gdaddy1
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| for streaming why not computer/galvanic isolation/DAC clock? Streamers are just expensive computers. Mini Mac does a great job. I use Audirvana (highly recommended) to bypass the computers internal sound card using Exclusive mode. Works great! | |
| This weekend, Feb. 16-18th - 2024 Florida International Audio Expo I'm there on Saturday!!! Can't wait! Then Ybor city for dinner at Bernini. | |
| Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box @phusis most advantageous crossover point to subs typically sits somewhere between 80-120Hz handing over to the upper bass area. Subs sounding "boomy" are most likely badly implemented and/or badly designed/constructed or simply too small. ... | |
| Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box @erik_squires The approach you are taking is have the sub do the least possible. No. I want the sub to do the most it can do in the proper range to produce a fast, punchy sound (30 to 50hz). MORE gain not less. (BTW...16hz has no place in m... | |
| Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box @erik_squires I’m not sure how much of that matters, but I can say, conclusively, that the high pass filters absolutely make the main speakers sound better. You're right. It does on some speakers. However, let's look at a 3 way speaker. The hi... | |
| Subwoofer speed is in the room, not the box A couple of experiences that I found to help. First is to identify what is fast bass? Where does this sound live? If you're looking for for bomb explosions and car crashes then 20hz is great but there isn't much of this in music. The deeper 'punc... | |
| Adding a sub Connecting a sub through the 'sub out' on a preamp is not the way to go. | |
| Adding a sub What ever you choose I would make sure it is able to be connected through the 'high level input'. It makes a big difference. Look at REL videos for explanation. Paul McGowen recommends this as well. | |
| McCormack ALD-1 repair Did you contact Steve McCormack directly? https://smcaudio.net/ IMHO... for the extreme cost of repair you can buy a new unit for less that has modern advancements that will outperform it. For example, modern volume controls are far superior. | |
| Here's to the temperate, the gentle, the moderates in audio Great post. I'd also add 'Cheapaudioman' and 'iiWi' to the list. Highlighting less expensive products that sound incredibly good. | |
| how many ways to hook up a subwoofer You can run a wire from the back of the Amp to the 'High level input' OR (my preferred method) go from the speaker with a short wire to the High level input. Don't worry, the high level input just needs a tiny bit of signal and puts NO strain on ... | |
| how many ways to hook up a subwoofer @ellajeanelle +1. A requirement is having a subwoofer that has a 'high level input'. Connects from the output of the amp. This way it will respond to the character of the amp. If the amp is punchy you'll get that punch. If you run it from the ... | |
| Piano black polish and refinish @lonemountain +1. Gloss black is the most difficult to maintain. The actual 'color' of the black used is critical. Yes, some blacks are 'blacker' than others. They're not all the same. The size of the scratches will dictate how aggressive the ... | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results @gfguillot Controlling the volume is a huge challenge and only the best preamps can do it without losing anything in the signal. With all due respect... that's not true. Audirvana has an excellent volume control. (Roon also). No preamp neede... | |
| shy about prices Always sell the product first. Point out all the great features and get them interested/excited. This will help justify and prepare you for the big price tag they're about to hit you with. |