gdnrbob
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| Speaker Upgrade Well, it is a little more complicated that just 1,2,3.The smaller the Vandy, the less bass output (due to less cabinet area).One of the ways to overcome that is to incorporate a sub-especially a Vandersteen sub(-which allows you to use a less powe... | |
| Bi Wiring for speakers question I would call BJC and tell them your situation. From what I have heard, they are a stand up company. It's always disappointing when things like this happen, but they do. So, just give them the benefit of the doubt. The only way you are going to kno... | |
| Publish the age of your component when selling (let's discuss) You can always try to contact the manufacturer with the serial numbers. Most are willing to give you a ball park figure.B | |
| Avatar's not displaying correctly Yes, I can't see you're 'Whart's'.B | |
| power cables where do I start? Every change will alter the sound somewhat, whether is better, or worth it, is up to you.That being said, I would consider Zu Audio power cables. They sell older models on Ebay for a fraction of the original cost, and they are well built and perfo... | |
| Need some Speakers with sensitivity >90db I'd take a look at Zu Audio speakers.Great price and well made. I think the Soul is rated at 97 db.B | |
| Looking for vintage Quad ESL's - or my wife thinks a "shrink" becase she says I'm crazy! Though I have always lusted for Quad's and Maggie's, I never had the money nor the space. But, I have to second the opinions of jhills and herveman. Newer models have less of the problems, especially impedance-wise, that old models have. If you ar... | |
| Speaker Upgrade If you do go the Vandersteen route, try to buy the most recent iteration. Mr. V. constantly upgrades his speakers, so the most recent will have the best components.That being said, I would opt for the 2ce Signature. Though it will cost more, the c... | |
| Why does my system now have shrill top end. @proacman , Did Johnny have any idea of what may be the problem? He sure knows his stuff.And, I hope you come over to the V side.BTW- why are you Proacman if you own Von Schweikert?Bob | |
| Best Speakers with a DNA-1? @ctsooner ,Thanks for the detailed reply. This is all new to me.Right now, I am using the Ayre Codex with the Bluesound Node, and really can't find fault with it-especially the price.I should probably try using the Codex as a volume control, but I... | |
| Transparent Musicwave Super speaker cables, 12 ft length Oldschool, If I were you, I would put on a set of AQ cables.I tried the Transparent, and spent way too much on having them upgraded to the latest iteration. They were good, but the AQ really seem more alive, and these are a pair of old Rockefeller... | |
| Adona Isolation Platforms @luvrockin ,That sounds very strange, indeed. If a manufacturer behaves that way, I'd stay clear.And, yes, I can understand your skepticism. But, when you think about the physics of motion/vibration, then it sort of makes sense.You can add things,... | |
| Adona Isolation Platforms Well, as you go up the Hifi chain, the more you see the benefits of isolation or equipment.Though I try not to get too anal about these things, I do try to make sure I get things as isolated as I can.Ayre has little myrtle blocks that I use. I als... | |
| Audio Repair in NJ??? Call John Rutan at Audioconnection in Verona. He knows just about every manufacturer and if he can't repair it, he'll know someone who can.B | |
| Do i belong here I think the OP has a Logitech Squeezbox. It's a few year since they made them.If you want an inexpensive DAC, you should look at the Schiit Bifrost Multibit. Though they are made in the US, they are shipping wordwide.Maybe look on Hifi Shark to se... |