jeffseight
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| Downsizing: Separates>Integrated --PSAudio>Pass Labs I own the Pass INT25 in a medium sized room driving Fritz Carrera BE's. They do not require a lot of power. Lotta magic there. I have heard the newer Luxman INTs. One about $7k and the other $9k. They are both very musical and likely just as go... | |
| What was the craziest location that you made an audio purchase from? Early in December while driving north thru California on I-5 I phoned in an order for LRS+ speakers. | |
| Can the level of pleasure derived from music be measured? Was hoping for a researcher familiar with this kind of study. Contact-great movie. Are you folks who say no up on the brain testing going on these days Always fun to stir up the crowd! | |
| A ridiculously cheap cable riser. Thought I would share this with you all. At Axpona last month I paid attention to who used cable risers and if any seemed truly committed to them. The answer is- maybe 70% of the rooms use risers at all. Of that 70%, none seemed to care that th... | |
| What are your favorite songs or albums for illustrating a deep soundstage? Chesky Jazz for Audiophiles Volume 3 Track 47 | |
| Subwoofer recommendation Used Paradigms | |
| "But it sounds better at night...." A. Lower background noise: -Turning off the Refrigerator or at least the ice maker. -Shut off the a/c or heating system -Close all the drapes or window coverings One person breathing will raise the noise floor by 20dB. So be alone. As fa... | |
| Is there a ceiling limit on what you are willing to pay for an audio component? So this is to see if your budget is somewhat in line with others? I see the merit in knowing that. But the 8 people who respond will be the Lamm owners. Except me. My terms: I buy used. Except my Innuos Zen 3. 1-2 months old preferably w... | |
| The most tower like stand mount under $4k The speakers I own are the most musical in your price range. Fritz Carrera 7 BE. New $3,500. Used $2,500. 30 day home trial. Buy the Dynaudio 20 stands from Dedicated Audio (deal) and bolt them together. After that I would look at the Paradi... | |
| Danny Richie on loudspeaker design. He takes on a task nobody else wanted and provides legitimate enhancements for a fee. | |
| Advice on how to liquidate system I will offer a prayer for you | |
| Posting the wrong MSRP: why? Those posters are doing you a favor by signaling their true colors. Buyer beware. Maybe just move on. | |
| Are Buchardt A500 Signature Edition A Good Choice For First Speakers? Buchardts can sound amazing. So Can ATC or ProAcs or Genelecs and another dozen in the active, great sounding bookshelf category. Audience makes an active, one-way desktop that sounds great. Be aware the Michael Borresen said that Active spea... | |
| Class D ICEpower 1200as2 vs. Purifi 1ET7040SA amplifiers I hope to have an A/B comparison of several popular class D amps at the PNW AudioFest June 23-25th in Seattle. Come by for a listen! | |
| Boressen speakers I agree with the Borresen /Joseph comparison above. No one mentioned the patent Borresen holds. I listened to Lars Christensen at RMAF? a few years back give a 6 minute dissertation on how differently made the Borresen products are as compar... |