gdnrbob
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| Speaker Imaging - Do you hear a line, or do you hear an arc?? @prof ,I wish I could hear those MBL's, they have been on my wishlist for years.@OP, Interesting question.I will try a critical listening session, now.Bob | |
| How many of you believe in MQA? I agree with your dealer. I think of MQA as the Dolby of the 21st century. Though it sounds nice on paper, why do I have to buy equipment to fully extract the beautiful sound? - Oh yes, money...I will take either a high resolution track, or use my... | |
| Sonus Faber peeling leather As the leather has no impact upon sound reproduction, and if SF is refurbing them, why not buy them back?-especially if you got a good price.Bob | |
| Vandersteen Kento Specs Released I can hardly wait to get my Sub 3's, now.Bob | |
| $40,000: What 2-channel system would you build? @OP,What you enjoy about a speaker is yours to enjoy.Don't let me or anyone try to convince you otherwise.What I will say is that dollar for dollar, in my estimation, Vandersteen exceeds whatever most manufacturers offer. And, though the external ... | |
| $40,000: What 2-channel system would you build? @erik_squires ,+1Though I have listened to only the Sabrina's-and found them to be quite good, Vandersteen easily beats Wilson not only in performance, but in price.@OP, Likewise with Transparent cables. Though there is a case for 'synergy', I hav... | |
| Which Magnepans for my small room? @OP, As far as cat protection goes, I have used this to keep animals away from my gardens: https://www.amazon.com/Patriot-PE10B-Battery-Fence-Energizer/dp/B00GY0YVOQ/ref=sr_1_42?keywords=battery+electric+fence&qid=1568410261&sr=8-42 It o... | |
| A21 vs McCormack? I will also recommend McCormack and SMcAudio, as the work they have done for me is beyond reproach.I have no knowledge of Parasound, but have known the brand to be of very good quality.The question is what are the other components of your system?I... | |
| Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp I probably should have pointed out Mr. V. can be a bit 'brusque'. Best to have all your information at hand, as well as well thought out questions.But, hey, he is doing this for free. How many manufacturers actually answer the phone to answer ques... | |
| Tube Amps With Good Bass Qualities @mijosyn,From what I read, I did not find Ralph extolling his amps, but only providing an overview about what happens and why.Even with the smiley emoji, I think it not fair. Especially so when there are other dealers on Audiogon who would be much... | |
| Bose 301 modifications I concur with the other posters. Don't bother with trying to make those speakers something they aren't.Unless you have lots of time and money to burn, there are better ways at getting sound quality-Like building your own speakers from scratch.Perh... | |
| Have you ever been blocked by an E seller here? @stereo5 .I wouldn't care if I got blacklisted. Hifi Shark is your friend in these cases.Thankfully, the internet has balanced the power such dealers try to command.@uberwaltz,I concur.Bob | |
| Vandersteen 2WQ Subs and ARC Power amp @scottwsmith , Good info.When I separate the subs from the speakers, yes, I hear a very faint sound from the subs. So, I suspect they are working. Moving to a lower impedance should provide an increase in bass response- at least it does for me.Wha... | |
| Sonus Faber peeling leather @OP,That is a sad way to be introduced to a new speaker.I think the advice tablejockey gave is appropriate.If Sonus Faber is reluctant, I would get my money back.Bob | |
| Bose 301 modifications The 301's were in a room of a dorm mate in the 70's.They were pretty nice for the time. If anything, I would just add a subwoofer to the system. Bose were always bass shy.What are you using with them?Bob |