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| City of Hoboken honoring Frank with life size statue erected in the Frank Sinatra park Let's hope it doesn't resemble the original Lucille Ball statue.🙄B | |
| Preamp upgrade As you own a Bluesound Node, I would recommend getting a better DAC.I put an Ayre Codex with my Node and the sound quality was greatly enhanced. Add an AQ Thunder power cord to the Codex, and you will hear further refinement.-Just reporting my exp... | |
| “Black background” — What really contributes to this phenomenon? RT 60 @tomic601 ,Is this what you are referring to?https://www.nti-audio.com/en/applications/room-building-acoustics/reverberation-time-rt60-measuremen...Bob | |
| Fraud, what do you look for to spot a risk? Also, if you contact a seller and he/she isn't forthcoming with information, then back away.FWIW, I was a newbie buyer here on Audiogon only a few years ago.When I bought locally, almost all sellers were agreeable to my stopping by for an audition... | |
| Pass Labs xa30.8 died There could also be rail fuses. But, you need to open up the case.First contact Pass to get the dope from the horse's mouth.B | |
| Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k I forgot to list the Atmasphere UV-1.It is pretty basic, but it does have a nice sound, and is definitely under 3K used.Bob | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @smodtactical,Yes, the MP-1 comes very close to the KX-R, with the latter having a bit more definition in the bass.I just switched from the KX-R to the MP-1 and, to be honest, noticed a bit more 'atmosphere'. Mind you the KX-R is not the Twenty up... | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner @tomic601Â ,Great point.I put my preamp and subs on Townshend platforms and bars.IMHO, it 'tightened' up the sound, especially the bass.-Just a clearer/cleaner sound.I want to add some Pods to my monoblocks, but they are so dang heavy...And, to thr... | |
| How Much Power Do Vandersteen 5a's Really Need? I would say:'It seems that Vandy owners are some of the nicest audiophiles'.but that would be self serving.B🥰 | |
| Wilson Sophia 3 is easier to drive than Sophia 2 ? Well, with sensitivities that low, you're going to need an amp with a lot of oomph to power either.B | |
| Are pass labs amps good match with vandersteen quattro speakers I have no experience with Pass, but know enough of his work to say they should work well with Vandersteen.Though I will say, zero feedback and Vandersteen's seem to be a perfect match. Even Mr. V's amps are zero feedback.Bob | |
| Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner @OP,Great to hear your new system is up and running and that you love it!Vandy, Aesthetix, and AQ make a great system. Now....how can I improve it? Well, getting a Sub 3 or two would be my recommendation. Johnny and Samir installed my pair an... | |
| How Much Power Do Vandersteen 5a's Really Need? @OP, And, don't forget to pick @tomic601 's brain. He is very knowledgeable with Vandy placement. Also, PM John Rutan (audioconnection). He set up my Treo's with his assistant Samir. Considering that my speakers had to stay in literally one spot, ... | |
| How Much Power Do Vandersteen 5a's Really Need? @jkmcc.Nice Post and Welcome to Audiogon.BTW- There is a forum on Vandersteen's website. It would be nice to see you there.Bob | |
| Another dedicated line question If you want a clearly worded explanation, I would PM @jea48.He is the most knowlegable member on Audiogon when it comes to wiring.Bob |