jcharvet
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| Blue Ray Audio? I have a small collection of Bluray Audio disc and find them worth it even using a PS3 connected to a high end two channel and multi channel set up. Since the Bluray Audio catalog is still limited, you might consider if you will listen to those th... | |
| Is no preamp really better that a good preamp? Rustler ... I have a similar set up using Martin Logan and Spectron running both digital and analog sources directly for a while. I eventually added a tube line stage. While I cannot say the sound was better per your original question, I enjoy the... | |
| Static electricity....again I have a lot of static also. I walk around barefoot when in the listening room, and the problem is solved. | |
| Listening volume Is this true for several types of music / recording? I would think listening level is ideal when music is played around the same level as it was recorded. For me 90dB is too loud for normal listening. I find a sweet spot of 75 - 85dB in my room an... | |
| Best short-lived band? Secession | |
| '80s vinyl sound like CDs? I have many duplicates of 80s rock and pop vinyl and CDs and play them in high quality CD and record players. Assuming the variables created by my gears are not being considered here, I find a few CDs and vinyls similar but on most cases, vinyl is... | |
| Is Coincident Statement Phono pre-amp an overkill Most likely if you really liked the sound of the active pre-amp. It is a matter of personal preference whether you use an active pre-amp or not. There are many discussions related to this topic within the forum. Also, as already pointed out, the C... | |
| Is Coincident Statement Phono pre-amp an overkill Thank you for clarifying. It further justifies that there is no need for me connect a digital source to the Statement Phono in my setup. If you are still considering this, most CD players without volume control have enough gain to start with, but ... | |
| Is Coincident Statement Phono pre-amp an overkill The Statement Phono adds an analog flavor to my digital source. It sounds very good. However, my Wadia 781i has its own volume control, and I prefer digital music to sound digital as-is. If you plan on hooking up a CD player, it will do the job as... | |
| Is Coincident Statement Phono pre-amp an overkill Worth every penny, especially when hooked up directly to the amp, which is how I have it. | |
| Would you upgrade to 3D for Blurays like Pac Rim? I rent from 3D Bluray Rental. It is not as fast and big as Netflix but their inventory is improving.I am enjoying 3D now despite some of its shortcomings, but you don't have to invest on the media to do so or use it to decide whether to jump into ... | |
| Are We Talking CDs And CDPs Out Of Existence? Convenience is heavily driven by listening preferences - those who listen to entire albums vs those who prefer select songs within albums. I can see myself abandoning all LPs, tapes and CDs along with their associated gear if I did not want to lis... | |
| Using Dipole Speakers in a Stereo System That's good to know. You can also try doubling the thickness of egg style foam to see if it improves some more.I think a higher density absorbing material will ultimately be your solution for the Odysseys if you are looking for further improvement... | |
| Using Dipole Speakers in a Stereo System Let us know how that turns out. | |
| Using Dipole Speakers in a Stereo System In my set up, I use two 2' wide by 4' tall panel. They are oriented so that they are covering the back end of the electrostatic frame and not the subwoofer enclosure. The idea is to eliminate the dipole reflection.You will get some effect by placi... |