jhills
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| If cost was no factor, what system would you build as your main audio system? Thanks all for all the great input on what would make a realistically great dream system.@tecknik There is a reason why megabuck systems have megabuck cabling.I understand your point, but, as I am a realist and (to a point) a purest, I would have ... | |
| LOUNDSPEAKER FOR $10,000.00 PER PAIR @fleschler I totally agree about room treatments. Also important is, even minor, adjustments to speaker placement....Jim | |
| LOUNDSPEAKER FOR $10,000.00 PER PAIR @fleschler $1.5 million Von Schweikert Ultra 11/VAC 450IQ/Kronos systemThe next time I have an extra $1.5 million and a concert sized hall to fill, I'll have to pick up one of those systems. For now, in my little 14'x26' music room, I'll stick wit... | |
| LOUNDSPEAKER FOR $10,000.00 PER PAIR kjl1065Sorry, not sure what the size of your listening room is (I don't think you mentioned) but when referring to my space I'm thinking of a medium sized room - mine is approx. 14'x26' with12' cathedral ceiling. In 45 years of audio, I've heard f... | |
| LOUNDSPEAKER FOR $10,000.00 PER PAIR For my space, either nicely refurbished Apogee Duetta Signatures or the Magnapan 3.7is - both are under 10K. I also would consider the Quad ESL-2912 or the Spatial Audio X2 Modular - both right at 10K....Jim | |
| If cost was no factor, what system would you build as your main audio system? Thanks for all of the great ideas. It’s amazing how much good stuff, vintage and cutting edge modern, is out there and what a diversity we, as audiophiles, have in regards to the equipment that best satisfies our need for good music.I mentioned in... | |
| If cost was no factor, what system would you build as your main audio system? @robertplong Most specifically for home...Jim | |
| Blocking the propaganda I haven't subscribed to any audio magazine publications for a good number of years, but I do believe that publications like Stereophile, Audio Review and others, helped gel my interest in audio - going back to the early 80s. Back then, aside from... | |
| I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary? The American standard ANSI tolerance of electrical supply is given at 120v +/- 5% @ 60Hz. That would be 114v - 126v. Most US power supply companies operate well within that range and 120v electrical devices, including audio components, are require... | |
| I've got the Summertime Blues. Power conditioner necessary? For several years I lived in an area that’s electric power was supplied with large diesel generators, bad wires and noisy transformers. Running my equipment through a APC power conditioner, on it’s own circuit, helped clean most of the noise and s... | |
| Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK... @satbox Others have said the same, regarding the Hegel H360 with the A3s.Happy listening...Jim | |
| Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK... I agree with Al, regarding using the 2 ohm tap on the VAC, when paired with the A3s. I have no doubt that the Magicos could sound very good when paired with the right equipment, as well as a lot of care given to set up and room treatment...Jim | |
| Best audio companies and dealers BrystonRogue AudioMagnepanModWrightVandersteen AudioThe crew at "The Thirsty Ear" audio - some 35 years back in beautiful, Bozeman, MT | |
| Auditioned Magico A3 - VERY DARK... @ebm It perplexes me why it should take a $25K amp, a $10K or $15K pre-amp and $10K worth of cables to make a $10K pr. of speakers sound impressive!?I’ve auditioned a VAC Phi 200, tubed amp, with several different speakers, including: Wilson Audio... | |
| Connect a sub to stereo system The first and biggest mistake made with subs, is asking/expecting them to do the work of your primary speakers in the area of mid base. Most good floor standing speakers, including your R28Fs are quite capable above 40hz - don't expect your subs t... |