ghdprentice
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| Subwoofer boom is too much for me... Subwoofers can be extremely sound quality enhancing. On of the most notable thinks is to extend the sound stage. But proper integration take effort and knowledge. Just indiscriminately fiddling with the volume and crossovers or randomly moving aro... | |
| SPDIF Coax cable recommendation? My default for relatively inexpensive cables is always DHLabs. I find them very cost effective… and reliably good sounding, unless your system is too bright. | |
| Need advice for upgrading my analog setup @chocaholic Sure. I assume you mean setting up the VTA… etc. We are all guessing to some extent. Hoping to identify the weakest link that will bring the greatest improvement for the investment. I guess one of the best things is that even if ... | |
| Would this work s a cheap way to experiment with room treatment? Blanket, rugs, and pillows. Stuff around the house. | |
| Using streaming as a main source ---DSD, FLAC, MQA Streamers and DACS Streaming need be no more difficult than the rest of your system. You simply need the highest quality streamer and DAC you can afford. Do your research about the quality and sound characteristics of each. The value of each should be about the same... | |
| Freya + / static from volume control Cool! | |
| Need advice for upgrading my analog setup Of course. 👍 | |
| Best Power Cable Component Hierarchy The biggest difference in my system has been the power cord on my amp. | |
| Is audio gear sensitive to static electricity? Or, take your shoes off. | |
| Headphone amps @mapman +1 Benchmark is known for “highly accurate” sound… which I think many find to be “too accurate”. I run in the opposite direction when I hear these descriptions. I want to be drawn in to the music and emotionally connected… which is w... | |
| Need advice for upgrading my analog setup As an older dude, recommending something to a younger dude. I would spring for the better phono stage before investing in the expensive turntable. This way, when you make a change you get to hear it. | |
| Anotherspeaker placement question (distance measurements) As far as stuff between the speakers. In general, yes it usually screws up the imaging. It is unfortunately, like everything in audio, somewhat dependent. I had apogee ribbon speakers for many years… for some reason the equipment rack did not make... | |
| Which Audio Research preamp? @noromance +1 I found the PH8 finally took the phonostage out of the picture and allowed me to hear my TT. Honestly, the best used Audio Research phono stage you can afford. I have owned the 2, 2SE, 3, 3se, 8, and Ref 3. Audio Research Ph... | |
| Is audio gear sensitive to static electricity? While my equipment is not sensitive, I am. I hate getting shocked. So, I walk around barefoot. Problem solved. | |
| Ultimate stereo nightmare OP, 👍 I find I am glad to be able to trade money for services (I am only 70, but, some things I no longer do, and am very appreciative of folks that can do it for me). |