helomech
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| Rogue RP-1 versus Rogue Perseus Magnum I was considering the RP-1 but instead opted for the Audio by Van Alstine Fet Valve CFR. I'm very happy with my decision. The latter is a true tube preamp with no SS devices in the signal path. It also has two gain settings and a transparent low-p... | |
| anyone have experience using a concrobium mold fogger around audio equipment? I would at the very least cover the equipment. | |
| Considering Harbeth C 7ES-3 Also seek out an audition of the Spendor A4. $3500/pair. They have greater bass extension, less cabinet noise and superior resolution. If connected to high-quality ancillaries, they can sound as good as some $10K speakers. I could imagine them bei... | |
| Considering Harbeth C 7ES-3 Try to audition the Spendor SP2/3R2 or Stirling Broadcast SB-88. I like both quite a lot more than the C7ES3s. The 88s can be had for a good discount since Stirling has mostly been shoved out of the U.S. market thanks to the competition's distribu... | |
| I am Looking for That Elusive 3 Dimensional Room Filling Soundstage These should be a slam-dunk improvement over the Paradigms, silly good for the $$$$:https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9h141-jean-marie-reynaud-bliss-silver-full-range Just be sure to buy the stands also if you go that route. I'd avoid floorstan... | |
| $1300-1500 DAC You could save yourself $1100 and try the Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital. It is indeed competitive with many of the others mentioned. Pro-Ject knows what they're doing when it comes to digital, more so than their analog ventures. Many online dealers ... | |
| Open Baffle vs Box agreed and unfortunately I only know what I read. I, too am an apartment dweller and might be forever which is where Spatials we’re first recommended to me. I’ve put it out there on the Spatial forum that I’d like to hear them from a local and in ... | |
| Open Baffle vs Box @helomech could you add some more of your experience in how bass behavior is different with the Spatials? I’m on the fence but since I listen to a lot of bass heavy music I’m trying to create a mental picture of how OB bass differs.The bass of the... | |
| Open Baffle vs Box I've had both Vandy 2CE SigIIs and Spatial M4 Triode Masters in the same room and system. Other than low bass extension, it's really no contest, the Spatials are all-around superior, and by a wide margin. In fact, I owned the M4 TMs prior to the 2... | |
| How important is a preamp for purely digital sources? The Pro-Ject Pre Box S2 Digital is a great suggestion. It's excellent as both a DAC and digital preamp. To better this unit with a stand-alone preamp is not exactly cheap. I added an AVA Fet Valve CFR preamp between the Pro-Ject and amp. It improv... | |
| High value, giant killer speakers? Spatial is releasing their M5 Sapphire speaker ($3K) that I'd be very tempted to try. | |
| TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP Your HO/renters insurance may cover this type of theft even though the item wasn't taken during a burglary. It is probably the cheapest resolution outside of a Small Claims Court win (and the defendant actually pays as ordered).It's likely that Gr... | |
| High value, giant killer speakers? @helomech How do you like bigger Mags? 3.7i or 20.7 ?The 3.7is are too bright for my taste and lack coherence compared to the .7s. I haven't heard the 20.7s, but of the more affordable Maggies, the .7s are the best to my ears; they're actually cap... | |
| My “Dream” system needs a preamp At this price point I almost went with the Don Sachs preamp but chose the Audio by Van Alstine Fet Valve CFR for its relay-switched inputs. That and I feel you take a larger gamble at getting future service with those one-man operations. | |
| Some Love for the Spatial Lumina L2 Spatial makes some great speakers. |