erik_squires
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| Is there measurement that correlates with cohesive/pinpoint imaging? I'm afraid all the components in the Snell A/III are outclasssed today, but for imaging and impact, amazing. The SF Stradivari are much newer and deal with the diffraction issue very differently than a large box does. Outstanding. | |
| Decent tuner with a headphone output and volume control Almost every FM station I know of is online these days, if you have a streamer, you are all set. | |
| Is there measurement that correlates with cohesive/pinpoint imaging? because a large baffle destroys time information while functioning as a mechanical averaging machine Wait, what? Some of the best sounding, best imaging speakers I've ever heard are the Sonus Faber Stradivari and Snell A/IIIs. You can make a w... | |
| Is there measurement that correlates with cohesive/pinpoint imaging? Hey OP: You really should at least start to read about HRTF. It will help you see the problem of imaging in a whole new light, and why it is so hard to measure. Do phase alignment/time alignment correlate? Not in my experience, but clearl... | |
| Experiences with Ghent Audio ICEpower AS series amps? I've not heard the nCores, but didn't Bruno move onto start Purifi ??? Certainly very good values. :) | |
| Is there measurement that correlates with cohesive/pinpoint imaging? AFAIK, there is no 1 number for this, but if you want to jump into a fun rabbit hole, research "Head Related Transfer Functions" or HTRF for short. :) | |
| Should I raise these Acoustic Panels? Listen. I've found good results treating low walls next to and behind speakers. You'll hear it. :) | |
| How to DIY yourself very nice Class D monoblocks Sorry @recluse but I recommend the DIYaudio website as a great place for electronics noobs to get help and advice. Best,Erik | |
| Are Pass Labs amps probably the best ever you can buy ? @audiofoundWIth all the auditioning that you did, can you be specific about what qualities of the Pass were the deciding factor? Imaging? Tonal balance? Bass control? Voices? What about price as well? Where there any speakers you found better/wo... | |
| Member Almarg passed away last night Thanks Al for showing us how it should be done. Godspeed good Sir. My sincere condolences to his family and extended family via Audiogon as well. Sincerely,Erik | |
| Isolated ground for 20 amp Arc fault are the state of the art fire prevention. GFCI is great when you are around water. Standard breakers are more reliable, in that they'll trip less. Not sure what the NEC or local codes require these days. Last time I looked, arc fault w... | |
| ...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume... Tone controls, especially loudness buttons, were designed especially for this problem. They let you tailor your sound to your listening mode. However, if you want to do this the most expensive way, with speakers, try Dynaudio or Dali. Best,E | |
| Experiences with Ghent Audio ICEpower AS series amps? I have had very positive experience from Ghent buying their CASES, but used my own ICEpower 250 ASP amps. In terms of sound quality, there was nothing to call them Class D. If anything they sound a little too warm. They sounded exactly like my Pa... | |
| Danny Richie "fixes" the Linkwitz Arion loudspeaker Hey Clio09 Depending on how old, they may benefit from a crossover adjustment. Some of his early speakers didn't have the panel to woofer adjustment quite right. Best,E | |
| Luxman L-509X I have to say that the reason I got my Luxman 507ux was exactly the extension at the frequency extremes, plus the liquid tube like midrange. I do not like the Pass sound, but from those who do, what seems to be a common trait is their choice of sp... |