johnnyb53
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| B&W PM1 with JL sub or 805D? I just heard the B&W PM1s this past Wednesday mated to B&W's own PV1D subwoofer. This was a superb ensemble, and there was no lack in lower midrange, upper bass, lower bass, or pretty much anything else. The specs of the 805 and PM1 are no... | |
| I just heard the Wilson Alexandria XLF's Wednesday Jfrech:What dac where they using?The used the Meridian touchscreen Sooloos as the user interface and media library. I'm pretty sure they fed the Sooloos digital output to a Meridian Source 600 controller, and from there directly into the D'Agostin... | |
| Ads 1290's I've seen them listed for more in audio stores that sell used gear. You might get them for a little less on eBay, but by the time you pay shipping you'd be paying more. And the only way you know you're getting near mint is if you see the speakers ... | |
| Changing from Vinyl to Digital in Brave New World 02-29-12: Jfrech...My only point of contention on the posters above is a killer good sacd transport still beats hi rez computer, at least in my system. SACD's are plentiful if you listen to classical or a bit less plentiful on jazz. Some of my Jaz... | |
| Changing from Vinyl to Digital in Brave New World Another thing on the downsizing: high quality small monitors sonically have a lot in common with panel speakers--lack of box colorations, excellent imaging, fast transparent midrange, not much bass below 50 Hz, etc. Actually, if you want a small r... | |
| Changing from Vinyl to Digital in Brave New World If you are this accustomed to a life of vinyl and tubes, if you *must* downsize and digitaize, I recommend you do so at the highest resolution available. I attend a high end open house annually at my local high end store, and to these ears, I find... | |
| The Mechanic There must be a pair of the big Meridian floorstanders in some studio's props department because they show up with some regularity in depictions of penthouses and other upscale flats.And I too marveled that a $199 cartridge (Ortofon 2M Red) would ... | |
| Best Speakers for around $2000 High quality speakers for a 12x12 room? I can't think of a better reason to get a pair of Nola Boxers. Professional reviews:Absolute SoundPositive Feedback Issue 46Positive Feedback Issue 49Absolute Sound Comparison of DALI Mentor Menuet and Nola ... | |
| Best cable connection for 2ch speakers? When you say "analog," I'm assuming you mean an analog source like a record player or analog tape. If you mean which way to connect a CD player to a line stage, it depends on how good the player's built-in DAC is compared to an external DAC or bui... | |
| Best cable connection for 2ch speakers? I like analog for 2-channel. IMO analog provides more low level resolution and better phase relationships, creating a lush soundstage from 2 channels. I think one reason surround took off with digital is because 2-channel digital is a bit threadba... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS 02-24-12: MapmanFUnny, I used to sell many Japanese turntables back in their 70's heyday, both belt and direct drive.Funny, so did I. I would say that the DDs didn't come in to blow away the belt drives, they blew away the idler drive turntables. ... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS 02-23-12: MapmanIts hard to discern that the original table is one of the best when so many custom tweaks are needed to deliver the bomb in performance.Whenever a device is modded and a performance difference results, its now a different beast.It ... | |
| Stupid speaker test question...please help a n00b 02-22-12: UnsoundPlease define "typical room"?Of course there are many listening room configurations, some on a slab, some suspended floor, some with 8' ceilings, some with high or vaulted ceilings, some with enclosed rooms, some with open archite... | |
| Stupid speaker test question...please help a n00b Basically, if you create a loudspeaker to measure well in an anechoic chamber (the only way you can accurately evaluate its output), it will sound unnatural in a number of ways when placed in a room. Some loudspeakers are designed (e.g., James, Mi... | |
| Let's hear from Long Time Owners Any technology-driven product area is subject to changes and improvements over time. It's not like most of us are constantly upgrading furniture, carpeting, or large appliances. Computers and cars, yes, because they're technology-driven. I have a ... |