greenngoldcheesehead

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2023 Florida Audio Expo Show Report
Many people liked the Joseph Audio and Large Acora rooms.  For me, the Joseph's sounded bright which could have been the track selected.  The large Acora's sounded amazing.  I was also impressed with the large Clarisys speakers.  They were in a bi... 
Best Speaker for a reflective room ?
Thanks for everyone's help.  I know it isn't ideal.  I had tried ohm in my house up north in a room with similar characteristics and an even higher ceiling - they were lost.  I probably needed to go with larger units.  Thanks for the input everyon... 
Great Small Room Speakers for $3-5k
Fyne Audio F500SP.  Could match with Kef KC62 sub.  I own the metas and aren't in love with them.  Heard the fyne's and they are much more musical.  
Anthem vs Arcam
Do exactly what Kota1 suggested.  It is exactly what I did - bought an Arcam AVR10.  I was impressed with how well it works.  The streaming is really nice on it.  The sound is better than all the Japanese receivers and better than NAD.  Ive owned ... 
Has anyone noticed a slow down in sales?
Prices being charged are too high.  I've definitely noticed a pricing structure being used and they don't make sense.  I've made offers at reasonable prices and they go unanswered.  Recession coming in 2024 - may actually start in Q4 of this year.... 
What are your top 3 favorite female singers?
Tracy Chapman Natalie Merchant Sarah Brightman  
Two power amps for Magnepan 1.7i ?
I have 1.7s.  Started with NAD 200 wpc stereo and they sounded great.  Then installed an Emotiva 300 wpc stereo and they sounded better.  Now installed Van Alstine DVA225 monos on each channel and they sound even better.  As others have stated, th... 
U2 live. Music realism
My favorite band of all-time.  I suspect I don't agree with the politics of 99% of the artists I listen to.  Doesn't mean I cant enjoy their music.  I'm sure it sounds great in person  with the equipment u have !  
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Nothing compares 2 u - Sinead o conner / prince original When u were mine - cyndi Lauper/ prince original    
which is a better speaker
I am not familiar with the equipment but based on comments above that it is designed for rowdy reproduction of rock I would recommend Zu Audio.  You don't mention what your budget is but they have extremely reasonable offerings for every budget.  ... 
Tekton Design - New IRL Technology - Lifelike, Real, Immersive
The early adopters for any new technology is roughly only 15%.  It seems that the comments on this topic support that number.  I haven't heard Tekton speakers but am intrigued by the design and reviews.  Any technology that can make sound reprodu... 
best amp for a Maggy 1.7i
I had used a 7 channel NAD to drive my 1.7s.  The sound was OK.  I then bought an Emotiva XPA3 and that definitely sounded much better than the NAD with much more clarity and detail.  Was thinking of trying VanAlstine monoblocks next.  These would... 
Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices?
@daveyf, the reason I have used this economist for 15 yrs is because they did make my business a fortune so I don't have to rely on Vegas :)  They don't forecast the stock market either.  And, yes, no one has a crystal ball and they didn't predict... 
Fed rate increase = lower hifi prices?
Our business subscribes to an economic forecasting firm.  Growth will slow into 2023 but no recession.  Minor recession in 2026.  Inflation will stay in 4 to 5% range for rest of this decade.  Major depression around 2035 - worldwide.