erik_squires

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My apartment is open for an audio tour, but all attendees must take one large piece of furniture with them ...  
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I dont gives a dam about the speakers I listen to, nor the dac, nor the amplifier. What exactly is the reason you are here then, @mahgister?  What is it you are here to talk about and share?  
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To summarize you, @Mahgister: Erik is wrong, and only I know what is right. Did I read that correctly?  You are negating my own process and experience, and saying it can't be useful or correct?  
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Well, first, color me blushing. I had really no idea anyone would take me even this seriously. A few weeks ago out of left field one of my most ardent followers (an anti-fan) pointed out I said I didn’t find a brand of HE amp all that special like... 
help me to choose an amp for Focal Maestro
Luxman is a great choice. I'm going to be scratching my head about that impedance profile though for a very long time.  
Arcam SR250 vs Emotiva XPA 2 (gen 3)
I haven't heard Emotiva amps, but I am an anti-fan of their HT electronics. The Arcam amps are wonderful, and have a sweetness and quiet that to my ears rivals Ayre.  
So what's the better deal (honestly)?
Modern Wilsons have more bass, warmer sounding. Magicos have very wide very smooth dispersion. Need more room to the sides. For some reason to my ears in multiple demos they also have a bump in the presence range. Best for wide listening area. Som... 
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Eric there are preamps with meters...,OMG .... why don't they all have them??? <G> 
DSP and stores - Anyone else get the feeling they might be sweetening?
Erik - I deleted my last post because it was not really addressing your concerns WRT:DSP components. No worries, it wasn’t just about DSP, it was also just about weird experiences. But aren’t the stores that use acoustic tuning devices/baffles/re... 
DSP and stores - Anyone else get the feeling they might be sweetening?
Unfortunately the out-of-phase connection is a very common foo-pah - and often due to being rushed in the setup. Absolutely true!! This alone would not lead me to consider if I was being snookered. The same store though after fixing this issue I h... 
Dual Subwoofer Placement
Asymetrical placement of the subs helps control the very worst room modes.  
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I'm happy to review any amplifier with meters!! :-)  
When do the new Atmasphere Class D come out?
Forgot to ask, is thert a coaxial TV connection anywhere in this system? If so, disconnect it as an experiment.  
Mundorf M-Tube in Tube Amplifier Power Supply
How long did you break in the CC's before evaluating??  
class d or t chip amps
Try DIYaudio, lots of people there experimenting with chip amps. :)