glennewdick

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Is it even possible to set up a system in 12x12 room?
Another consideration is speakers that are designed for placement very close to the wall or even the corners that will give you more room in the room for your listening space. I moved from a 26x18 room to a 11x14 room and found the larger system w... 
Help wanted
To be honest I’d wait until you get everything set up and working before you make any decisions. You may find your happy with what you have. Not sure why you need a preamp with you integrated, your integrated is quite nice. I loved tube amps on my... 
Please Make Audiogon Cool
"Yes, "the difference between cables and fuses". that one is EASY.Cables are longer than fuses. I hope that makes it clear what the differences between cables and fuses once, and for all time. (this does not count giant industrial size fuses)"Than... 
Why does streaming need to be so complex
I’ve been happy with using a small form computer for my source and a good DAC out board. maybe you should look at setting up a dedicated mini computer like a Mac mini or Assus Vio, digital out or usb out will be avail. all services are avail and y... 
tv and passive speakers
There has not been many TV's that could drive out board speakers. none in the last decade or 2 I'm betting.  The 1/8 jack ( unless labeled headphone and only on very small TV's) or RCA out jacks are LINE LEVEL always have been so yeah you need a a... 
Speaker kits recomendations Maybe Horn TL hybrid lets talk speaker kits
pragmasI may be able to, I was thinking birch ply may be a better material to use as well so opens that door.  I have the gentle man who built my plinth well did the bulk of the wood working. He is just dead slow but quality of work is top notch s... 
Solar Panel and Inverter Recent Audio Lessons Learned
solar panels output DC there should be no interference. I'd be more concerned with the inverter and if its adding noise or not to your electrical grid.   
Schiit Aegir power amplifier low power Class-A linear amp Stereophile review
George: I've also been happily pleased with my Schiit gear and with the price of their gear flying in the face of everyone else just makes me smile. I love great sounding gear that normal people can afford. glen  
Speaker kits recomendations Maybe Horn TL hybrid lets talk speaker kits
auxinput;  thanks for the suggestion of the MarkAudio 12P sound interesting for sure. I'll be looking at that driver with interest among others. I do have room for OB as well so between horns and OB full rangers are defiantly of interest as a prio... 
New Pro-Ject Dac/Pre with MQA and balanced connections
Anyone know who is designing Project electronics ?  
In search of DIY Audio Equipment Rack Materials
for brass ( and stainless) try a ship-boat hardware outfitter. second find a local machine shop and get then to turn out some nuts for you in brass ( supper cheap and you can get them made to look how you like).  
Customs fees Canada = > USA
If your sending them back to the manufacturer and they will in turn send them back to you after, there should be no duties what's so ever, you are essentially getting it serviced. Also as a Canadian who deals often enough with the USA never send i... 
Sturdy Turntable Stand
I've always found three legged stands best for audio, they seem more stable and much easier to level. I've liked the rather inexpensive lovan stands found them to be durable solidly built and very stable, I like the individual shelves and how they... 
What is wrong here.. on Audiogon?
question is did you get the information your were looking for from those 10 replies? I'll take quality over quantity any day.   
Universal disc players
I’ll dig it up tonight when i’m at home sorry i missed this reply earlier. I believe its the prior gen UBP-X1000ES mine looks identical but has no analogue audio out. https://www.sony.com/electronics/blu-ray-disc-players/ubp-x1000es