gdnrbob
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| Recommend speakers for a large living room @racamuti , I like the Shahinian's. But, they are more in the class of Ohm. Very spacious, but nebulous sound. If the OP wants this, then they would be a great choice. On the other hand, if the OP wants something that provides a detailed soundstag... | |
| Atma-sphere Updates @jtgofish ,Please give it up.You are entitled to your opinion, as I am to mine.And, given that my opinion of Ralph jibes with the majority of posts on this thread, I think whatever you post will not change any minds.B | |
| What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp? @OPI just did a quick google on the m545's ( I don't know which level you are using- Audiophile/Majestic/Ultimate, not that it seems to make a difference in power requirements). All seem to be 50-500 wpc.So, the MA-1 should have plenty of power- u... | |
| What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp? @OP, From a quick scan -I didn't see which model of Sound Lab speakers you own. It would help determine you power needs.Bob | |
| Recommend speakers for a large living room I listened to the German Physics speakers and was unimpressed.They were good, but not great- especially for the price.If you can listen to MBL, I think you would be on a better track-given your budget.Bob | |
| Your thoughts about an upgrade @OP, The Swarm is definitely one way to go, but I would suggest getting either a pair of 2wq or Sub 3 subs. I really like how the Vandy method relieves the amp from reproducing the power draining bass frequencies. ( I don't know if the Swarm metho... | |
| Atma-Sphere MP-3 Mk. 3.3 vs. VAC CPA-1 MK II or Avatar Super - Recommendations I own the Atma MP-3 but when I got an Ayre KX-R, it bested the Atma.So, I am having Ralph build me an MP-1. I expect it to give the Ayre a run for the money.Plus, Atma Sphere is one of the nicest companies to deal with.No experience with VAC.Bob | |
| Yggdrasil analog 1 (original) vs analog 2 upgrade. I have to hand it to Schiit, they really know how to build and market their products.I was a bit leery of their lack of information regarding the sound reproduction as you went up the line of offerings, but I have to say, that each step really doe... | |
| Bookshelf Speakers that have to be up against the wall I second the Vandy VLR's.I have them near the corners of my office ceiling- kind of a nearfield listening position- and they have a decent bass reproduction. Though I supplement them with a pair of HSU subs. I once played them without the subs and... | |
| Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18 @ctsooner ,Did Richard ever mention building a preamp?It seems like a good move after all the hard work in designing speakers and amps.B | |
| Help an old fool upgrade his digital thing. You can go with Bluesound and get a better DAC for higher fidelity, if you want to go on the 'cheap'.You can also go with Aurender and a good DAC and get even higher fidelity, but at a higher price. Though Aurender only supports Tidal and Quobuz.A... | |
| Vandersteen's new affordable mono blocks at the CES 18 @blaven2, Welcome to Audiogon!And, thanks for posting your impressions about the Vandy amps.Ctsooner, and I are Vandy champions. (I bought his Treo's and think it was one of my better purchases).I would be interested in comparing the Ayre MX-R's w... | |
| Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass? I have to say, they do have a point, Eric.Bob | |
| Magnepan Sweet Spot @kythyn ,Though I like a sunny room, I also know how damaging those rays are to not only speakers, but furniture and textiles. There was a reason old houses were so dark. I would keep the blinds down or get something to filter direct sunlight.Bob | |
| What is the best premp for Atma-Sphere MA-1 3.3 amp? @OP, I PM'd you, but didn't indicate the build model.I own the 3.3 version MP-3.Also, when I called Atma to inquire about upgrading the MP-3, he said the 3.3 was an entirely different build from earlier models, and to upgrade an earlier model woul... |