gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Computer power cord upgrade, is it worth it? Are you doing this for computer audio? If so, then I think you should put a better cable in the DAC. That is the component doing the dirty work.And, getting a better signal to the DAC, either USB or Optical will help. There are some software add o... | |
| My initial impressions of ZU Mission (MK1) speaker cables. I have to say, for the money, Zu seems to offer great products. Be it speakers or wires.Bob | |
| Big speakers in small room at moderate volume levels I will still stand by my recommendation of the Vandy VLR. Of course, it isn't up to the Treo's, but I have to say it really makes my office alive.I didn't think they were up to the task, and I tried a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelves, but the Vandy VLR... | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns Yes, Mr_M, two pairs.To be honest, I thought the Rocket 88's were the cat's meow, but Johnny said try this, and I did. He also recommended the AQ Thunder power cord for my DAC (Ayre Codex). I ended up putting them on my amps, and I can honestly sa... | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns @tomic601 , +1 as usual.As an AQ user, I have great respect to their products.Johnny Rutan suggested that I upgrade my Rockefeller speaker cables to GO-4 last year. I bought them, but never installed them, as things sounded really great and instal... | |
| Compact DAC + Amp @austin, +1Better yet, put some more money into an amp and DAC.Bob | |
| Speaker plinth material bottom ported Zu Omen Defs @rar1 ,Unless something has changed, Zu always recommends leaving about 1/4 inch gap between the bottom of the speaker and the floor for their bottom ported speakers.I see those plinths you are using have a waffle design, which may be allowing the... | |
| Qobuz. Nope, try to click subscibe and you'll see it is still in Beta.B | |
| Speaker plinth material bottom ported Zu Omen Defs @stereo5 ,That's why I said he might have to re-angle them.Or, maybe raise his seating as well. It would keep it dry should he get a leak.There are wifi alarms that would alert you should moisture be present.Bob | |
| CORNER placement subwoofer(s) @erik_squires ,Yes, forgot about that move.B | |
| Qobuz. Still in Beta for the US. I opened an account but am still locked out.It seems they gave free passes at the NY Audio show, those guys have access to Quobuz.B | |
| Speaker plinth material bottom ported Zu Omen Defs As an owner of an old house that occasionally get water in the basement, I can understand your concern.I would think raising them might change the leveling/angle of the speakers, but bass performance should not be affected.Bob | |
| Compact DAC + Amp You could do what I did:Buy a couple of McCormack Power Drives and have Steve upgrade them to monoblocks (about 120wpc).Buy an Ayre Codex DACIf you can find non working amps, all the better as Steve guts the amp and practically rebuilds it from sc... | |
| Speaker plinth material bottom ported Zu Omen Defs Well, I think the only way is to try it. If it turns out too bright, you could add a bit of felt or maybe a piece of carpet over the marble.But, you might just give Zu a call to get their take on it. They do answer calls. I believe his name is Ger... | |
| CORNER placement subwoofer(s) I would get a Vandy sub, if possible the new Sub 3, which has an equalizer built in to contour to room acoustics. You'll need to buy either the fixed crossover or M5-HP to match your amps impedance.Bob |