jdoris
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| Am I going to regret the Gallo 3.1s? I haven't heard the 3.1, but 3.5 and Stradas are remarkable regards soundstaging and imaging: mouth the right size, above the guitar, etc. (Recording dependant, of course.) Pretty magical, although it's an interesting question how that would wear ... | |
| Floorstanding speakers vs. Standmount speakers&sub Gallo 3.5s with optional bass amp? Could be done at your price point. Matching subs could be added if they still didn't go deep enough. Floorstanders small enough to be quite unobtrusive, though weird looking. Outrageous imaging and soundstaging; ... | |
| Can DAC with volume control act as Pre-amp? It's going to depend on the particular pieces in question, but many around here will say they prefer using a pre or integrated to using the volume control in their DAC. I have the Perfect Wave DAC, and even inserting a very inexpensive Pre (an old... | |
| Is upgrading worth it? I expect the music of an era gets recorded with an eye towards the equipment of an era, which might account for the "vintage effect" described in the OP. I remember being shocked at how "right" Dylan's "Desire" sounded on some old speakers from th... | |
| looking for advice on bookshelf speakers I'm also sensitive to edgy highs, and I also commend the Carbon 7s. Since Dyn's are getting mentioned here, I'll go out on a limb and say I prefer the Carbon's to the much more expensive C-1s. But the Carbons are a bit above the OPs stated pricepo... | |
| which power cable for Pass Labs XA30.5 I have the INT-30A, and use a BPT PC to good effect.If you read around here, I think you'll find that Pass stuff has the reputation for being relatively insensitive to PC changes, and as I recall the Pass literature suggests the same.But when I AB... | |
| New Speakers for $2000 Useful to know speaker placements constraints and rm size, but I'd definitely consider:Selah Verita Fritz Carbon 7sThe Selah's a bit over your price range (I think there's been an increase), Carbon's a bit under. Both Rick and Fritz very worth cha... | |
| PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade A couple nights back, I brought my Mk I to Sgr's house, and we A/Bed it against the Mk II in his system (which is sounding very impressive, btw). All present agreed the Mk II is a very noticeable improvement, particularly in areas such as detail, ... | |
| Any experience with BPT clean power center I have used the CPC for several years, and recommend it, especially at the price. Whyn't you give Chris a call? He knows a lot, and is a helpful guy.For additional piece of mind, your electrician can install a whole house surge protector, for arou... | |
| Live Performances Gone Awry I agree with Entrope. One of the incredible things about classical is that the performers never give anything less than a faultlessly professional performance. :) | |
| Live Performances Gone Awry This is a great thread, people! Thanks! -- and keep 'em coming!I've seen Lucinda grumpy and Jerry spacey, but sadly (or happily), I don't seem to have anything truly memorable to add.John | |
| Has anyone heard of guitarist Blind Gary? Best recording of Rev. Gary Davis? Thx,John | |
| Should I try separates Just went the opposite direction, and am (for the moment) very glad I did. I like the simplicity, and am happy to save on the wires. Theoretically, there may be advantages to shorter signal path and fewer connections. In my case, the sound is bett... | |
| Grace Potter and the Nocturnals? I enjoy "This is Somewhere."When I saw GP&N, it put me in the mind of a Van Halen cover band fronted by Tina Turner -- I suppose you might think this a good or bad thing, depending on your taste. I wouldn't have thought it possible for someone... | |
| anyone using Adona racks ? SYMPOSIUM ISIS the best rack sound wise.Interesting. How did this get established?John |