fsonicsmith
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| No love for Legacy Audio I will add that for the longest time the perception among the vast majority of high-end 'philes was that Legacy were bombastic mid-fi monsters not far off from the present day with Tekton. The prevailing philosophy was that high-end loudspeakers h... | |
| Wine, audio, and music. How many of us Aphiles enjoy wine when listening to music? I got into wine at about the same age as getting into audio-age thirteen. I have a 2500 bottle climate controlled walk in wine cellar. And yes, I drink wine while listening to music. And with many but not all meals. And while watching movies. Wine... | |
| Frank Kuzma is releasing a new arm! Aesthetics are important for some. Me included. To me it looks like an Orca whale (fitting giving it’s mass) and I would not want it if it were free. My Reed 3P’s not only sound great but to my eyes are beautiful. Same with my decks. I want both p... | |
| No love for Legacy Audio I've always found the "No love for....?" phrase amusing. To me it is a somewhat pathetic plea for help The folks that use this phrase don't feel confident in their own choice of gear and need corroboration and moral support from strangers. Someo... | |
| Speakers: Anything really new under the sun? I still don't know what you're referring to. Floorstanders have been slim for many years now. I can't think of one that's wide. So then my Devore O/93's are a figment of my imagination? | |
| Speakers: Anything really new under the sun? Cochlea-is there anything new under the sun? | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A Well, I hate to disagree, but I must. The 75SE would very likely be just fine with a 15 amp IEC. You are correct that the size of the IEC-in this scenario-has nothing to do with the amps being delivered or the rating of the switch in the panel box... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons I am a true believer in true balanced. The Ref 6 was optimized for running balanced and even though some may disagree, running true balanced is not only about hum rejection. Since my Ref 150 SE blew, I have been using my Ampsandsound Nautilus whic... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Thanks dhite71 OP My 150SE is not operable. When it does come back repaired I will have a tough choice to make. Between the cost of repairs and a new tubeset that I am sure ARC will insist upon I am not likely to recoup a lot of money-relative t... | |
| Aurender Conductor latest fail… The problem started yesterday and is universal. Aurender is working on the fix which will likely take a few days. I don't know if this is Kosher to post but see this thread. I installed the Beta and I have Qobuz again with my iPad and W20. h... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Wow, thank you ghdprentice charles1dad (always love your posts) and tomic601 As I said above I will report back. My AD who has been an ARC dealer for many years pitched the new ARC trade-in program for the Ref 6. Instead of paying $3K to have o... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Well, I am joining this club, meaning I am going from a Ref 150 SE to a Ref 80S. Mine was ordered today and will be here in five days or so and then I will of course need to let it settle in before I can comment. My pre is a Ref 6. I am the origin... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? BTW @fsonicsmith you have a lovely, carefully assembled system there. I'd be curious what effect some speaker isolation would provide in your setting. Maybe you should try a lower cost option like the Herbies footers - or have you already? Ve... | |
| God doesn't need to know what time it is. Once again mijostyn shows his bon ami. As to Rolexes, they are both a cliche' and a marvel to behold. The steel versions (which in the hobby are ironically known as "tool watches") are made from harder steel than any other mass produced watch. A... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? In my very humble opinion (I in no way claim to be right), I think most of you have ignored the facts that; 1) Speaker designs differ-the best place to start is to confer with the designer when possible. For example, John Devore does not recommen... |