hilde45

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So where do you fall in the spectrum.? Gear or Music?
@sns Thanks for relaying those memories. I based my college entrance essay on the book. It had a big influence on me in high school. These kinds of debates -- gear OR music -- are indicative of a way of thinking that just perpetuates false choice... 
So where do you fall in the spectrum.? Gear or Music?
@whart This trick of having both reminds me of the Pirsig book on motorcycle maintenance. The tension between the "classical" and "romantic" mindset is at work in a lot of us, but it's possible to find beauty in making things function and logic i... 
Quadratic Diffusers
@mikeba316 would love to see photos!  
So where do you fall in the spectrum.? Gear or Music?
The toddlers inspired me. I can’t take all the credit.   
So where do you fall in the spectrum.? Gear or Music?
@jerryg123 One thing which really came out in this analysis is how important to the overall popularity of products are the contributions of online communities. Many of other factors play in, of course, but because this market is niche, there is a ... 
Choosing the right equipment
I recommend you listen to the Hifi podcast with Darren and Duncan. They discuss Dunlavy extensively.  
So where do you fall in the spectrum.? Gear or Music?
OP, clearly this is an interactive hobby.  Here's a quote from a really well-researched article on the audiophile hobby in Japan: "This research study started with a question: What is “good” sound in the high- end audio? The notion of “high-fide... 
The Big Misconception About Electricity
@mahgister  That Quanta article was excellent. Thanks so much for posting it.  
Quadratic Diffusers
@tom2015 Thanks!  
Salk owners -- any interest in a more sensitive Salk model?
Have folks seen these speakers?  https://www.adelaidespeakers.com/valve.html  
Adelaide speakers
Any updates on this?  
Quadratic Diffusers
@tom2015 Where did you buy the Vicoustic DC2? Thanks!  
Something Millercarbon has preached Be A Better Listener. Do not get mired in data.
Chickens aside, learning how to listen, learning the vocabulary of sound is critical in the enjoyment of high end audio.   Amen. Learning to listen may include learning to describe sound; in this regard, it might be like odor. FWIW: "Numerous... 
Great experience with audio society and local tech
My mistake! Thanks!  
How does a REL subwoofer add dimensionality and depth to a sound system?
I love my REL. That said, when I wanted to get additional subs, I went with Rythmik. Why? REL is limited in the controls it offers to completely dial it in. For example, the phase is either 0 or 180; Rythmiks have a phase dial which can range in b...