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| Are Audiophiles Obsessive Nuts? Meta, I think the word you want is "observe", as in S-Holmes' caveat to Watson: "you see but do not observe, my dear Watson" (about the number of steps leading from the entrance to the living room: Watson saw these many times a day...).Certain tho... | |
| Tight Bass Hear, hear, Detlof. To "well controlled" I would add, "...and sustained throughout the duration of the passage/piece of music...". All too often, amps either run out of juice, or otherwise fall short of giving us the full dimension of lower regist... | |
| Power for Audio Physics Virgo speakers Cbe, the Avantis go lower, and give more of a sense of volume/weight to instruments -- also closer, IMO, to natural sound when properly set up. So, better. Also more expensive. The new Avantis are easier to drive well than previous models, i.e., t... | |
| Modification of speaker cables When soldering, make sure U remove previous solder (or cut off) and your connection is shining (= not "cold" soldering). As Jeffloistarca, created the connection without the solder and secure it by soldering. Bare wire WILL oxydize but, as Onhwy61... | |
| Absolute Best power amp, tube ss Errr, "hear some of the others mentioned..." is what I meant, ofcourse. | |
| Absolute Best power amp, tube ss I'd add KR-8000 and Jadis (#??) monos to the Lamms, for tubes. Also vote for FM Acoustics ltd ed. and the big Pass, for ss.Would like to hear some of the other some mentioned; would love to be able to afford the likes of FM Acoustics, too... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? Martin Logan Statements (powered by Cello) long time ago. Recently, A-Physics Medea (driven by S-Line Kraft monos). Aural memory failing me, I can't chose b/tween the 2, sorry. Quite a few speakers suggested above I'd like to hear though... | |
| Best component ever for the ... Emily, interesting. Where, in particular, do you use the DIY isloation squares? My contribution: take empty cigarillo (or flat cigarette) boxes, bore a hole, and thread cables through them. An effortless way of keeping power cords away from signal... | |
| Cat s new stereo amplifier I do mean "Don't hesitate to contact me if you think my impressions with that set-up are relevant to you".Sorry.. | |
| Cat s new stereo amplifier I will be auditioning the CAT Ultimate/power amp combo this coming W/E. Not vs. an AR, though... Also, speakers will be A-Physics (starting with Avanti, Caldera, Medea; as far as the amp will go), rather than your Wilsons. Note: this will take pla... | |
| Transforming a UK Rega into a US Rega Good news, Shersta! Philips here finally came up with a proposal (vari-speed 110/60 motor) priced at the bagatelle of $ +/-250. You're better off with Lauerman, etc., methinks.Good listening! | |
| Essential Classical For Symphonie Fantastique I also recommend Munch/CSO (japanese EMI - CD). IMO Munch is dramatic where Sir Colin (my pal, too) is lyrical...Kitch29, the tympani in the LSO version do sound as if they "acquiesce" (softer) with the preceding passage ... | |
| Rate the Audiophile Publications An interesting info site also deals with this subject. Go to www.high-endaudio.com/index_ac.html and check out "reviewing the reviewers". Got this from a relevant thread here at a-gon. In essence, the writer agrees with sqjudge.I, too, read mags f... | |
| Listening chair A comfortable armchair, big enough to squat in, if needs be. Good lighting, room to place glass (wine/malt)& ashtray (cigar smokes), at less than arms' length. It is important to be able to perform important tasks (smoking, drinking) without d... | |
| Alphason tonearm - reviews? How bad's the damage, on which Alphason arm? Hope for you the main tubing isn't broken or badly bent (it would look irretrievable...) and the arm is not the S100.Can U claim some (at least) damage & go for another arm??Best of luck.. |