jafreeman
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| Why Don't More People Love Audio? Yeah, it's not so appealing to just sit and listen anymore--back in the 70's, this was normal, though. Music on a system was a social event--music and party--sit around and listen. TV was not engaging--didn't look good then, not even with a VHS ta... | |
| What is the best sounding amp for Maggies 3.7? What amps are used to "voice" Magnepan speakers? Try to find this out--there has been a long-standing relationship between Magnepan and Audio Research here in the Twin Cities. You may want to call Audio Perfection, the only authorized dealer for b... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... KN, I'd like to think you could get off you hands and knees......If you had a solid stand for your turntable, you know there wouldn't be any vibrations coming up through the floor--only through the air. Question is, would the energy in the air cau... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... There's no arguing with bedrock. Yes, newer homes have engineered floor joists that flex quite a bit with foot traffic. KN, are you in the basement, or on a slab? | |
| On the draining of resonance..... To me, music is my spirituality--it amazes, humbles and uplifts me. The system is my altar, out of which all nourishment flows. To acquire better sound is to bring a deeper reverence. It is a material pursuit in the interest of a spiritual revelat... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... KN, in the Socratic tradition, your wisdom lies in not having knowledge of even one thing going forth, only to emerge with truth. I like to think so, anyway. Having little electronic knowledge, my DIY efforts have centered on the areas of room aco... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... Tnanks, KN. Maple shade makes very nice looking stands and platforms, brass, etc. and look effective. Although I would not scrap my solid maple table/stands, the granite slabs I am using have turned out to be mostly a sonic bust. I now have protot... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... Nobody really knows why any particular type of footer will sound good with a particular piece of equipment. Good point, Psag, although some intuition may just help predict an outcome, e.g., your mention of a rigid, metal coupling of a tube amp wou... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... Thanks for taking the time, KN. It's not that I doubt resonance occurs or that it does not need treatment. I'm just trying to get my head around this draining concept underneath the chassis on "mass loaded" points. I do listen to a GNSC modded CDP... | |
| On the draining of resonance..... Sure, resonant vibrations do occur--damping materials on interior walls, heavy transports, platters--all doing their job at the source. it's these claims of draining vibrations out from the top and killing them from the bottom, and it all takes pl... | |
| DIY Stereo Rack Maple, oak, birch, cherry--a good woodworker can use any wood you like, and in terms of board feet, you won't need that much, so cost differences between species should not be large. See my pics for stands built for me by a good friend and master ... | |
| Power Conditioner for your amplifier? The right conditioner will give you fuller body, a silky sheen and more bounce, but don't pay more than 5.95. | |
| Does HiRez really sound better? Even though live music recorded directly to a hi rez format sounds better, the fun still lies in getting the most out of the redbook standard. There's a lot more potential there than many have ever heard, because you have to spend some money on th... | |
| Ching Cheng Power Cords Ok, the anti-xx stuff has reviewed well, so they are better than coat hangers......... | |
| GNSC matinence Along with McIntosh and Audio Research, Wadia is now part of the Fine Sounds Group. For Wadia service, call Audio Research in MN for further direction. They may be a service center for Wadia now. GNSC was also located here in the Twin Cities area.... |