johnnyb53
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| Turntable recommendations under $1500 8-26-09: Nick_srThree Technics SL-1200s or only one with a tone arm upgrade.For a review of an SL1200 fitted with a SME 309, download ToneAudio Magazine issue #22 here, and go to the review on page 15, "The Journeyman Audiophile: TakingThe Technic... | |
| The Richard Clark "all amps sounds the same" test 08-18-09: RpfefPersonally, I would love to be able to take part in a fair double blind comparison. I do believe double blind tests are by far the best way to get at the truth of our own perceptions. ... What I want to find out is if my perceptions... | |
| Can speakers be too large for a room 11x18 is on the small side for Sofias, but I think it should work. From your description, it sound like your room is pretty heavily damped, so that may be part of why you have to goose the volume for the Sofias to come alive. Maybe you need to pul... | |
| Budget DAC vs new Player 08-13-09: Opteron05...While I recognize that all cables and connectors can have a significant effect on sound, my limited budget forces me to look for the greatest dollar cost / benefit in my system. ...So, for now, at least, I feel that I would r... | |
| The Richard Clark "all amps sounds the same" test 08-12-09: LightminerMrTennis and Atmasphere - give the guy a call. Here is one page with the info. Win the jackpot that a couple thousand people haven't won of $10,000 that he offers for winning!One year later and you still seem to confuse us with... | |
| Budget DAC vs new Player 08-10-09: Johnnyb53What type of digital link are you using between the Rotel player and the NAD pre/pro?08-11-09: Opteron05I am now using a 1 meter digital coax cable to link the two.Uh, yeah, but what kind, what quality? You can use anything from... | |
| Dahlquist speakers 08-10-09: GriffinconstLooks like I can get MA RS6 on here used for $600-800. Do you guys think this is a good deal rather than buying expensive older used speakers?I'm with Seattle_Mike on this: Although there are many audio "classics' out there, ... | |
| Budget DAC vs new Player What type of digital link are you using between the Rotel player and the NAD pre/pro? | |
| Vintage speakers from the 70's and 80's 08-10-09: JohnkAltec models 14 15 19 604 9844bMy favorite Altec from that era was their model 874 Segovia. It was an oversized bookshelf 3-way (25"x14"x12"), a common format of the time.It was a sealed enclosure and worked well on a wider range of... | |
| Vintage speakers from the 70's and 80's Another vote for the ADS L-810. I had a pair as well as the later column version with similar drivers, the L-1090, and they had a very similar sound; the 810 may have had the advantage on bass response. The 1970's-'80s ADS speakers anticipated how... | |
| Dahlquist speakers 08-08-09: GriffinconstHey Mike, I'm from Seattle too, well, Tacoma.Can you elaborate on your reply? I've only heard of the 12's and no one here seems to know anything about them.I was beginning to think the DQ-12 was a typo, but they do exist out ... | |
| How to fix my detailed, accurate but BRIGHT system I have a lot of glass and all tile floors. Room treatment is not an option as this is our main living space. Should I try a tube DAC, Tube Pre., tube Buffer? How do I warm up the sound I'm getting?Sorry, but it *has* to be room treatment. Nothing ... | |
| Dahlquist speakers 08-06-09: GriffinconstAlong the same line, how about a/d/s 810 or 880? Were they in the same league as the Dahlquists? I've heard the soft dome mid is SWEET.Just to be clear, I wouldn't spend $1000 on the used speakers but wondered if they compare... | |
| which budget integrated amp Rotel, NAD or other 08-06-09: Rodm3878I nominate the NEW Onkyo A-5VL. It just came out in July 2009. It has phono input MM/MC, a built-in DAC, Burr-Brown 192KHZ/24 bits and optical/coaxial digital inputs. I've only seen pictures at onkyousa.com. Check it out, Maybe a... | |
| Upgrading from Wilson Sophia 2's? 08-05-09: No_moneyIf you have a Transparent dealer near you ask for a loaner kit. Ultra or above for that nice of a setup. My local Wilson dealer always does a great job of setting up their Wilsons to sound their best. I have heard the Sofia 2, Wa... |