gdnrbob
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| No preamp 'Balance' control? Good point sssperf.I, too, have a bit of hearing loss as well as an asymmetric listening position in my office, so a balance or gain control is a necessity.B | |
| what to buy first +1 reubent.OP, Do you want an 'Audiophile' system? or just something to play music decently?If the former, then I suggest trying to visit some Brick and Mortar Dealers and listening to as many speakers as you can-Then you will get an idea of what ... | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo I looked those SPL meters up, and I can get a cheapo version here. Great, now we're getting somewhere. You can even substitute some bolts for the cones, until they arrive. Just get the proper thread( I think it is 3/8-16). Put the bolt head ... | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? @drvan Yes, I can relate to your experience(I lived in NYC), but there are some really great dealers out there. Like Barr81, you have to find them.B | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo @ja_zz Why don't you just buy a Radio Shack SPL Meter off Ebay and be done with it? If you were closer, you could borrow mine. (Or, you could fly me to Russia. I need a vacation...).Using the cheapo Radio Shack meter is easier and if you run into ... | |
| Please...dont flame me (Bose 901-Series I help) A good power amp is requisite for the 901's.You could go vintage and get an Adcom 555, or maybe something newer like a McCormack DNA-1. Both should power the 901's as they should.B | |
| Ikea Eket shelves with a large vinyl collection? I would go with Besta. Very well designed with lots of different door styles.B | |
| Vandersteen Seminar at Audio Connection (NJ) Nuts, I didn't even know about it. I always wanted to meet Mr. V.B. | |
| Recommendations for music network player +1 for Bluesound.I own the Node 1 and use my Ayre Codex as a DAC.Works beautifully and you can have them run throughout the house for wireless connectivity.For the money, Spotify would be my choice. I am trying Tidal again, but find it a bit limit... | |
| Amp recommendation need I would never turn my nose up to a Pass amp.My ancient Adcom 555 still works like it did 30 years ago.There seem to be a couple for sale here on Audiogon, too.B | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? @viridian As a native New Yorker, I share your sentiment. During the '80's I visited just about all the stores in the area, and with the exception of one or two, they all exhibited the traits you described: Many are more concerned with their need... | |
| Amp recommendation need Thanks hifiman5!I have just set up my DNA-1 monoblocks and am letting them break in.1st impressions show them to be very impressive. I tasked Steve and Pat to make me something to give my Atma MA-1's a run for the money. I think they did it.True t... | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo I, too, am a bit confused by Johnny's post.@ja_zz Yes, you need the spikes/cones installed on the speakers. Didn't yours come with a set?They disconnect the speaker from the floor and help with clarity/imaging.Tilt back, too, is necessary for prop... | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? @inna- I believe a moral compass, i.e., a strong sense of right and wrong (as opposed to legal vs. illegal or allowed vs. not allowed) is one of the most important if not the most important personality traits one can possess. But it has to be fr... | |
| Amp recommendation need I'd go with an Ayre amp. If you wait, you could probably score an MXR for about $6K (I did).Or, buy a couple of McCormack DNA-1's(preferably broken) and have Steve at SMc Audio do his magic. B |