gdnrbob
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| Speaker Suggestions Vandersteen would be something you should audition, especially if you are moving from B & W.A pair of 3a sig used should come in at your budget. But even a Model 1 with some Vandy subs would be a killer system for a regular sized room.Bob | |
| using $5 Monoprice coax cable now, what improvements would upgrading bring? Yup, you can do better.I would suggest Audioquest. They have many lines, but even their less expensive lines sound above their price point compared to other manufacturers.You can call them directly or ask John Rutan at Audioconnection- he know the... | |
| Does cold dry weather affect your SQ @rvpiano, You have forced air, if I remember. So, with the cold temps come lowered humidity. You might want to get a small humidifier and see if that helps.I have cast iron baseboard heating, which is pretty dry too. I haven't noticed much differe... | |
| 2 channel setup I haven't heard the Paradigm speakers, but they look easy to drive.Hopefully, you have auditioned them and find them to your taste. Otherwise, I would go and listen to as many other speakers as you can, as this will dictate what you need to buy.Th... | |
| What are "true" balanced connectors PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere).He will set you straight. His products are truly balanced according to the specifications.Bob | |
| Power conditioner and high end power cord @OP,You are venturing into shark infested waters. Mark sold the company recently and many buyers (including myself) are owed merchandise.I own 2 Equi-core 1800's and they work as they should, thankfully.B | |
| DC Offset Blocker/Killer - where to buy in the USA @OP,I think you have done everything you possibly could have to resolve the problem. I'm glad the dealer is refunding your money, but I think they should have been more active in resolving the issue. Especially having you install wiring, though a ... | |
| Catastrophic Accident! What To Do!? The last place I would trust to pack something is UPS.Hopefully, you have the original boxes, but if not, double box and use lots of packing foam/peanuts/bubble wrap.Bob | |
| Qobuz. @jond .Now I don't feel so bad...😩B | |
| Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels Saw new pics and left a post. I'm glad you are getting closer to what you want.B | |
| Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic I wait for Ralph's results, as well.Bob | |
| Power conditioner and high end power cord @dorkwad +1,I forgot to add-All my amps go directly to the wall. Power conditioners often have less than positive effects on high demand equipment like amps. In this case use a better power cord.@ stringreen +1,Improved outlets (hospital grade) an... | |
| Group delay in subwoofers I would think connection via the speaker terminals should have no issue with delay, but I am not an EE.Perhaps Almarg will help. If anyone knows about this stuff, it's him.Bob | |
| Power conditioner and high end power cord @lak ,+1, as usual.@OP,This is something you are going to have to try yourself.If I were you, I would start with no conditioning and just plug everything into the wall or power strip.Listen for at least a couple of weeks.Then add a conditioner to ... | |
| networking wire Cat 6 if you want to have some future proofing.B |