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| Speaker placement in a room with the best performance if it is close to a wall? Though you list floorstanders, I would consider a bookshelf speaker like the Vandersteen VLR. They are made to be placed near corners. Don't let the small size fool you, they can really move air. With the money you haven't spent on the Wilson's, o... | |
| A/B Comparison On A Pair Of Moderately Priced Streamers I have owned both the Aurender N100, and the Innuos Zen Mini. I ended up with the Innuos because it allows me to integrate 2 systems, whereas the Aurender does not. Both are very good units. If you don't need to add other systems, and don't mind... | |
| To preamp or not to preamp. That is the question. I believe there is a PS Audio video on YouTube in which Paul says he now believes a preamp to be a necessary introduction to a stereo system. I second, third, the need for a good preamp. As others have asked, what is your budget? Bob | |
| Room correction room system vs ears…. + many, regarding room treatment. But, try to be as sparing as possible. You can overdo it easily. With regard to DSP, I would be circumspect. Remember, when you mess with information stream, you can end up with more unintended changes that you... | |
| Any love for the Belles Aria or other recent Belles amplifier? I got the Aria monoblocks, but Johnny Rutan recommended the Aria Signature preamp. Absolutely no regrets on my decision to move to the Signature. To be honest, I probably should have plumped for the Sig monoblocks, and been done with it. The Ari... | |
| Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing @snapsc , I'll try to upload a shot in the next couple of days. But, to be honest, it looks pretty much like any other black faceplated piece of equipment. My question: Why do you need pics? Bob | |
| Tube preamp options As usual, @tomic601 , gives sound advice, and +1 on joining the Vandy forum. My 2 cents- 1.Get the new Vandy Preamp and be done with it.(I think it is all SS, but don't quote me). 2. Find an Ayre KXR (preferrably Twenty, but the non-Twenty is ... | |
| Harmonic distortion inquiry Ralph Karsten (Atmasphere), would be the person to either chime in or PM. Bob | |
| Intona filter shortest USB connection I just acquired an Intona filter for my USB line. My setup already has an ENO ethernet filter connected at the Zen LAN input. And is this possibly overkill or even detrimental? You seem to be adding quite a bit of filtering to your syst... | |
| Floorstanding speaker advice needed for long room Do not overlook the Vandersteen VLR's. They are made to be placed in a bookshelf. With the right power, they can really fill a room, esp. with a sub. They also work on stands. They look like a basic bookshelf speaker, but out perform many speakers... | |
| Can someone help me pick out my first speakers? My 2 cents- Audition as many speakers you can access. I know B&M stores aren't as plentiful as when I started, but you need to learn what you like/love. Yes, it will take time, but you will not waste time/money on speakers that don't work w... | |
| Electrostatic Speakers Vs. Horn/component Tweeter Since I’m used to damaged speakers being blown, I’m wondering if these can be partially degraded without being destroyed, or if damaged electrostatic speakers are about as clear as regular speakers when they’ve been damaged. Hmm, interesting... | |
| Basic Roon Question I use the Zen Mini with Roon and have no issues with either performance or sound quality. Roon is worth the subscription price, IMHO. And, no, you don't need a Roon Core to play Qobuz with a Roon capable streamer (like the Innuos). I have local f... | |
| Who Offers a Highly Musical Preamp using a 6SN7 tube and a remote? Atmosphere UV -1 ( reviewer found it grainy ) I own one, and 'grainy' isn't a trait I would ascribe to it, in the least. Quite the contrary. To my ears, it outperforms many preamps, even ones that are higher priced. Bob | |
| would I benefit getting a balanced amp (BAT 55se) - given my pre-amp is RCA output Yup, the wrong AES. Here is an article elucidating the standard- https://www.ranecommercial.com/kb_article.php?article=2107 Or, just PM Ralph Karsten (atmasphere), to get it from the best authority. Bob |