gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| How many systems do you have? Two, Main system downstairs and the Office. I hate to say it but I am listening to the Office more than the Main. B | |
| Wireless vs. Ethernet for Streaming My 2 cents: When you are using the internet, you have to make sure you aren't pushing up against the limits of data transfer. I have Verizon Fios Gigabit. It works fine. But, if there is a lot of traffic/demand, I can have Qobuz/Roon hiccup. No... | |
| Does the Vandersteen 1C Hold Up to Modern Standards? @spacecadet65 , Jim(@tomic601) probably didn’t consider recent price increases. I will also say that you could also go with the VLR’s. Nifty little bookshelves that will work best in corners, but can also be stand mounted. I use them in my of... | |
| Does the Vandersteen 1C Hold Up to Modern Standards? The Vandy 1's are a great bargain for the price, especially used. If you can demo them, then listen for any distortions that would indicate a bad driver-Buzzing and the like. All Vandy speakers are time and phase aligned, so they are very easy o... | |
| Atma-Sphere MP1 with single-ended inputs and outputs? Adapters OK? I have to say that when I dealt with Jensen, they were very easy to work with. I am sure if you explain the situation, they would be able to find a suitable product. B | |
| Question about sound stage Well, it could be an issue with the equipement (amp or pre), but most likely it is due to position and room conditions. I had a system that exhibited the same issue you mentioned. In my case, it was due to a lot of glass to one side and a large o... | |
| What direction should I go I own both the Innuos Zen3 Mini/LPS and a Zen3. Both are very good for the price. That being said, I bought a Brinkman Nyquist. Yes, it is over 10K used, but I have to say my first thoughts were- 'Boy this reminds me of vinyl'. I have also bough... | |
| Audio Research Ref75 se @mike30 , I replied to your post on the Vandy forum. As @tomic601 mentioned, just about any amp utilizing zero feedback will be a good match for Vandy speakers. Don't ask me why, they just do. B | |
| Bi-Wire @jl35 , +1. Mr. V. swears by bi-wire. And, if bi-wiring leads to phase distortion, then Vandersteen would never use it, as his speakers are time/phase aligned. B | |
| Do I need a 20 amp or 15 amp power conditioner/surge protector +1 for a whole house surge protector. @erik_squires. Though the AQ Niagra 7000 shouldn't limit power transients demands, I would still plug an amp directly to the wall.- That is if you have a whole house surge protector at the main box. Bob | |
| Use of a super tweeter worth the investement ? YMMV, would be my first thought. Much depends on what you are currently using and the room it is playing in. I am sure others will offer pro/con opinions. My 2 cents... I would put my money on a speaker that 'speaks' to you, before spending... | |
| China built tube amps @falconquest , Looking at some of the prices for the amps you listed, I see they are well north of $2500. How much power do you need? bob | |
| XLR cables for component connections, or from preamp to powered subwoofer IF your equipment utilizes the official balanced wiring scheme (AES47), balanced cables should exhibit little coloration, so there shouldn't be much difference between brands. I got some inexpensive cables from Ralph Karsten. I think they were Mo... | |
| China built tube amps @runwell makes a good point. I wouldn't be as pessimistic as your dealer. Though they aren't built as well as an American brand, they do offer quite a bit for the dollar. I went through the same tube lust phase, and ended up with Atmasphere prod... | |
| Butcher Block Acoustics - What have they been up to? @erik_squires , Yes, that is about what it took to get my platform.- Custom cut, too. Pretty quick especially during the Holidays. B |