garfish
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| Hobby or Lifestyle? Because I've only been involved in the "high end" for about 10 years now, I still consider it (specifically high end) a hobby. That said though, I've enjoyed music all my life, ie have played guitar(s) for over 40 years, and have always had at lea... | |
| Full range sound for little room Several years ago I had Vandersteen 2Ce speakers in a 12 X 14 room-- bad choice overall. But I will say that the 2Ces did sound quite good if volume was kept at low to low-moderate levels. Of course I had no low bass, and the room was easily overl... | |
| How come that when most audiophiles It seems to me that about 99%+ of all audiophiles are at the "mercy" of speaker manufacturers. Why speaker makers don't use simpler electronics I have no idea, but if what you suggest is really superior, it should show up in music quality and char... | |
| TUNERS..anyone? Sugar; you're absolutely right-- when I got the GFT-1A, I put Kimber PBJ on it without much thought because they were lying around. But, I also have a spare pair of Syn Res Phase 2 (w/active shields)-- I'll have to try them. Really, it didn't occu... | |
| Recessed/Weak Midrange Problem -- Help I agree with Jvia, the problem is probably primarily speaker location related (and the rear ports relative to the wall behind). As you move around your office, does the problem persist? Just as an experiment, move them around, to the extent you ca... | |
| alternate method of bi-wiring Maxgain's WARNING is right on regarding that thread on "shotgun wiring"-- I sort of participated in it too. Thinking about it too much can turn your brain to cheese. Still, there's worthwhile discussion there-- if you take it slow. I use what is c... | |
| BEST Speakers for the BANG around 2K ......used, and if you like a bit warm and forgiving, Vandersteen 3A (or 3Asig), or PSB Stratus Golds can be had for under $2K. These speakers will easily show the quality of your other components. Cheers. Craig | |
| So how many people are using subwoofers Hi Artemus_5; There already appears to be distinct disagreement about subs. I don't know how low the Sonata speakers are rated for-- and that is important here, but if rated to 30 HZ or so, a powerful solid state amp might be all you need, but it ... | |
| Rat Shack SPL meter calaibration I believe Sean's correction table was for the Radio Shack (Realistic) analog SPL meter, ie not a digital version. Cheers. Craig | |
| Upgrade single amp or bi-amp Hi Spud; passive vertical bi-amping didn't do much for me with a pair of McCormack DNA2 Rev. A(s), and I now use a single Rev. A. I can't speak for Acurus upgrades, but McCormack upgrades are excellent. I understand active bi-amping can produce wo... | |
| Bass/Room probelm I agree, excellent post Sean. An exception to most speakers that don't take in-room response into account are the Vand. 5s-- which have in room adjustable bass from 20 HZ to 125 HZ. The V5 system is very effective. However, I still use ASC tube tr... | |
| Power Amps and Power Conditioners, Do you plug in? Hi Drew; Two observations: 1. If you really want to, Synergistic Research could put a right angle plug on your SR-MC for a reasonable price (if that would help?). 2. The Monster HTS 2000 was very well reviewed in TAS (I think), and they noted virt... | |
| What do I do for a dedacated circuit? Verybest; simple answer is yes. Dedicated AC circuits have ONLY your stereo equipment plugged into them. And the dedicated circuit greatly lowers noise floor. Craig | |
| I am picky about this, any suggestions??? Verybest; What does "None of them sounded that much better to actually upgrade" mean? Craig | |
| Which amp offer free trial at home? I agree with Sidssp,ie it's mostly a dealer policy thing. But if you audition their equipment, and like it, you should be prepared to buy from them. Good Luck. Craig |