ghdprentice
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| Headphones vs full range speakers @mofojo "Do you prefer the Focals or the Sennheisers? " To me, one of the most interesting experiences I have had. I got serious about headphones about 18 years ago. I slowly upgraded from basic, with basic electronics. I have LCD2, Beyer... | |
| Headphones vs full range speakers A top of the line headphone system and speaker systems are two very different things. I have both. Click on my UserID to see them. I would say both of my systems are capable of similar sound quality and detail. I listen to my speaker system 99+% o... | |
| Position of speaker cables and irregular behavior Now this is an amazing problem... not in a good way. Why don't you post some photos of your system and space in your profile. Sometimes a photo says more than a lot of words. | |
| ProAc Response 2: CJ CAV45, Cary SEI 300B, or Cary Rocket 88? First of all, I think your short list is great... these are really outstanding choices. Any would be great choices. But I think, given the efficiency of the speakers I would go for the Conrad Johnson. All the choices you mention are known for the ... | |
| Turntable and cartridge setup known for a marvelous bottom end. My experience is that heavy turntables without a suspension offer really solid bass... Think of one of the VPI unsprung turntables for cost effective solution (there are many other companies making good unsprung tts. If it isn't in the source... t... | |
| Position of speaker cables and irregular behavior Wow, that is weird. Have you switched the speakers? That should add some important data. | |
| Cost of Turntable vs. cost of Phono Stage I have had really good turntables for about 30 years. VPI Aries (Van den Hull Frog) and now a contemporary Linn LP12 with a Koetsu Rosewood Signature cartridge. Over that time I had well chosen phonostages that ran from20% to a bit over 100%... I ... | |
| Solid state amp recommendations for Maggies? I would think Pass XA series... maybe used. Or Krell. | |
| "warm" solid state integrated amplifier @hifineubee +1. Definitely good observation on synergy. I have had mostly solid state gear (tube preamp for the last fifteen years)... and it has not been harsh or bright (Pass xseries, Threshold preamp for a decade or so). It is a mater of ... | |
| One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. @ted_denney +1 exactly. | |
| Need Wired Ethernet Access but Noisy Extender I have been on IT most of my life. I have a friend that implemented a mesh network and has had nothing but problems. My experience with IT is that it is best to wait a few iterations before diving in. For most I am sure it will work well, but if y... | |
| Have you ever been turned off by an Arrogant Dealer? Thoughts Yes. I think everyone eventually runs into some arrogant jerk. Although as my career moved on, it happened less and less. Audio folks can typically figure out what you can afford. Some of them are only in it to make money, they are not there becau... | |
| Need Wired Ethernet Access but Noisy Extender I am not completely sure exactly what you are saying. I am running my main system using an Ethernet cable from and extender... and the sound is very similar to vinyl and dead silent. So, first. Place another extender near your system. They are ch... | |
| Your experience with an inexpensive DAC? I have had many inexpensive DACs I would Go for a Schiit Gungnir multibit. Outstanding sound for the money. If this is for your main system consider a Schiit Yggdrasil. I have not heard a Denafrips Ares II. I have nearly all tube systems. For ... | |
| Should I redo the AC power in my house? Is your house and electrical system over 100 years old? A couple direct lines is what most people do. I have one for my power conditioner and a separate one for my amp. On opposing legs from my breaker box. |