joeb
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| What was your first system, & did you like it? Well, my first system was a crystal radio set that I used to play with under the covers when I was supposed to be asleep. It worked pretty good, sometimes I even got LA!But then me and my brother got a hand-me-down motorala combo tubed radio and 7... | |
| Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi? Some of you guys are trying to use "a live performance" as a yardstick to measure or categorize the quality of sound reproduced by a speaker. I for one have never liked most "live" performances. The accoustics in most halls, amphitheatres, outdoor... | |
| Room size and dimensions Room dimensions are just the first step in building the room, other issues include the construction materials themself, sound transmission factors, wiring etc. Before you start, may I suggest you do additonal research. A couple of books that will ... | |
| Dedicated lines/surge protectors? Les,you are busy tonight aren't you? Well I will have to look up this companyThanks | |
| Cd player or Nautilus 804 As a former owner of the 804's (I now own the 803's) I can tell you that the right electronics make a big difference. I ran mine with a Classe CA300 and it was a pretty fantastic combo. I also tried it with my HT set up; a Harmon Kardon 500, only ... | |
| Soundstage/Imaging and The Room There's no way you could have anything but horrible imaging with those room dimensions. Forget wires etc. And it's not just the ceiling height. The sound waves are traveling a 40' length, bouncing off (concrete?) walls and traveling back to you an... | |
| Totem or B&W? If you're not in a hurry, you can probably get a pair of BW 602's on line for $250. or slightly more. And given your choices, you'd probably be happy with them. If not, sell them, trade up, you have nothing to lose. I have a set of 602's that I on... | |
| New batch of Albert Porter's cryo treated Hubbells Thanks Albert,This is the first step on wiring my new listening room. I am about to put the roof on this week and will get to wiring next. Now to figure out where to put them. | |
| Your approach to shipping electronics? I have had 5 pieces of "expensive" electronics all shipped via UPS. They were all packaged in the original boxes by the previous owner. Everyone of them made it here in perfect condition. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 49 ford pick up, all the latest updates, went from 6 volt to 12 volt and then added an 8 track! Man the chicks dig me!jb | |
| "Best" cable for BW N.804 Jm, thanks, I'll check them outjb | |
| Separate ground for dedicated line This is a bit off topic, but my new listening room is being built over the garage, very close to the power line and a utility co. transformer. On wall runs paralell to the power lines a mere 10' from the wall. I am worried about electrical interfe... | |
| halogen lighting? Ken,No, don't worry, you didn't mislead me. I know not to run the lights on the same circuits as the audio. And I usually tune in to both Bob and Ernies posts on the tech side. Both, as well as Albert and so many others here have been very helpful... | |
| halogen lighting? Ken,Thanks, that really helps clarify things. Obviously, with your system you would clearly hear any "hum" coming from your dimmers. I will see if I can locate those switches. I can't help wondering if the cryo hubbles didn't also help? I just ord... | |
| halogen lighting? Ken, sounds like you're into h.t., maybe more than just stereo? I'm curious what your system is?jb |