erik_squires
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| What is Floyd Toole saying about extra amplifier power and headroom? I really like the room correction in the JL Audio, doesn't it have a high pass output as well? I'd go that route before adding more gear. | |
| Potential Ground Loop Problem (Help!) I wouldn't blame your PC so much as it's power supply. A USB ground loop isolator is the right solution, though they don't always work with every DAC. | |
| Snell Type E iii vs Audio Note or Orangutan One of the big pluses of the Audio Note (no idea on Snell) is they sound great in bad rooms, placed in the corner. | |
| Excellent Power Supply Solution The ifi wall warts are in about the same price range, and extremely well reviewed for both measured and audible performance. They replaced my Astron. They don't have nearly 10A of output though. :) https://amzn.to/3n4W0xsBest,Erik | |
| Potential Ground Loop Problem (Help!) PC's are notorious for causing ground loop issues. You can test this out with a laptop which can be unplugged from the wall, or by turning off the PC and disconnecting it. If you are using a USB connector, use a USB isolator.Best,E | |
| Why do some think "music" (not gear, trading, etc.) is the ultimate end? I have no dog in this fight, as my live and let live position is that how you enjoy a hobby and why you enjoy it is so very personal. Some people fish for the sport, others for the eating, others to get away from people. I'm not here to judge the... | |
| Ohm Speakers Model B There was a 4 and an 8 ohm version, it seems, so check which one:https://reconingspeakers.com/product/phenolic-ring-tweeter-8-ohms/I'm not an Ohm expert, but this seems to be your tweet. The price is right. :) | |
| Ascend Sierra 1 vs Triangle Borea BR08 If you use a high pass filter, you'll never run out of dynamic range with your sub. Since you'll be using a sub, plug the ports. | |
| Is an unshielded, unbalanced cable useful for anything in hifi? Where? Well, short runs away from radio stations you don't really need shielding, and the extra capacitance may soften the top end in some cases. Truthfully, you can get away with unbalanced and unshielded at 20', but it's kind of a crap shoot in regards... | |
| Preamp SS to match class D amp Can you afford an Ayre? :) | |
| Do I need bi amping? If you aren't tinkering and experiencing for yourself, you are not an audiophile say I! So, you should do it for fun. Based on the impedance chart: https://www.stereophile.com/content/q-acoustics-concept-500-loudspeaker-measurementsI'd say it woul... | |
| What is Floyd Toole saying about extra amplifier power and headroom? The Minis go down to 37hz. Sounds like the active crossover will give me more precise control of the LP freq so maybe it's worth the price, and actually a deal compared to new monoblocks with extra headroom. Am I on the right track? Really app... | |
| What is Floyd Toole saying about extra amplifier power and headroom? Hi OP:The Loki was offered as a tone control, in case you just want more bass as an alternative to buying a subwoofer. Yes, the ceiling can be part of the issue. At louder volumes reflections and the resonance time matters a lot more. miniDSP is a... | |
| How I'd spend money given no limits Erik writes a bro bouquet, and nobody blinked....🤦♂️🤷♂️Things like this makes me feel completely unappreciated. | |
| Stereo pre amp, $1.5K and under (Rotel, Parasound, Schiit) If you are thinking of Parasound, the P7 is a much better 2 channel pre than the P6. I'd actually suggest the Z Pre as a better pre as well. |