garfish
Responses from garfish
| My first and last DIY project Hi Dragan; beautiful work and teriffic looking speakers-- you have a right to be proud. Did you build these from plans or a kit?, or is this all your original work? Thanks for posting on your project speakers. PS: I'm also impressed with your web ... | |
| FIM 880 AC Outlet-- Best tweak I've ever heard Hi Phil; I use Syn. Res. Master Couplers plugged into Acme silver plated outlets for the V5 subs. These are non-dedicated lines, but if I have the bucks this summer, I may have the Vand. 5 outlets dedicated. I didn't really A/B this combo and just... | |
| Nothing new under the sun? Good post Unsound. There is much happening in the world of digital-- guess I needed reminding. I just hope that some of it really is to the benefit of best quality music that us audiogeeks seek. Cheers. Craig | |
| Stereophile looses Jonathan Scull Even though I always thought J10 was a little goofy, I did enjoy some of his tweak(s) articles. It's looking grimmer and grimmer for Stereophile-- I mean who's left of the "old gang" that made Stereophile great (for audiophiles). It's rapidly turn... | |
| Ebay auctions referenced at AudiogoN? The eBay references don't particularly bother me although I wonder about the ethics of the seller, ie the item is not available to A'Gon members EXCEPT through eBay. But like Jeff, I do get irritated about sale pending ads-- I mean who the hell wo... | |
| Plinius vs. McCormack Tim said it especially well, and I also agree with Twl and Stehno-- I'll just leave it at that too. Cheers Craig. | |
| Experiences with your "Better Halves" My wife has almost zero interest in my stereo system-- sad but true. But she is VERY attuned to my moods regarding the present state of the "Big Rig". Cheers? Craig | |
| Dedicated AC lines??? Sugars right, there is a lot of info. in archives on this; but it's a pet subject of mine because I've gotten such substantial improvements in music quality by improving my electrical system. The FIM 880 outlets are truly excellent, but the audiog... | |
| How Do you hide/camouflage your rats nest? Sol; Good thread, I'll follow it with interest. I do have a rat's nest behind my double wide stereo stand, but don't have a WAF as I have a semi-dedicated listening room. Still, I'd like to neaten up the rat's nest. I have 2 ft. of space behind my... | |
| Nothing new under the sun? Hi Kirk; I don't think it has to be "one or the other", ie there is a middle ground that most reasonable audiophiles buy into (is reasonable audiophile an oxymoron?;>)-- as I think I have.One thing I've always found intriguing about this hobby ... | |
| Best way to compare amps? Hi Brad; Of course both amps should be broken in, ie demo or used as well as warmed up. If you start introducing other variables in the comparison, ie ICs, spkr cables, power conditioners, and power cords be sure and take good notes as you go alon... | |
| Buyer Protection.... ? A large measure of trust and honesty is essential for good transactions via such sites as Audiogon, eBay or any other buy/sell i-net site. I agree with Jvia that you should call and talk to the seller and "get to know each other", and work out det... | |
| Copper for Solid State / Silver for Tubes ? Hi Shak73; ICs and speaker cables are equally important, IMO, and either can be "colored" in a way that you either like or dislike. Most try to keep their systems neutal (accurate?), but I doubt that true neutrality is even possible, ie it's a sub... | |
| Pick your favorite, and tell me why... An XRCD2 by Jacintha "Autumn Leaves"-- The Music of Johnny Mercer, is the best CD recording I have ever heard, and the music is great too. My new "standard" for female vocals. Cheers. Craig | |
| Nobody doing thier own experimenting or research? Many experienced A'Gon posters do recommend hands on auditioning and personal trial all the time, and I certainly do. There is no substitute for hands on (and ears on) experience. trying out new or different tweaks and equipmenting is what drives ... |