ghdprentice
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| Best speaker brands for transient response This sounds about right: In the context of high-end audio, the term transient response refers to the ability of an audio system to accurately reproduce quick, abrupt changes in sound, such as the attack and decay of musical notes or the leadi... | |
| Aftermarket fuse to tame a bright system? I definitely agree that you need to get them fully broken in before concluding there is a problem. Several hundred hours. I would only start getting concerned after a couple hundred hours. What are your components? If they are budget oriented ... | |
| Diving into balanced Congratulations, great way to go. First a little perspective. Generally the biggest determinant of the sound of your system is going to be the sound quality of the components and their interplay… synergy or lack of synergy. By far. Then probably t... | |
| Coaxial Cable Recommendations For sound quality the simplest solution is to invest in a high quality streamer. It will isolate you from the network. | |
| Best speaker brands for transient response Sounds like Magico would be brand to investigate with traditional design or some of the all ribbon or electrostatic panel speakers. | |
| Recommend me a tube integrated amplifier I definitely recommend looking at an Audio Research I-50. It is simply stunning in its musical presentation and easily within your budget used or as a well worth stretch for a new one. It is built as an audiophile piece of equipment by a well resp... | |
| Vibration dampening I suspect if your sub is vibrating you probably have it turned up way too much. Assuming you are talking audio and at volumes less than 100db then it should be filling in a thin band of low frequencies and well typically if you can hear it it is t... | |
| Where to buy Linn LP12 Replacement parts? The great thing about them is upgrade potential. I’ve upgraded my sub chassis and tone arm the the top level and each provided a great boost in performance. I already had a new table with the upgraded bearing. It is quite surprising what an upgrad... | |
| Where to buy Linn LP12 Replacement parts? A two hour drive is well worth it. Putting parts in is not rocket science, but is frequently done wrong. My local dealer has been to basic and advanced technical training. He has seen about every part upside down or on the wrong support, incorrect... | |
| Upgrade Interconnects/Cables or…? In dealing with your wife. I recommend a grand jester before she sees them. A trip to the Caribbean or a diamond bracelet whatever she likes. Then let her see it and say how wonderful it sounds. | |
| Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge I know of a couple of folks that have done this and enjoyed ridiculously good cartridges for a time and then resold them. I don’t consider myself paranoid but would not even consider it. When I was 18 I got completely ripped off in the purchase ... | |
| Solo streamer +1 Aurender + extender. Capable of outstanding sound quality. | |
| Heavy difficult to move speakers- how do you deal? OP, I would imagine it would be possible to put castors as there is a drilled out steel plate forming its bass for the steel points. , But to take such a spectacular speaker and then significantly compromise the sound quality with castors would ... | |
| Looking for a true upgrade in sound quality @soix +1 | |
| A DAC for the Oppo 105 @soix +1 And realize that with some effort and investment and your streaming can sound as good as your vinyl… and suddenly the whole world of music opens up. At least consider that investments in a good streamer can result in satisfying sound. ... |