gdnrbob
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| 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 | |
| It is balanced or not? @joser,That was Ralph (Atmasphere).B | |
| Atma-Sphere, Ralph Karsten @o_holter ,Yes, I did try some Zu Union speakers, but they were not as good as the Vandy's-IMHO.I did speak to Ralph when I bought the amps and he thought they are a good match. Even Richard Vandersteen said his speakers sounded better being run w... | |
| It is balanced or not? Sounds like an Atmasphere question to me...Sorry, OP, but I am not an expert on wiring, but Ralph would be one of the people who give you the correct answer.Bob | |
| Dealers and exaggerated treble @erik_squires , - How many consumers of high end gear are easily duped by it. I think a large chunk of those with disposable wealth will be victims of dealer deceit, but mostly from their belief that paying more equates with getting the 'best'- ... | |
| Atma-Sphere, Ralph Karsten @pstores ,I run the Vandy Treo's with MA-1's, too. Vandy's aren't so inefficient as to the point of taxing an amp to clip or distort.I probably could have gotten by with a pair of M60's, given that I don't listen to music loudly.@o_holter ,I know ... | |
| I need help trying to decide which bookshelf speakers to purchase @OP,Sometimes, it is better to have simplicity.Your T777 should be more than adequate to power the Vandy VLR's.I have no experience with the other speakers you listed.B | |
| Classical Music for Aficionados Ernest Ansermet and the Suisse Romande, I remember great recordings of opera ballet music from them.Le Cid is one that I still recall.And, yes, well recorded.bob | |
| Subwoofer Class A/B vs D Power Amplifier I concur with Millercarbon.Using at least a pair of subs is the way to go.I know Audiokinesis has a Swarm system that is supposed to be a killer.For me, I use a pair of Vandersteen subs, which use a high pass filter to help seamlessly integrate th... |