gdnrbob
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| Subwoofers and Phase Question For You Sub Experts @rooze ,Well, there is always Vandersteen.The new Sub 3 has a built in equalizer. BTW, I own both the Hsu and Vandy subs (2wq) for 2 systems, and the Vandersteen subs are by far more subtle and better integrated than I can get with the Hsu's. Don'... | |
| Speaker return or sell As New @reubent +1.Bob | |
| New Speaker Conundrum - Vandy's, Spendors, Salk, Ascend - Mainstream or ID @OP, I was speaking with another Audiogon member who is contemplating the DIs and I really do not want him to be swayed by my comments. I completely get what you are saying. But, when it comes down to it, I think letting the other member read w... | |
| Chasing down the problem @OP, Great detective work. Bob | |
| Which balanced IC between pre amp and power amp? @stringreen ,+1, you beat me to it.I know AtmaSphere, Ralph Karsten, believes that differences in balanced cables brands will be minimized IF the equipment follows the balanced protocol (AES 47). And, just because equipment has balanced input/out... | |
| Wilson Audio for a 1600 sq ft space @mofojo .+1In fact, I think MBL would be a perfect choice, given the planned use where people will be dispersed throughout the room. MBL's will provide a non-glaring, diffuse, but completely dimensional reproduction of music.Though if going that r... | |
| Schiit Yggdrasil vs. Gungnir I own the Gungnir, and will have upgrades done to it soon.I also own an Ayre Codex. The Gungnir comes close, and I would expect the Yggy to be very close to the Codex performance.Both are great machines. If I were you, I would get a used Codex for... | |
| More questions about dedicated lines @jea48 ,Hours have past without issue.Perhaps the 'better angels of our nature' have' come to bear.And, Merry Christmas and happy holidays, to one and all.B | |
| Time to move UP, speaker-wise... @OP, When you consider Vandersteen is constantly updating even their older models- without adding a new name or designation- it might possibly be an upgrade if you were to have them repaired by Mr. V.Though, to be honest, I would move to the newer... | |
| If I want a bookshelf system this good, what should I buy? I heard the Vandersteen VLR's using an Aurender N100, Ayre Codex DAC, and Belles Integrated and was very impressed.Adding a Sub 3 to the mix makes it pretty sweet. And, I think it is within your budget, especially if you can buy some of it used, a... | |
| Buying on Audiogon @ebm ,I believe they are using VPN's- Virtual Private Networks in order to shield their IP addresses. Something I should do also, perhaps they can provide a good VPN company, but I digress...I know that Audiogon has a protocol that uses IP address... | |
| Recommendation for an audiophile speaker cord that is not "bright"? I would seriously consider Tomic601’s recommendation.I owned a set of Transparent cables, and found them rather dull-sound wise, and they cost a small fortune. One that was not recouped when selling them.Bob | |
| Time to move UP, speaker-wise... @OP, Tomic is correct.A pair of Vandy VLR's with a sub or two can be a killer deal.When I was at Audioconnection, Johnny Rutan installed a set of AQ William Tell cables to the VLR's, and all I can say is 'Wow'. Those little speakers behaved like f... | |
| Time to move UP, speaker-wise... As a fellow Vandy owner, all I can say is to audition a pair of Treo’s. Quatro's would be the best move, since you have the built in subs.I listened to the Ohm's at the NY audio show this fall. To be frank, they were a bit of a disappointment. I l... | |
| diy tangential tonearms Steve Guttenberg interviewed a guy who is building his own.I have to say it was a very good video.Bob |