gdnrbob
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| How to protect seller's rights? That's great to hear. There's nothing worse than a bad transaction.Out of curiosity, is the buyer keeping the unit or sending it back?B | |
| Streamer always on? And, thankfully, DAC's don't consume much power. Considering how we are gouged here on Long Island.B | |
| one short and one long speaker cable work? Then it would be out of phase. And, you know how my delicate ears hate that.B | |
| Moving to Tidal +1 Coach,Though many berate Spotify's non high rez output, I really don't find it all that bad. Yes, Tidal does sound better, even non-MQA, but if you can't listen to what you want, what does it matter?B | |
| Streamer always on? The folks at Ayre also recommended leaving their DAC's on 24/7.They said it doesn't wear anything out, but gives better sound with the circuits warmed up.Bob | |
| 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... |