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| The Most "Analog" CD Player? twodolphins No question about it, the EAR Acute sounds analog like the way you described it. I started hoarding CDs even from the 1980s once I bought the Acute in 2006. So easy to listen to. However, 2019, I heard the COS Engineering DAC D2v w... | |
| The Lifespan of an LP? Okay, Whart is 100% correct. Inna is wrong! Sorry, the vinyl record, if of good quality or near 100% virgin vinyl, is an elastic medium. Once played, it requires about 24 hour rest period prior to returning to it's original shape. Hence, I ha... | |
| Most rooms don’t need acoustical treatment. I moved from a 5500 cu.ft. listening room of good but not great construction (windows to the side and front walls, 5/8" drywall & 5/8" acoustic wall material) which reflected too much sound despite my 2 pairs of Hallographs and full array of S... | |
| Anyone Tried COS D2 DAC? I own the D2v and my friend (a cable manufacturer) has the H1. The D2v balances neutrality with a fully fleshed out tone, smooth highs and thunderous bass. The new D10 adds streaming and phono capabilities as a full preamp. The H1 is airier, ... | |
| Full circle and thinking about speakers I recommend used Legacy Signature IIIs which are usually $1600 to $2200. 94db efficient and 4 ohm but not much lower so easy to drive. They are super dynamic with deep, punchy bass (3-10" woofers) with ambiance rear tweeter (opens up your room) ... | |
| What makes speaker's sound big? I had my custom moderate size listening room designed to accommodate 6-12" woofers at high efficiency, 98db. Now I get 25 Hz down just a few db. Bass is not an issue. This is very superior to my prior room which was 25' X 20' X 11.5' where I on... | |
| Can't believe I let myself get sucked in again. I include What's Best Forum and Audio Circle among my forum sites. I view SoundstageUltra, TheAudioBeat, PositiveFeedback, EnjoytheMusic and Analog Planet for news sites and reviews. | |
| Speaker Upgrade Recommendation for Current Analog System - under $10,000 Budget I use 35 watt tube amp on my Legacy Signature IIIs (bought used-a steal) and an EAR 890 on Legacy Focuses (also bought huge and a steal). Signature IIIs bass is quicker and punchier (3-10" woofers versus Focus 3-12" woofers) and almost as deep (d... | |
| Similarities and Differences-VAC 200IQ versus Music Reference RM-200 I rescind my statements about the EAR 890. I purchased the Synergistic Research MiG SX, placed the amp on 1" thick granite slab and added 3 ECTs to the transformers, 1 to the power plug and a GTC to the fuse. It now plays the Focuses perfectly... | |
| Grounding with a Earth box? I require Hallographs (pair behind speakers and pair at rear of room) despite my high end custom listening room. My speakers are not SOTA or close to it (Legacy Focus) and require help in focusing imaging, soundstaging and frequency eveness. The H... | |
| Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts? Retired electrical engineers and music lovers designed and built the Taiwanese COS Engineering group of DACs, the H1, D1 and D2v. I have heard the H1 and own the D2v ($5000 list price), This is a big step up from my trusty, tubed EAR Acute CD p... | |
| Perfect Path "Solutions" (PPS) eMat audio2design My room is $150,000 with built-in activated chambered charcoal bass traps. I spent the money on the acoustics first in my new home. The electronics and cabling are not SOTA but the equipment and tweaks add up to about $75,000. Sure Le... | |
| Perfect Path "Solutions" (PPS) eMat Why I spent a small fortune on my listening room and Hallograph/Synergistic Research tweeks for acoustics, Townshend, Stillpoints and Synergistic Research for electronic vibration control:- No front wall reflection control Use SR HFTs, 24 on four... | |
| Does it annoy you when companies don't show the internals of electronics ? Architecture. I had a Muse Signature 9 CD player decades ago. It was mediocre sounding, totally inferior to so many other players I tried after I bought it on a recommendation without hearing it (I won't do that again). It was beautifully cons... | |
| Perfect Path "Solutions" (PPS) eMat Due to the magnets, this is what happened when I put the the mats on the back of my speakers (I also have a second system with Legacy Signature IIIs). On the rear bottom where the crossover is located, it elevated the bass response. On the rear... |