jonwolfpell
Responses from jonwolfpell
| Vibration Control Thus far, from the responses here, links provided & other information I found on the internet, I have found nothing that explains in any logical way why physical vibration affects solid state circuitry. I’m going to ask a few people I know w/... | |
| Vibration Control I know that most everything can matter in an even decent mid fi system & noise is a real enemy of high level resolution. That said, how does minimal physical vibration create noise in a solid state electronic circuit? Any EE’s out there who un... | |
| What was the most expensive record that you ever bought ? Mobile Fidelity “Original Master Recording “ ( whatever that means) of The Beatles White Album in about 2000 for $75 in mint condition. | |
| Your Ultimate Phono Preamp: Which One Would You Choose? I’ve never heard another good phono stage w/ my t vinyl set up so I can’t say it’s better or worse than anything else mentioned but I’ve really enjoyed my Art Audio Vinyl One for over 20 years & it’s still in production today. It’s tubed, ple... | |
| Would you move to a bigger house if you could just to have a better listening room ? Great question! I’m very fortunate & have a nice, modest sized house (2400 sq ft) on a nice lake in MA w/ a good sounding large living room (20’ x 25’ & cathedral ceiling peaking at 12’) for my system. I couldn’t be much happier but that... | |
| Cornwall IV vs. Volti Rival, Razz; Razz v. 1, 2, 3 -- what changed? I’ve heard the Cornwalls a few different times & own the Volti Rivals. I prioritize dynamics that imo only highly sensitive speakers can offer effortlessly making it easier on both the amp & speakers & offer a “live music” sound. The... | |
| Dirty little secret of Pedigreed, decades old Speaker line - no one will address ATC has really changed their excellent done midrange driver much since the early 80’s & it’s still considered amongst the best . Why fool w/ excellence ? There’s examples of good & not great sounding versions of virtually every speaker... | |
| I don't get it...Exile on main Street-Blue Music is an art form. We all like different things which can change over time as well.. As most understand here as well, this also can apply to the sound systems that reproduce the music. | |
| Audiophile Comedy My father gave me a copy of this many years ago: http://www.realoldiesradio.com/docs/EV/EV_13-5.pdf | |
| Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review Adrian of Audio Excellence of Canada on YouTube generally provides very informative, detailed reviews of equipment describing features, operation, sound qualities & comparisons to other stuff WITHOUT of course wasting your time trying to have ... | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change Many things can become an addiction taken to an e extreme. Looking for the next “high” to try to momentarily satisfy the urge. As long as the need for the funds for the hifi gear doesn’t force you to do bad things, cool. It can be a nice source fo... | |
| Are your record surfaces as silent as CDs? Similar to the analog vs digital approach to sound reproduction & generally, CD’s either work w/ virtually no surface noise or they don’t work at all & records always have some surface noise from the penny on the head shell department stor... | |
| DAC Suggestions Merason DACS look great. I will definitely be checking them & the Bricasti’s at Axpona. Thanks everyone! | |
| DAC Suggestions Thanks very much for all the recommendations- the hunt begins. I’ll be in the Chicago area to visit a relative the weekend of Axpona so I’ll go at least one day & hope to check some of them out there.. | |
| Volti v Charney v Rethm I’ve only heard the Rethms at a few shows with unfamiliar associated equipment but they did sound beautiful in the midrange & very pleasing overall but not truly full range & not near as good up loud. They & I’ll guess the Charney’s, w... |