gdnrbob
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| Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels What SQ differences between the Treo's and the Kaya's did you notice.Bob | |
| Alternatives to Stillpoints The Ayre myrtle blocks come to mind.Are they 'better'? Who knows?But, at least another choice that won't break the bank.Besides that, maybe something from Herbie's.Bob | |
| When do you turn off the tubes? For an hour break, I would leave things on.When I go to bed, everything gets turned off.B | |
| Bi-wireing speakers I own the GO-4's and they are a considerable upgrade from the Rockefeller's I owned previously. The price wasn't crazy either.B | |
| Speaker Suggestions @mzkmcv,Your impressions of Vandy's imaging isn’t great and have dampened bass, Is something I disagree with, and one I think most Vandy owners would, too.With proper setup, their imaging is great.As for bass, Yes, a 1ci vs a 3a sig won't go a... | |
| Qobuz. @jond ,+1, I agree Spotify sound could be better, but most of Tidal is showing 44K output on my DAC, which is the same as Spotify.FWIW, after 3 days, I think Quobuz is a keeper. Much better selection for Classical and Jazz than Tidal, and if I get... | |
| Integrated recommendation with Vandersteen 2C I would get an Ayre AX-7e.Ayre and Vandersteen work very well together.B | |
| Bi-wireing speakers I have been following the thread about the Doug Schroeder technique for interconnects, and I think it parallels this thread.The use of a second pair of cables seems to not only improve speaker cables, but interconnects, as well.Why or how, I can't... | |
| DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA Are there any repairmen who specialize in Mac's?I can see the OP's reluctance to send into McIntosh, all they are going to do is open the box and slap a label on it saying it is okay.Though it would cost some money having someone look at it, at le... | |
| Modding the Zu Omen MKII Why don't you call Sean? I am sure he'll give you lots of ideas for things to work on. In fact, I think he kind of likes it when owners do modding.Bob | |
| Best budget A/C cable for Krell? Zu Mission-which can be had on Ebay direct from Zu- and,AQ NRGare two that come to my mind.Bob | |
| Low Volume Listening - XLR Cables ?? If the Bel Canto utilize a true Balanced protocol, then distance should have no effect on sound reproduction. That's why they are used in recording studios.In fact, if the Bel Canto is true balanced, then any decent XLR cable should not offer much... | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? @jackd ,Well put.B | |
| Speaker Suggestions @coopergon,+1You really should hear them. I doubt you will be disappointed.B | |
| What am I missing streaming music with a Node 2i I wouldn't put much stock in MQA, just yet.It sounds different, but I won't say it's better than a high rez recording.B |