johnread57
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| System that sounds so real it is easy to mistaken it is not live There has been some discussion about the new Magnapan LRS+ and matching full range Subwoofer as closely sounding like live music, presented at the Montreal HiFi Show. I haven’t heard but would certainly like to. Discuss Maggie LRS+ & matching... | |
| To couple, or not to couple, that is the question Funny I watched a video where the guy measured the speaker resonances using three different isolation methods on YouTube. I’ll see if I can find it and post it here. Here’s Credo Audio Switzerland demo of coupling vs de coupling: Speaker coupli... | |
| Time-Phase-Alignment- Point Source-Classical Musicians I wonder if you can measure time alignment outside of an anechoic chamber? Certainly don’t see ASR or others reporting any measurements if this is supposed to be important. I also observe many box speakers claiming time alignment in their design i... | |
| Streamer/DAC - Where is the value? @anotherbob you inspired me to explore the Tidal vs Qobuz question. My brief listening notes with a couple of Stan Getz tracks, Girl from Ipanema and Desafinado: Qobuz: slightly higher volume needs equalizing with Tidal. Sound image seems more s... | |
| Considering Towers in the $3000 range Owned the Elac 247.2 that are soundstage gems because of their Jet tweeters and made in Germany quality and piano finish. Just fill the living room with lovely sound and music. Owned both MS Gold 50 & 100’s that their quality speaks to the bra... | |
| Primaluna or not Primaluna I owned the PrimaLuna integrated using 6550 tubes and it was reliable and sounded good with my Elac 247.2 speakers. When I retrieved my Audio Research solid state D240 MKII I sold the PL. I found the PL a fuss free amp that is auto biased and whil... | |
| Best vibration isolation for speakers on carpet? I have heavy PMC MB2SE on thick carpet in my HT room. Carpet sits on underlay over the concrete floor. Any suggestions? They are quite unstable at the moment, their stands just sitting flush on the carpet. They rock all over the place. Thanks f... | |
| NEED TO REPLACE OLD FAITHFUL- WHICH AMP. SHOUD I CHOOSE I have a fully serviced Krell DUO XD 300 for sale here that would power your speakers easily and with the classic Krell linearity and headroom. Fyi, I’ve also had PassLabs, Luxman and currently have an ARC D240. But this Krell is a beauty. It’s wi... | |
| I think I just smoked my Amp I have a tech in Philly who has serviced my two ARC D240’s MKII’s and is a skilled tech. Let me know if you want an introduction. | |
| Anyone else feel like it’s the Wild Wild West? The Wild West can be a place of innovation too… there are stories here of pursuit of different options, like trying the Lampizator Baltic by one poster here that was a success for them. I never enjoyed my Amber III much. On the other hand, when I... | |
| OMG. What now? @psyop2 agree with your approach, try alternatives is the way to make step changes. And certainly if you are questioning your system. I tried a first rate (to me) tube based CD player (ARC Ref CD9 SE upgraded) and it was a significant uplift in r... | |
| CD players = dead? @jafant yes the vanilla Pioneer LX800 SE has been put back into service. The MW Pioneer was a piece of trash, measured and reported and then sold. The Standard Pioneer LX800 with only EMI RFI upgrades is running nicely. It has a super image but I... | |
| CD players = dead? I must say I am still stuck on the ARC Ref CD9 with quad dacs, two per channel as the best I've heard. Leaves all my previous Esoteric gear behind including cdp and clocks etc. And running my streamer through this unit via coaxial also uplifts my ... | |
| Calling All Ex - Shindo Preamp Owners Whilst this is esteemed company as I listen to this review I went fully balanced with Audio Research with tube output Ref CD9 into the SS combo LS10SE and D240 MKII. Awesome resolution from the quad DAC’s in the CDP. So a fully balanced c... | |
| Which DACs are known to be sweet/rich/relaxed? Another vote for an Acoustic Research solution. In my case I replaced my Esoteric K03Xs because it was sharp on the leading edges, no matter what cables amps preamps or speakers. I was lucky to find an AR Ref CD9. This is an all tube affair and si... |