gdnrbob
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Anyone know anything about any of this equipment? LINN, AYRE, TICE, ETC. Wow, I wish he was my uncle!I could use the Ayre stuff.Bob | |
Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard Audioman, do you notice a significant difference using the Wyrd?Bob | |
Why does bi-amping speakers sound better? IMHO, you should use the money you have to upgrade your electricity. It shouldn't take more than $1K, unless you live in a Victorian manision, them maybe a little more.Has your current electrical system been renovated recently(10-20 years)? If not... | |
RCA connectors-how to tighten them up. Thanks Ken, I never would have found that.Bob | |
Are USB-SPDIF's relevant with today's DAC USB technology? For that kind of money, I would consider a Schiit Dac. They have many models, all of which would out perform your PS DAC or Audiophillo.My 2 centsBob | |
LaScalla "horn" sound compared to "maggie" sound Nice post, MrD. | |
Why does bi-amping speakers sound better? I think current bi-amp configuration leans more toward horizontal than vertical. That is using one amp per channel (monoblocks), instead of splitting the upper and lower frequencies.As randy said, it allows an amp to drive less of a load-which wou... | |
Looking for speaker ideas. I really need to listen to Tekton's. Anybody in Long IslandNYC area care to let me audition them?Bob | |
RCA connectors-how to tighten them up. You're right. I give that advice to others. I should have taken it myself. | |
RCA connectors-how to tighten them up. Thanks Cleeds, I am probably mangling the terminology.As far as cheap connectors, they are AQ sky pigtails on my Vandy crossover. I have tried them on different equipment, but they just seem loose compared to my other cables. I think they were use... | |
LaScalla "horn" sound compared to "maggie" sound I haven't heard those LaScalla's since college. They were in a huge room record store. Because of that, I never considered buying them because I thought they needed space to open up.Your Maggies are great speakers, I am considering buying a pair-d... | |
Adcom GFA-5802 Stereo Power Amplifier to drive Andra speakers!Is it a good choice Yup, my 555 is still going strong and compares well with even McCormack amps. | |
Bi-wires links for speakers ? Personally I DO NOT believe that bi-wiring can make any difference if someone really wants to improve the sound he should bi-amplifying If you want a definitive answer, why don't you contact ProAc? They built the damned thing. | |
Bi-wires links for speakers ? When someone descibes me as: a dealer, though he doesn't like to disclose that informationthen I have to say some opinions are incorrect. This mostly due to having incorrect 'facts'.Though I believe the new rationale is 'alternative facts'.B | |
Original Vandersteen Model 3 Obviously true, but your original post was wondering if the 3's would be a good speaker for $400. And the answer was 'yes'.If you want better, then it will cost you.Your 1.7's are pretty new, so if you want to compare apples to apples, then gettin... |