gdnrbob
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| Moving to Tidal I share your observations.I often use Spotify discover to locate new artists and go to Tidal to find them. The tidal search is a joke, but if you have a specific album you are looking for, you will probably find it, though if it is classical, you ... | |
| one short and one long speaker cable work? I was referring to each pair of speaker wire. Having them significantly unmatched in length is supposed to be a no no.B | |
| SVS speakers (non-sub)? I would go for the Quatro's if I had the money, but my Treo's give me everything I want. I would only consider the Five's if I had a huge room.B | |
| SVS speakers (non-sub)? Theil was at the top when Mr. Theil was alive. After that, not as much, but still very good, better than SVS, in my opinion.B | |
| Experiment: Level Matching Frequencies Eric, I recall that you build speakers. Right?Do you think my assessment regarding crossover/wiring affecting hound level balancing correct?Bob | |
| Bookshelf speakers under $1000 Used Vandersteen VLR's. Though new are $1350 a pair. They are the best I can think of- and I tried a bunch.Bob | |
| First system This isn't directly answering your question, but i think I should write it, given the questions you have posed.Given this is your first system, I believe you should audition as many speakers and systems, as possible.If you are near dealers, go to ... | |
| one short and one long speaker cable work? I was always told to keep speaker cable length equal or as close to equal between sides as possible, as impedance difference would become an issue. Though, that may have changed.Bob | |
| Experiment: Level Matching Frequencies I am no audio pro, but I recall in my youth buying an equalizer to correct sound imperfections. It, like your experience, was one of disappointment.One of the problems is that most speakers have crossovers and other such innards that will react, s... | |
| Speakers for a small room I agree with Tomic.I would also ask you to consider the Vandersteen VLR bookshelf speakers. If you got a pair of subs, you would get a real treat.I have mine coupled with a pair of HSU subs, and am really impressed.Of course, if you can get a pair... | |
| Am I missing something here? That you are a bass player probably makes you especially sensitive to that region of sound,I am thinking that a sub with EQ would be something that would give you what you want.I am trying to resist, but I am leaning toward the new Vandy 3 subs. I... | |
| Which power cords should I look at? Audioquest should be on your list. Lots of choices, but all perform above their price compared to other manufacturers. IMHO.Bob | |
| Some Amplification Recommendations If it were me, I would look into a better preamp. For Tubes- Atmasphere MP-3. For SS- one of the Ayre's like the KX 5.If you still want an amp, the Atma and Ayre would be my choice. Something about Zero Feedback makes them so nice.You have some ni... | |
| Current Women In Jazz : Underappreciated Yes, but Nancy Wilson was never unappreciated.B | |
| Nature of the current used speaker market As someone whose profession (horticulture), has taken a beating over the past few decades(Namely, people who want their homes to be attractive and don’t care about price), I think the same can be said about high end Audio.Like many things, it goes... |