gdnrbob
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| Accounting for slight hearing loss @OP, I suffer from the same 'problem'.After 30+ years, I just accept it for what it is- My hearing isn't perfect.One easy fix is to tow in one speaker a bit/point the other speaker out.Not exactly high tech, but it helps, and doesn't cost anything... | |
| Looking for a plenum-rated balanced cable that won't require a second mortgage The first thing I would make sure of is that the equipment you are using supports the AES 48 standard.If so, then any cable with 'plenum-rated' casing should be as good as any other.If you don't believe me, ask/PM Ralph Karsten (Atmasphere).The wh... | |
| Help! High level subwoofer input on a class D amp introduces ground loop. @OP,I am not ES or Al, but I have two systems running with 2 subs, one with a high pass filter (Vandersteen), the other running full output from preamp, and using the sub's crossover.In my limited opinion, the high pass system is far more integrat... | |
| Direct or Reflect ... What's your flavor @Tomic. I just walk a few feet and activate the rear firing 100% distortion rear firing tweeter on my Vandersteen@I don't understand what you are saying. The rear tweeter is 100% distortion?Bob | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? @ozzy ,Thanks for posting. I am beginning to think that is the way to go, as well.I just replaced an Equi+Core with an AQ 1000, and wish I had done that to begin with. I just got caught up with all the hype and also had my money tied up when the c... | |
| small footprint Class A mono blocks and pre amplifier McCormack Micro Power Drive and Line Drive.Though the amp is probably A/B/B | |
| Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord? @aniwolfe .I got a pair of Deep Core's. So far, no issue, but to be honest I really haven't noticed a great deal of change in my systems after installing it. But, then again I really didn't do an A/B test. B | |
| New Speaker Conundrum - Vandy's, Spendors, Salk, Ascend - Mainstream or ID @OP, Congrats, and enjoy. Heck, join the club.I hope to see Pete soon and help him with some marble plinths.Bob | |
| New Breaker Box-Should I upgrade? Don't let the door hit you on the way out.B | |
| Speaker manufacturers or box manufacturers with off the shelf drivers? I'm the expert here when it comes to questions like this 🤭Yeah, right.B | |
| Through unfortunate circumstances........ And, given the age of the equipment, I would have it checked out.The caps on the amplifiers will probably need replacing.Bob | |
| Looking for a DAC w/ balanced XLR line out, budget $1k Unfortunately, balanced line out players don't come cheap.I recommend an Aurender A10- way above your budget, but after getting a N100 after my Bluesound Node, I can honestly say it is superior.Bob | |
| Integrated tube amp with usb dac advice please I would rather purchase the DAC separately from the preamp.Considering how DAC technology is moving, buying an All-in-One, means you are stuck with possibly outdated tech-unless the manufacturer offers upgrades.Bob | |
| Looking for a DAC w/ balanced XLR line out, budget $1k A used Ayre Codex or a Schiit Gungnir Multibit. The former might be a bit more, but I have seen a few just under $1k. The Gungnir should be under $1K.To be honest, the Codex is the better of the two.Bob | |
| Through unfortunate circumstances........ You only need a DAC if you want to stream music/play music from a digital source(computer/NAS) or play music from a CD transport (a CD player has the DAC built in).It also depends upon how 'high-end' you want to go, as separate DAC's will provide ... |