gdnrbob
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| Mono block Sonic difference $5k vs $25k I have always used the Rocky Mountains versus Appalachian mountains What the heck are these? Speakers? B | |
| Was it really an impedance mismatch? Once again, the best people to answer this question is Ayre. Ryan or Ariel always give me the best answers. The new member, Jake, is also pretty well versed. Bob | |
| Book Shelf Speaker advice - Formerly Book Shelf Dilemma If you aren’t in a hurry, I would wait for a used pair of Vandersteen VLR’s (non-CT). They are really quite a sleeper, and will work well with your McCormack equipment. Bob | |
| Mono block Sonic difference $5k vs $25k Whoo boy, this is a potentially loaded thread, but I'll give it a go... Like most things in the world, you get what you pay for. Higher priced monoblocks will probably have unique circuitry that enables them to perform better than a less expensi... | |
| For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like? Was it Bryson or Belles that builds in the XO ? Possibly Belles, but I do know Ayre can install the high pass crossover into their equipment. B | |
| For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like? another vote for the teflon high pass filters ;-) I call them the Kento filters Dang it, I should have bought a set when they came up for sale a year of two ago. In any case, I am in the process of literally reinstalling the Treo’s. I found... | |
| For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like? @patrickdowns , I am the guy who bought the Treo CT's in PA. They are replacing my non-CT Treo's. To be honest, even the non-CT version plays pretty darn close to the CT. I also own the VLR's for my office system. I really can't understand why t... | |
| Connection check?? I get that danged security prompt. Some days are better than others. I would suggest refreshing the page until it says it is secure.-Seems to work for me. Google Chrome. B | |
| Does an Audioquest Niagra 1200 limit amplifier dynamics? When it comes to amps, I plug into the wall directly. But, I do have a whole house surge protector. The AQ Niagra 1200 does offer high output plugs for amps, and since it was designed with Garth Powell, I would expect it to perform well. I use t... | |
| For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like? You should post this on the Vandersteen forum (go to website and look for the forum tab). I own the Treo CT's and Sub 3's. They really come pretty close to a pair of Quatro's. So, if you don't have the budget now, you can buy the Sub 3's later an... | |
| Off-axis listening I listen off axis, as well. It might be due to a slight deficiency in my left ear, but I never cared for being held captive and having to listen in only one place. Hence, I own speakers that allow me to indulge my eccentricities. B | |
| Downward firing speaker port and domestic issues Perhaps using a pair of Townshend Platforms would help decouple any bass that could migrate to the downstairs apt. Though, to be honest, I own a floorstander with a bass port (Vandy Treo's), The amount of bass energy exiting is rather low. Bob | |
| To all our Veterans here, Thank You! Your praise would be worth more if you would pressure your congressmen to fund the VA. All the Camp LeJeune lawsuit emails I get show that something is amiss. B | |
| Dedicated Electrical @offbrandracing , I would either wait or just PM agon member @jea48, He has provided what I consider the soundest advice on anything electrical on this forum for years. Bob | |
| Balanced vs. Single Ended Interconnects Though I might have read it wrong, I believe Ralph's (Atmasphere) belief in using equipment that adheres to the AES standard is that it minimizes cable artifacts (sound differences). Given that recording studios use such equipment, and their cable... |