fsonicsmith
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| Weakest link http://www.audioresearch.com/ContentsFiles/Hierarchy.pdfSays it all. Start at the source, evaluate, and work your way down the chain. | |
| Interesting article on audiophiles and audiophilia simao, well said and a few posts above I tried-not as well-to express the same thing. Music triggers something in our brains that is addictive to us, but above that, fidelity or quality is necessary to feel what we need to feel. We all know people... | |
| 2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy the only real trick I've found is if you need more PRAT in your system, the speaker wires need to run downhill all the way to the spkr terminals. or at least put a chair in the way so the last part of the trip is all down hill. Trust me. its magic... | |
| Interesting article on audiophiles and audiophilia fsonicsmith,I'm in the business, and believe me, watch enthusiasts complain about prices of timepieces and service plenty, as well as the cost of straps and bracelets.REAL watch people? That means Patek Phillipe Vacheron, Jaeger-Lecoultre, IWC, an... | |
| Interesting article on audiophiles and audiophilia It's thought-provoking. It may be meant for non-audiophiles, but it prompts a fair bit of introspection upon this audiophile. My own belief is that we audiophiles at our very core rely on music to alter our sense of the World, just like endurance ... | |
| Anyone spend more on their system than their car? Do you like your Challenger? I live in Central Ohio and drive a '17 Golf GTI Sport to which I added an Audeson amp/speaker/sub kit that cost a small fortune. Btw, I have spent far more on my sound system-my preamp and amp alone cost nearly the sam... | |
| No Vocals from Grateful Dead RSD LP Now if you can just get rid of the endless guitar noodling you might end up with a decent record! | |
| Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE) On the other hand :-)- it deserves noting that Warren Gehl of ARC uses the Ref 150se in his reference system that he uses for ARC's final check-subjective auditioning-of every piece that leaves the factory. Mikey Fremer's two episode video of his ... | |
| Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE) I suspect that the 75se has a sweeter midrange and an overall clearer presentation than the 150 due to the simpler circuit-ARC has noted that even in the context of the new line-up, there is something special about the 75se. The question is whethe... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp https://www.southampton.ac.uk/~apm3/diyaudio/Croft_top3.jpgHere's a pic I was looking for-look how the Wondercaps (I presume) are assembled askew-for the shortest possible signal path. Kevin-Art Dudley has a penchant for looking at what he conside... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp our suggestion to customers to use Google images before dropping a dime on ANY HiFi purchase.With nothing but respect, I humbly disagree. Let me throw out two extremes. Back in the heyday of BAT, consumers IMHO were looking at the fancy round-case... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp I need either standmounts or small floorstanders. i have a dedicated room but its on the small side. | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp "You are buying a fabulous statement product that will serve you well. Both the preamp and amp are beauties. I don't know if you said what you plan to do about speakers? "Come visit you and audition some Focals 😀 It could happen. I've been in th... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp It's been fun reading. I am not surprised at the impressions and that is meant only as a complement to PL. While I have difficulty swallowing Herb Reichert's standard deviations away from objectivity, there can be no doubt the PL gear is solid bas... | |
| Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp Kevin you keep bringing up the Cary AE-3DJH. Since when was it ever a standard-bearer? Never. It was never more than a very nice preamp FOR THE PRICE. http://www.stereomojo.com/AES%20Super%20Amp%20and%20AE-3%20preamplifier%20review/AESSuperAmpMk2a... |