is telling me . I purchased a Glanz MFG 610x cartridge on the recommendation of one of your group . Yes this cartridge sounds more accurate and closer to my digital set up . I know this ch... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hi Nandric what I am saying is that I use my accurate digital system as a reference for my analog system . Getting a analog system with all its variables to sound right takes some work . I had upgraded my digital front end to a point where it soun... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I have to agree with Raul . I know when my analog play back is sounding closer to my digital front end I am heading in the right direction . 
Revel M106 subwoofer recommendation
The big problem is you have a square room . I would recommend at least 2 subs . Read DR Earl Geddes work on distributed bass     
Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters
My system for the three years was using stereo subs and a DSPeaker Antimode 2.0 to do the room correction . I was happy with my bass response until I heard a distributed bass setup at a listening session at another audio files home .Back to the dr... 
DSpeaker Anti-Mode 2.0 - Where in Signal Chain?
The AM is a great product that lacks some things . More inputs and outputs ,better PS and a good remote . To solve this I built a custom passive line controller with 4 inputs going out to one output to the input on the AM . The AM goes back in to ... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
I am interested in these monitors . I am using Ohm Walsh 2.2000 satellites on top of REL Q201e subs . I have a high pass filter in my amps set to 50hz and are using a DSPeaker Antimode 2.0 there is another pair of subs in the room for distributed ... 
review iPhono 2
Thank you Audiofun for the tip . My IFI Phono 2 is sounding great . I placed a CPU heat sink on top to help cool it . It dropped about 8 ^ fAs I would never spend 10k on a phono section its nice too know my small IFI is literally a giant killer .M... 
Fastest way to correct hifi system?
The room is the component in the system most overlooked . A good start for a novice is to read Jim Smiths book Get Better Sound . First find a speaker that works well in the room and satisfies your taste . Next find a amp that drives that speaker ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
The Glanz MFG610LX is a great sounding cartridge in my system I ordered a second one as a back up . They are still available on Ebay Thank you Chakster  for the recommendation .  
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Thank you Peter for s the advice . On the subject of L-pads check out the Intact audio speaker level autoformers  .Go to the Hifi herion web site there is a picture there