hilde45

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Experiment question about sound treatment project
Comment from earlier, edited.Thanks Tvad. That might be a happy middle ground.MC -- very much in line with your thinking. Small steps, paying attention, learning, doing, making -- that adds up to genuine knowledge. I am not against the idea of eve... 
Audiophile demographics?
@sokogear How appetizing a food looks can make you think it will taste better, which actually makes it so.This comment gave me something to think about. The discrimination we make between our senses are conceptual labels we use for practical purpo... 
Audiophile demographics?
@sokogear Interesting comment about only sound mattering to serious audiophiles. Would you say the same thing about food -- doesn't matter how it looks, only how it tastes? It seems that analogy should carry over. If it doesn't, I'm curious what y... 
Audiophile demographics?
djones Good point. One picks up a whisk, imagines it as an extension of their arm and hand. Problem with audio technology is that it is never really possibly an extension of our own capabilities. It's job is to present things TO us. Possibly anoth... 
Audiophile demographics?
@djone51 Fascinating article, djones. Thanks. This is a complex issue, and for reasons sketched in the article, not always easy for the lover of technology to get fully clear on due to the myopia inherent to any strong attachment, including techno... 
Does Bluesound have a new product launch coming?
OP, thinking about the question you asked, I did some searching and don't see any news about a successor product to the 2i.  
Photos of my system
Thanks @rego Good suggestions. I'm very happy with the Orchid. LTA's return policy is here: https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/inhome-trialThey're easy and friendly to deal with.Looking forward to playing with the space. It's basement, too, so I can ... 
Experiment question about sound treatment project
Thanks, dsper! My plan is to do a lot of sound measuring FIRST and perhaps try to have a conversation with GIK or others to see what my level of need is. If I need a lot of help, I may bite the bullet and buy. If I just need a little help, DIY may... 
Experiment question about sound treatment project
Thanks, Mesch. ATS is much more affordable. I'll check them out, and the Roxul parts, too. Amazon has this but the shipping price is crazy. I need to find someone else, locally.Thanks ebm. Helpful suggestions. 
Experiment question about sound treatment project
@ebm Are you saying it's not worth doing the experiment above? That I should just go straight to buying expensive panels? Can you say more why? 
Bluesound Node 2i digital output problems...
Hi there,I assume you have tried cables you know to be working to swap in for the ones with problems? And that you have eliminated the amp as a source of the problem?I had a problem with the coax output on my Node and it was within warranty and af... 
Opinions!!
@b_limo  had an interesting suggestion. FWIW, this interview with MBL might add to your understanding of their approach: https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/08/06/a-deep-dive-in-the-high-end-sitting-down-with-mbl/ 
Experiment question about sound treatment project
Thanks, MC. I don't think I had a link to that older webpage and I appreciate getting your reading list. Some reading to do!I also appreciate seeing the ceiling and corner treatments. I don't have a dedicated listening room, so I probably won't go... 
Photos of my system
@decooney You get extra special thanks for an enormous amount of help and patience with my constant questions. 
Experiment question about sound treatment project
Good suggestions! I'm looking forward to just digging into the project.