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| Best Value Speaker Model for the Buck? Snell Type A's. Tweak your system upstream all you want & they just sound better & better(& better). A pair, depending on model AI-AIIIi, in good condition will run you 500-1500 bucks(make sure the woofer foams have been replaced). I'v... | |
| Mac MA-6100 Still have the 6100 I bought back in '76. 4 ohms aren't a problem. | |
| Has anybody had experience with the Orions? I've had an interest in the Orions for some time, but haven't had a chance to hear them yet. One criticism I've heard is that they (any dipole type) sound "big" all the time...even when the music doesn't call for it. Has anyone noticed this charac... | |
| "Great RCA interconnects under $100?" VH Audio Silver DIY | |
| How do you pay? Why? As mostly a buyer at this point I won't do a deal if I have to pick up the 3% paypal. Both parties are getting some benefit. The seller either needs to pick up the paypal fee entirely (as cost of sales) or at most split it with me. If I see " . . ... | |
| Want something more forgiving than Vandy 3a sigs You may want to consider treating your room acoustics. A little fabric on the walls isn't enough to say "been there, done that, didn't help". Room treatments will help with nearly any system you end up with, so there isn't a downside. Cost of 4-6 ... | |
| bi wiring I thought it was bi polar? I'd definately check the med ication. | |
| Another room treatment convert Here is some associated data. Looks to be no worse than other options & better than many commercial products.compare.. | |
| How significant is a power cord upgrade? "How significant is a power cord upgrade?"In my experience, less than that you'll get by addressing the room acoustics. | |
| Another room treatment convert Newbee,Can't disagree with the second explanation. The first go 'round sounded to me like you'd treat the right side wall(reflections..), but not the left..etc. That would be a little twisted..so to speak. The partial treatment approach may fail w... | |
| Isoaltion why so many options? Confusing The term 'grounding' I think is more often referred to as 'coupling'.Mikelavigne's is a good general description. A couple more thoughts. Spiking (coupling) a rack or platforms to a rack..or speakers to the floor often shines when what you're spik... | |
| Another room treatment convert Newbee,If you listen to Eric Winer he suggests that virtually all people have bass problems whether they realize it or not. Typically bass traps are best placed in vertical corners or horizontal corners at the ceiling...or the tri-corner at the ce... | |
| To Former owners of Jolida JD 100 I've been down the Mullard road & haven't liked them any any of three different pieces (CDP, preamp, & an integrated) they've been in. One of the pieces is a Jolida 100. Too soft, mushy, & slow...the tubes, that is.One nice tube in the... | |
| How to bid on an item I read most of it...Steven Covey some to mind. | |
| Another room treatment convert Ng,The bass traps will be: superchunks I'm using 6# mineral wool about 60 inches high + 4" legs under the base platform. They will look somewhat like pieces of furniture with respect to the legs & trim. They will be free standing & off the... |