islandmandan
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| New to the game. Please help with set up. I have been using a mixed marriage of drivers for years, with ok results. As long as the speakers are somewhat similar in timbre, they will do just fine. Level matching is not a problem with multi-channel, so sensitvity isn't really an issue. I am... | |
| Synergistic Research's Tricon Phono Cable In the process of moving my audio system from the long wall to the short wall of my listening room to take advantage of improved room/speaker coupling, I had to relocate my turnrable to a spot where it took a 3 meter i/c to reach. Having mostly SR... | |
| Basic amp for KEF iQ5 I've been running my KEF Q15.2 surrounds on an Adcom 100wpcx5 amp, and they sound great. You might look for a 2ch. Adcom, the older ones don't run too much money.Good luck,Dan | |
| Music for Organ, Brass and Timpani on Sonoma I have enjoyed this disc many times, thanks for reminding me, it's about time to dig it out again. The long decay times are fun to listen to too.Enjoy,Dan | |
| Am I getting it all? Hi all, Update on current state of affairs. Wood stove succesfully moved, audio system in new location, with the exception of surround speakers, which I don't seem to be in any hurry to finish. Dynaudio's are sounding great in their new home, afte... | |
| Racks, reasonably priced Hi, I got my Omni-Mount 5 shelf rack at a steep discount for about $275, I'm not sure what they might be retail, (got mine @ wholesale), but it's built like a tank, and I think attractive, too. The shelves are glass, not the best thing re resonanc... | |
| Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? Hi, While I admire the mega-buck systems, and envy the luxury of putting together a cost-no-object system, I have had to build my system using used, demo, (my Dynaudio Contour 5.4's were demos), and also had many of my components upgraded, some mo... | |
| How am I frying all my amps? Oscillating? Help I had terrible hum problems related to the CATV box. I ran a ground from the offending box to the ground termination on my Furutech ETP-80, which is grounded to the ground in my dedicated circuit, and, blissful silence was the result.Good luck and... | |
| Vinyl vs. digital: what am I doing wrong? Hello, I have had similar observations concerning cd vs vinyl. My digital front end always sounds good, whereas it takes a very good lp in good condition to better the cd. As was mentioned earlier in the thread, you may have loading not set right.... | |
| VPI Super Scout Master questions/concerns Good morning, Zenieth. The Signature arm has two VTF setting methods. You get it, along with any azimuth adjustment necessary, as close as possible by moving the counter weight as you described, but on the back of the arm, you will find an Allen s... | |
| Mapleshade recordings Hi, most of the recordings offered by Mapleshade are quite good, but there are some to avoid. They do have a policy of if you are not satisfied with a disc, you can return it for a full refund. I don't think I would invest in the whole collection,... | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? Hi all, I have been happily steaming away for for a couple of months now, and I have found other uses for steaming. You know how the Onzow Zerodust gets full of dust after awhile, and needs to be cleaned? I remove the gel bubble from the box, plac... | |
| can't wait, must put power conditioner in now. Hey Neal, there must be a law against having that much fun with audio gear! Good on 'ya!Dan | |
| Moldy L' Art du Son? Thanks, guys for your replies. I've learned my lesson, now. If I buy more L' Art du Son, I will mix only in small quantities, and keep it in the fridge.Dan | |
| Moldy L' Art du Son? Yeah, sounds like good advice. I've been using RRL cleaners for a long time, and thought I'd give the long- unused L' Art du Son a try. Oh Well.Thanks,Dan |