hilde45
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| Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp? @tvad Thanks -- yes, I think you're right to point out that I'm probably not doing a fair quality-level comparison (between QS and Atoll). That Pass Labs would really be the test. (And it's cold in Denver lately, so it's heat would be a bonus!) | |
| Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp? @tvad In your scenario, one could also conclude the integrated’s solid state amplifier section makes the bigger difference (by matching your speakers more optimally)...since your system sounds better when the speaker’s are driven by the integrated... | |
| Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp? I have a tube preamp and amp that works well with my speakers. They have good tubes.I have a good integrated solid state amp that works well with my speakers.Here’s the comparison I did. Keeping the DAC and the source the same:(a) SS-Tube. When I ... | |
| Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital" @millercarbonIf you want to get philosophical about it, I believe this is because records recreate a connection with the original performance that cannot be matched any other way simply because it is indeed a connection. The performer caused the a... | |
| Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital" Yes on reflection the article is much weaker than I originally thought and if I knew how to delete it I probably should. Still the comments here are better and more interesting and I'm learning from them. | |
| Article: "Spin Me Round: Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital" FWIW, a major flaw in article regards sonics -- the author's exclusion of lossless digital. From the article: "And while there are distinctions within digital formats, I use the term to cover MP3s and other digital lossy files and streaming servic... | |
| Can speakers cause mental illness? @middlemass Your reply: "OK, Dad." Best. Comeback. Ever. | |
| And a happy Festivus to all! @yogiboy Don't you think the Festivus Pole would be detrimental to the treble response in a room? ;-) "Come on, George -- fight your father." | |
| I bought some Owens Corning 703. Now what? cissado, Miller -- I heard the advice about corners. I did a bunch of SPL measurements. In my room, corners don't have much bass; it's the front wall behind the speakers that's really overloaded.Thanks djones. I'll look that Schroeder stuff over.e... | |
| I bought some Owens Corning 703. Now what? Thanks, cissado. Bass first -- got it.Here's a brutal response I got from Acoustic Fields when I described my room (and the 6.5 foot ceilings): "This is the worse ceiling height I have seen in 20 years. Please find another room."Sigh. Well, at lea... | |
| I bought some Owens Corning 703. Now what? Thanks rego and amtprod. I'm going to try those ideas next! | |
| Cables 101, new student, first question @williewonka Thanks for your organized, clear, detailed, and readable answer. | |
| Best IEMs ? Good question. One thing which drove me away from IEM's was their tendency to break. I'd love to hear comments about the "best" IEM where the durability aspect is included. | |
| Cables 101, new student, first question I’d ask one additional question to those posting advice to the OP, here. OP asked,In general, will the system’s sound be defined by the weakest (cable) link in the chain, in which case all the more expensive cables are a waste of money?My question... | |
| Is Not Responding To An Offer Just Plain Rude? +1 blainer55 I ask questions frequently and follow up by buying, frequently. Ebm’s comment was farcical. |