holzhauer
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| How to eliminate system hum? I was able to eliminate the hum and still have one ground path. The pre-amp is a good component to ground as it is centrally located. If the surge protector is the only path to ground then you could float all but one plug going into it. If the pre... | |
| List Ultra Dynamic music for testing systems Foreverhifi, I couldn't agree with you more. Dynamic ability brings life to many recordings that are otherwise duds. | |
| List Ultra Dynamic music for testing systems Wilson Audio/ Center Stage/ Olympic FanfareAl DiMeola/ Kiss My Axe/ The Embracesomeone must mention the Telarc 1812 Overture digital cannons- knocked books off my daughters shelves | |
| What's your profession? Age? Hey Maril, I wish I were a psychiatrist as Audiogon has given me an obsessive compulsive disorder requiring that I check for new posts and equipment about 5 times per day. Is anyone else as addicted as I am? | |
| What brand outlet for dedicated lines? Albert, Please count me in for 2 cryoed Hubbells. I just installed a dedicated panel and lines. These outlets would be just what the doctor ordered. My hat is off to you for offering to do this again.Stan | |
| What would you do about a sleazy buyer?? I did nothing about a loser buyer I dealt with. I figured he would eventually do himself in one way or another. This guy was a pathetic S.O.B. He came to my house no less than 4 times (3 hours each time)to audition a pair of Soundlabs. In the end ... | |
| still researching Quad 988 | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? Quad 988's were very impressive in the 1/2 hour I listened to them. I'd go with the Shahinian Diapasons for the overall best with the Quad 988 best for lower level listening. Both of these speakers try to emmulate a point source. Both of these spe... | |
| Why are Infinities the Rodney Dangerfields of spe My guess would be infinities decision to produce mass market loudspeakers. I personally was turned off by some of the stuff they produce for the low end. I haven't seen infinity at any hi-end shops lately. Why would that be? Before the mass market... | |
| Ok this will be a good thread. Speakers, Speakers, SpeakersI'm reminded of my mentor in highway design. He said the three most important elements of a highway design are drainage, drainage and drainage. | |
| B&W N800 vs Wilson WP7 vs Revel and others Forgot to mention Quad 988's. Absolutely fantastic loudspeaker. I heard these at Promusica in Chicago and they were very impressive. They are the personal favorites of several Promusica employees who have access to speakers many times the price. | |
| B&W N800 vs Wilson WP7 vs Revel and others Wvick, If you get a chance, try to hear the Shahinian Diapasons. I arrived at them after listening to the Watt/Puppies, Wilson Grand Slams, B&W 800's, Soundlabs and Thiels. You can get a brand new pair for $12,000. A lot of money but compared ... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Has anyone compared the Suprateks to the CAT SL 1 Ultimate. These two are on my short list.Thanks | |
| What preamp for my Shahinians? Thanks for all the replies. I'm currently investigating some of your responses. | |
| B&W N800 vs Wilson WP7 vs Revel and others I personally removed Wilson and B&W from my list some time ago. I agree with the above posts which urge you to audition as many speakers as possible. I'm amazed sometimes how poorly a speaker I was excited about actually sounded. Also, I have... |