erik_squires
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| The new OPPO Digital UDP-203 question @mtrot That's good to know, I haven't seen any, but I wasn't looking, assuming there were none in existence. :) | |
| B&W 802S Versus 803d3 with subwoofer Subwoofers are the devil’s own children. Well done they can be glorious, but otherwise are real prissy beasts to integrate correctly. What I think makes the most important difference to music and movie lovers is the quality of the auto-calibration... | |
| Request advice-need "brighter" speakers than Totem Hawks Try this quick experiment. Sit and listen with a pair of hard bound books. Remember those? :) Otherwise LP covers will work. Lift them up about a foot from your head to either side, so that they form a 45 degree angleto your ears and the speakers.... | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 Mytek Brooklyn - Outstanding DAChttps://mytekdigital.com/hifi/products/brooklyn/Inputs include:2 x coaxialUSB 2.0AESopticalphonograph (configurable phono or line level) I believe there is a dealer at Agon who offers 30 day trials or something like... | |
| The new OPPO Digital UDP-203 question Well, I have to say without streaming media services I have zero reason to upgrade. All the 4k content is currently in streaming. Also, I really like the video quality of the 103 for streaming like Netflix. It’s been pretty outstanding.Erik | |
| Schiit Yggdrasil Upgrades Personally I think Wima caps are hugely overrated and over-relied upon. Cornel Dubelier are much better sounding in electronics IMHO and not much more expensive. I think there’s a little misunderstanding. DC or direct coupled means that the signal... | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. Be warned, the solid core stuff is fragile. Best,Erik | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. You looked at the wrong cable. :) They have two. One is stranded and plated, the other is NOT stranded and solid silver. http://partsconnexion.com/wire_interc_connex.htmlI don't think Emotiva is deliberately tuned. It's just incredibly thin soundi... | |
| Diy interconnects RCA connectors. You should try the Connex / DH Labs solid core wire. Perfectly natural. I read somewhere that transitioning from metal to metal has some measurable (if very small) effect on signal transmission in audio, so I try to keep to 1 metal through out my ... | |
| Choosing Sub-woofers. Please advise ASAP. My point at the end is, subwoofers are fabulous when well fed, and evil monsters otherwise. If you are getting pro help integrating them, great, otherwise it can be a real learning curve and chore.Erik | |
| Choosing Sub-woofers. Please advise ASAP. That 10" subs sound better for music is a myth perpetrated by those who don't know how to integrate them well.Without a doubt, 2x 12" is the better way to go. However, with all this spend, who is doing your room acoustics and subwoofer integration... | |
| Help, My Vandies Sizzle Hi,What are the chances you have mids or woofers that aren't working?? Best,Erik | |
| Surround Processor/Receiver for HT addition to 2 ch system Emotiva just announced a lightweight HT processor you might like. The BasX MC-700. You can use that long with a 2CH preamp that has HT bypass capabilities. Best,Erik | |
| Dealing with subwoofer Nulls Hi everyone,I'm not sure if it's clear, but the key to bass traps is that they work in combination with EQ. Not either or. Also, I'm not sure if you meant to say it this way or not but it sounds like you placed your subs symmetrically. They probab... | |
| Dealing with subwoofer Nulls And finally, now that the coffee has cut in, I would consider active room cancellors my last option. In order of my personal preference:Sub + Bass Traps + EQDual or Quad subs + Bass Traps + EQDual Subs + EQSingle Sub + EQActive room canceller (i.e... |