gdnrbob
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| Transparent network can't be reclibrated for different leghth? @OP, I would take anything Transparent says with a grain of salt.If it were me, I would sell the cables and buy a set of Audioquest.Bob | |
| Bi-wiring with unterminated speaker wire? +4!Just be sure not to short anything inadvertantly- though your amps fuses should reduce any chance of serious damage.Bob | |
| Transparent network can't be reclibrated for different leghth? You can read this post and see if helps- https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Transparent-Audio-Reference-XL-Speak/ Bob | |
| Ohm MicroWalsh Short speakers Ohm's are nice if you like a diffused, even sound. The only way to know is to try to listen to a pair.Also, call Ohm directly, they answer the phone, and usually give good advice.B | |
| Anyone else never get tired of Billie Holiday? The Verve collection from the 1990's was one of the nicest CD collections ever produced, mostly due to Phil Schaap. If you can find the original set, you'll be in for a treat. Later editions lack all the details and extras.Here is a listing for on... | |
| Better Subwoofer for 2 channel Music: Focal Utopia Sub or JL Fathom f113 @audiophil, BTW, I've had lots of audiophiles with Wilsons, Focals, Magenpans, Soundlabs, Vandersteens, etc. tell me that a sub in a 2-channel system is a travesty. I won't speak for Wilson, Focal, or your audiophile friends, but I can say that... | |
| Is there a such too much power for speakers? @213runnin_+1,Bob | |
| IKEA launches modular speaker line - watch out Wilson, Magico... 'their boots'B | |
| Is there a such too much power for speakers? @nasaman ,One of the underlying benefits of having an 'excess' of power is that the amp will not be coming anywhere close to its maximum power output.When operating in its comfort zone, an amp will have lower distortion, and sound 'better'.A very ... | |
| Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs @yyzsantabarbara ,I can assure you Ralph and his staff will give you great advice.Like I said, I owned both the MP-3 and now the MP-1.Had I not moved to an Ayre KX-R, I wouldn't have known/cared about the difference between the two Atma preamps.So... | |
| Power Conditioner An Audioquest Niagra 1000 would be my recommendation. You can usually find one used around $700.B | |
| Auditioning amplifier gear: simultaneous auditions, online retailers you trust? @OP, I don't know any great dealers in your area, but recommend trying to find one.If you are truly serious about going 'high end', auditioning equipment-lots of equipment- is the only way you are going to be sure you are buying what you love. Unf... | |
| Recapping Krell FPB-Monoblocks - Need Advice @boisehomes ,+5 on shipping them back to Krell.I think the 'peace of mind' factor would be my overwhelming point in sending them in. While they are at the factory, they would be able to see if anything else needed replacing.As you own an Ayre prea... | |
| Comparison between Belles 350A Ref and Modwright 150SE That doesn't sound like a Belles response I would expect.Bob | |
| Could someone please estimate the realistic value of these? Check out HifiShark.You can narrow down the search parameters to your area, then search sold listings.B |