helomech
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| Analog integrated amp recommendation What's so scary about tone controls? | |
| Biggest impact: moving from integrated to separates Why the assumption that separates under $3K will significantly outperform the Cronus? Bryston and Musical Fidelity would be a lateral move at best. One of the many myths of audio is that you need separate chassis for ultimate performance. I've hea... | |
| What are the best loudspeakers under $4000 to re-create lifelike piano The largest Harbeth, Spendor (classic),or Stirling Broadcast you can afford. All three smoke the entry level Maggies IMO. | |
| Focal Aria 936 vs 926 bass response Both Revels and Focals can be found heavily discounted. I'm not a huge fan of either, but my opinion, having extensively auditioned both, was that the 936s were overpriced at their MSRP and belong in the $2.5K segment. In contrast, the Revel 208 w... | |
| Best Outdoor Speakers to Withstand the Winter? At least B&W was smart enough to forego the use of Kevlar for this application.There's, no such thing as a weather proof speaker. Be smart with them and you won't have to worry about longevity, i.e. take them inside when there's an impending h... | |
| Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy? @mrdecibel ,311 posts12-05-2017 12:40pmI find the Heresy to be a puzzle. A slow, air suspension, 12 in. woofer, mated to a midrange and tweeter horn.I never understood this quandary regarding hybrid designs.Why in theory should a dynamic cone woof... | |
| Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy? @mapman I was very pleasantly surprised by the Heresy 3. I could live with those. I also was pleasantly surprised by the Heresy IIIs. I took a pair home at the insistence of a dealer who shares my taste in most gear. I expected to hate them due to... | |
| Michael Fremer's system I suppose he certainly derives pleasure from his "work." I prefer to have separate work and leisure spaces. I also believe a cluttered space can make for a cluttered mind, but some thrive in such environments. Every pair of speakers I’ve owned ben... | |
| What is your favorite budget audio component? Yamaha A-S500 Integrated: bought on closeout for $250, can compete with some $2K integrateds I’ve owned, all while doing it with a much lower noise floor.Kef LS50s: recently bought a pair for the holiday price of $999. The reviews basically mirror... | |
| Why does my system now have shrill top end. Have your listening habits changed? My system sounds much brighter if I listen when I’m fatigued/tired.Otherwise, it’s most likely that your amp needs service, or you need to listen with a Shakti stone taped to your head. | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT vs Mag 3.7i speakers Can't speak for those models but I much prefer Vandersteen's entry-level 1Cis to the Magnepan 1.7i. To my ears, the Vandys have better detail, tone, bass depth, note decay and a wider sweet spot. They also require less volume and power to wake up.... | |
| Vandersteen Treo CT vs Mag 3.7i speakers Id you've listened to both, why do you need others to help you decide? | |
| Album Recommendations for Magnepans Supertramp: Breakfast in America 😂 | |
| Ohm 2000s at NY Audio Show ^I haven’t compared uber expensive models in my room and system. I’m simply comparing the level of enjoyment I get from my systems to that which I’ve heard at the shows. Also, I’m referring to the fact that many uber designs can expose every flaw ... | |
| Soundstage and explosive dynamics? The OP has a $10K budget and shouldn’t have much trouble finding speakers that meet his criteria, horn loaded or otherwise. Every speaker design has its tradeoffs. If it’s not low-level dynamics, it’s tone, coherency, imaging or something. I curre... |