gdnrbob
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| Top Notch Desktop System @americanflag ,Space demanded that I mount the speakers near the ceiling and angle them downward. I prefer it over having them clutter up my desk or having them play directly at my ears.B | |
| Surge protector +1 on a whole house surge protector.You can buy one for about $60 at Home Depot, but need an electrician to install it.Most are sacrificial, so you'd have to replace it if it got zapped, but at least everything downstream would be protected-especi... | |
| Top Notch Desktop System If you can place them in the corners, I would think about Vandersteen VLR's. Great bass response when properly placed, and a nice non fatiguing sound reproduction, as well.Bob | |
| From ZERO to Hero? @mrdecibel I only report what I have heard. Steve mentioned that using the Autoformers helped with Sound Quality even with his SS amps. I might give him or Pat a call to get further details.I also know that Atma-Sphere recommends them for speakers... | |
| Audioquest question Why don't you call AQ or your dealer and have them made to your needs? They do answer the phone.Bob | |
| Any Magnepan Mini Maggies fans here I own both HSU and Vandersteen.The Vandy's are a much better sub and integrate seemlessly, but are much more expensive.The HSU take a bit more tweaking, but can offer a decent option for a lot less. And, they are well built.Bob | |
| From ZERO to Hero? Though I bought a pair of Autoformers, I haven't yet installed them.I got them because designers like Steve McCormack said they made things sound better regardless of the speakers impedance load.So, why haven't I installed them? Too many things to... | |
| Tongan Labs F6 vs Zu Audio Omen Dirty Weekend Mk.II I agree with your assessment of Zu speakers.I owned a pair of Union and Omen Bookshelves. They were very capable, but lacked a certain refinement that my Vandy's provide (Treo's and VLR).I think they are very good at their price point, and that is... | |
| amp to buy? is it more important to have a high quality amp or DAC? As DAC technology is improving almost by the day, I would opt for a high quality amp and get a 'very good' DAC, preferably one that can be upgraded.I use Ayre Codex, but Schiit makes a G... | |
| Aesthetix system – with or without a line stage? I would take your dealer's advice.Bob | |
| AQ vs Van Den Hul @mkash3 ,You can always call AQ and ask them for their opinion. Heck, even call VDH and see if they sell B&W their cables.Bob | |
| Buy a $40,000 10 year old amp for $4,000 or new amp for same money? Hi,from 40k to 4k in 10 years time something is not right. Well, think of Wilson Speakers...B | |
| Atma-Sphere, Ralph Karsten I own the basic MA-1's and an MP-3 and have no issues with sound reproduction. I am thinking of upgrading to the MP-1.(Though, I am trying to find an Ayre KXR, too, to go with my MXR's).To be honest, I really don't get too caught up with trying to... | |
| Speaker info It seem they should work, from my experience, but the proof is in the listening.You said you have already moved them. Have you listened to them in the smaller room?Bob | |
| Small Floorstander? Vandersteen 1ci's come to mind.Unfortunately, a small/light speaker will always be a bit on the 'bass shy' side as it is more a part of physics.Bob |