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| What speakers for 10k? Jughead, I'm betting you'll flip over Wavetouch. I certainly did! | |
| Should Equalizers make a comeback? I'm currently using (digital parametric) EQ in an active, tri-amped setup. While no EQ has zero negative influence on the sound, I usually find that the sonic advantages very often outweigh the sonic disadvantages...and below roughly a 100hz or so... | |
| Cheapest volume control B_limo, yes, not really the way to go here. I've never tried it, but, on the face of it, it doesn't look as promising as the Goldpoint to me. Hopefully it may just be a matter of being a little patient for the right deal to surface, whether a Gold... | |
| Cheapest volume control In my view and as near as I can tell, the Axiom looks fairly interesting. This one is new to me and I'm not sure exactly how he gets the Alps pot out of the signal path, but, if that approach is sound, then I believe I might be considering that th... | |
| Cheapest volume control This is all FWIW and I'll defer to anyone who's used both the Lightspeed and the SYS (I've used neither), but I'm betting the SYS would likely be a step down - at least in the short run, til you could get something better, but if there's anything ... | |
| Amp frequency requirements for super tweeters? I didn't want so say anything earlier because I have not tried them myself, but I'm not really aware of anyone who has tried them and truly likes them... | |
| Amp frequency requirements for super tweeters? Is your amp simply rated to 20k or does it actually start to roll off at 20k? If the latter, then yes, you'll likely need an amp that can handle the frequency range covered by the supertweeters. If your DAC (or source), amp and DCX all can cover u... | |
| Question on speaker hookup wire upgrade It may be better to leave them separated - IF you can maintain a separation distance of at least, say, 6-8" along their length. If not, then it may be better to twist them together. If you're still in any doubt, you can always try it one way awhil... | |
| Luxman R-115 vs Nad 7175PE Was a longtime owner of the 115 and always loved it. Haven't heard that particular NAD. Had the 115 hooked up to some Magnat (German), near-full-range speakers and the bass never quit even when cranked, the mids were natural and warm (yet balanced... | |
| Speaker type: is more affected by room acoustics Neither, inherently. You could say that monitors (the smaller ones with limited bass output) are possibly less likely to run into standing wave problems, but that would probably simply be due mainly to the comparative reduction of bass energy in t... | |
| Most overrated audio manufacturers? The "crazy profit margins" are still very much relative within the audio industry. Some companies continue to offer top-drawer products and services at realistic prices and some are preoccupied with the stratosphere. And you could lay as much blam... | |
| Most overrated audio manufacturers? I think I agree that Wilson is a candidate. That company hasn't really seemed to make any sort of attempt at innovation since they began and look to me like they intend to get by on pretty much pedigree alone. Maybe the worst actor to me is PS Aud... | |
| Best AC line conditioning devices? Also, forgot to mention that Alan has a facebook testbed group that he likes to keep in the neighborhood of around 300 people or so. As a member I have first crack at buying his newest stuff for at least 50% off retail. These are essentially proto... | |
| Best AC line conditioning devices? Oops, sorry about that...and my delayed response. Alan Maher Designs on facebook (Alan P Maher), or alanmaherdesigns.net for his official site that is still somewhat under construction, although there's some info there, but you can send him a fb m... | |
| Best AC line conditioning devices? For that, I've been using an Alan Maher Designs Tricell Platform. It's an isolation platform that reduces noise - just put the component on it and plug the platform in. Doesn't draw any wattage from the wall, it only connects to ground. After 3 da... |