gdnrbob
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| Speaker suggestions for an unusual room Perhaps you could load your pics into the Virtual Systems page?B | |
| Bi-amping Vandersteen Treo CTs You won't be able to horizontally connect the amps to the Treo's. They don't have a separate bass and treble/mid input.If I would trust anyone, it would be Richard Vandersteen. If you doubt me, give him a call. He will return it the next day- Pers... | |
| Helps me with long term system development. +1 for Johnny R. He gives great advice for free and won't sell you anything you don't want or need.B | |
| Computer PS Upgrade (Fuse/IEC/Teflon Cap) @c_avila1 Have you reversed the fuses? Some say it makes a difference. Some say it is a result of better connection. Who knows...B | |
| vandersteen quatros and high pass filter issues Johnny is the best. Take his advice.There are converters for XLR to RCA available from Jensen.http://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/pc-2xr/You can contact Jensen and get their recommendations, as well.Bob | |
| Expectations for warranty repair timing They tell me they're not sure yet why the problem is happening and won't rush it. That's it. It may be something that they want to be sure is corrected properly. Especially if it might be something that might affect other owners and require a ... | |
| Question About Audiogon Marketplace Why not send an email to Agon Support?They reply quickly and have helped me on more than a few occasions.bob | |
| Wife trouble +1 @douglas_schroeder Bob | |
| Best floorstander at $2k or less? Vandersteen 2a sigs, or 3a sigs(used). The latter would have more bass, but both would be enhanced with subs.B | |
| Computer PS Upgrade (Fuse/IEC/Teflon Cap) OP, have you tried any of the optimizing programs? I use Fidelizer and was impressed by the improvement in sound quality.Also, did you record the changes with each upgrade? I'd like to know which ones affected sound quality.B | |
| Magnepan 3.7 - 3.7i owners need help please Whoo Hoo!I am glad you have a stand up dealer. Maggies have always been on my short list. Knowing how they treat their customers, helps me move them further up.(Though my Vandies are still close to my heart).Bob | |
| Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design Keep us posted. I, too, am interested in what you discover.B | |
| Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s) As others have said, and I concur, you could do with better speakers(first) and better amp/pre(second).My 2 cents( and +1 kenny):Start by going to as many dealers as possible and listen and learn what you like. Don't confine your listening to mode... | |
| Best Tubed Preamp For A Warm, Rich Sound, Yet Still Detailed and Agile Atma-Sphere MP-3, would be my recommendation. Even better if paired with Atma amps.I never knew sound could be reproduced so cleanly and transparently.B | |
| Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade I agree, leotis, it took my Omen Bookshelf more than 2 weeks to break in, but, when they did, I was very happy.@leotis,Thanks for the comparison between brands. I never heard the Tekton's, so I always wanted to know how they compared with the Zu's... |