gdnrbob
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| Single driver vs traditional 3 way loudspeakers I thought a full range driver would be the best way to deliver uncompromised sound, but after listening to Vandy VLR's - compared to Zu Omen Bookshelves, I found the Vandy's to be significantly better. And, not a 3 way, either.- It must be in the ... | |
| Ayre QB9 Dac . Upgrade to the new QB20. Vs competition In the $4-5k range or less @jjss49 .Yup, only USB.I should ask them why they didn't include optical.The small size of the Codex makes it a challenge to plug in multiple cords, especially when AQ makes the hardware so big.Bob | |
| Ayre QB9 Dac . Upgrade to the new QB20. Vs competition In the $4-5k range or less I got the upgraded QB 9's, but have yet to install them.FWIW,I own the Ayre Codex, and the Schiit Yggy and Gungnir were just about the same with regards to sound reproduction. With the Yggy coming a close second.I only bought the QB-9's due to Ayr... | |
| Why the truth is not in them ?? Price fairly, and treat a buyer with respect.That is my motto.And, I haven't had a bad incident, yet.In fact, I need to contact a buyer and see if the amps he bought are performing well...Bob | |
| $5k Pair Full Range Speaker Shootout - Help me pick @twoleftears ,At least we tried.As they say:You can lead a horse to water...Bob | |
| Inner groove distortion as tonearm moves toward the center of record What is cause?? It's one of the reasons I now love digital music.That, and the fact that I don't have to change the record every 30 or so minutes.Sorry to intrude, but I just had to say it.B | |
| $5k Pair Full Range Speaker Shootout - Help me pick I think you need to broaden your search. Considering your minor hearing impairment(mentioned on another thread), I would look at a phase/time aligned speaker like Vandersteen, or an electrostatic like Magnepan or Sound Labs.Not that they would all... | |
| How do you all manage mild hearing loss? I have almost the same issue with my hearing.For the most part, I just endure it. At worst, I will use the balance to compensate. And, since I mostly listen off axis, I really don't get too bothered by it.B | |
| Magnepan dealers Johnny Rutan has the LRS at Audioconnection, or at least did when I last visited. He said they were selling like hotcakes. At $650, there isn’t much money a dealer will reap, but, hey, it’s business.If you do go, check out the Vandy VLR's. Though ... | |
| Explain what is a clean power amplifier? @isochronism .A very good quote.😄B | |
| Diminishing Returns @buellrider,I agree with you.I find it sad that so many people need to say something unkind, rather than not sharing such opinions.I also agree that Richard is a great guy, too.Bob | |
| Is imaging reality? @OP,Yet another interesting post!I concur with a number of previous posters-Listening to a live concert performance usually doesn't have the focus of instruments that a recording does.But, listening to a live performance allows a more personal con... | |
| Speaker wire isolators - Do they improve SQ? Nothing like p*ssing on someone's efforts.I guess the old saying:'If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing'has gone. Now, saying whatever you want is 'basic human behaviour'.B | |
| Good entry level cables @OP,If you are going with long runs, I suggest Audioquest.The GO-4 is probably the best bang for the buck, and not cost prohibitive.The DBS system is the thing that raises them above the other manufacturers, in my opinion.B | |
| Most organic / real / analogue sounding DAC (ideally with Volume Control) for $1500?????? Ayre Codex.Volume when run as a preamp.Though you could adjust volume through a streaming app. when used as a DAC.Used, under $1K.B |