erik_squires
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| How to add depth for classical music DO the room before you do anything else, you'll be glad you did. | |
| How to add depth for classical music @edcynImagine how much easier your life would have been with better room treatments. :) | |
| I Mac or Streamer for source? or is there a difference? The biggest issue with using any PC is usually the power supply and it's ability to pollute the AC power going into your system. I use a PC in a closet, streaming Roon over Wifi to a streamer right next to my DAC. Best,E | |
| 4 or 8 ohm connection for a 6 ohm speaker? I suspect you will like the 8 Ohms more. Pay particular attention to the brightness/harshness and detail in the mid to treble region vs. bass. | |
| How to add depth for classical music +1 d2girls. You don't need different gear, you need better room treatment. Imaging issues are usually in the plane as necessary room treatment. So, if you are missing depth, the problems are going to be behind the speakers, and behind you. Talk ... | |
| Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy? I was going to suggest FirstWatt or Pass as your best options. :) | |
| Sold My Ayre QB-9 DSD - Help Me Choose A New DAC! Mytek. I have the Topping DX3. It sits in a drawer, I’m honestly not sure it’s even as good as the headphone outputs of my PC. Neutral? Bland. Think early Audio Research. The Mytek Brooklyn is what I love listening to, and from measurements, both ... | |
| I have an ARCAM AVR 600 Picture degradation with cable tv--run through So, wait, your definition of degrading is the resolution is not as high as it should be, right? Check the AVR, per the specs, 1080 should be no problem: https://www.arcam.co.uk/product,fmj,av-receivers,avr600.htmCould be you have set the maximum o... | |
| Sexy singer(s) and/or song(s) It may not be PC, but let’s face it: Sexy sells, just look at the cover albums. It’s part of the art, and music is part of the bedroom too. Still, we can be adults about it:Natalie ColeNorah JonesMelody GardotDiana Krall(one more who will remain u... | |
| Roon vs the world (streaming software) I have Roon, and so far I'm really happy with it. :) It's replaced my Logitech Media Server setup.The combination of UI and DSP capabilities plus great tidal/local library integration are hard to beat. | |
| Should people with no turntable or reel to reel be considered audiophiles? Absolutely not. Count me out please. I'm just a guy with irrational and biased opinions. | |
| Speaker size and bass https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2020/04/how-to-not-buy-subwoofer.html | |
| Speaker size and bass https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/there-s-a-lot-more-bass-in-a-6-5-driver-than-most-of-you-thin... | |
| Scratched woofer surround rubber With no port (s), on an enclosure, how would air exchange? The surround, center cap, or phase plug clearance, that's it on IB setups.. You don't want air exchange, at least not within the playback frequencies. That's the whole point. :) | |
| Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time? Many dealers have survived by catering only to multi-million dollar installations and buyers who are not enthusiasts. Their store front is mostly a joke, or the brands they rep force them to carry / show products they don't care about. |