jswarncke
Responses from jswarncke
| Pros and cons for loading Totem Forest Just out of curiosity - how and why does lead affect resale if it is removed? Incidentally, on someone's suggestion, rather than sand (which tends to attract moisture) I used kitty litter to load my Forests. Don't laugh - it smells nice, does not ... | |
| Buzz/hum from Spectron Musician II amplifier. Thanks for the reply. I looked at the Spectron website, but would be interested to hear your long term impressions on the upgrade. Seems the price is right for 90%+ of MIII performance (if that is the case).I noticed that you are using DH speakers... | |
| Buzz/hum from Spectron Musician II amplifier. When I spoke to the guys at CI, they confirmed that there is a maximum draw per plug on XDC-2. I don't know whether you can do what you propose, but the CI guys can tell you very quickly I am sure. I think in the traditional configuration the max ... | |
| Buzz/hum from Spectron Musician II amplifier. Problem was completely solved with a Channel Islands Audio XDC-2 AC filter. definitely transformer hum from DC noise riding on the eAC line. | |
| Atlanta, Ga. Just checking in to say hello. I am also from Atlanta. Although I will be out of town May 1, it would be interesting to share systems and experiences locally. I notice from an old Atl Audio Society post that a couple of the guys from Variety Playh... | |
| Best 5-10 Rock Recordings? There are several obvious Pink Floyd,Beatles and Steely Dan choices, which are almost always reference quality recordings. I will try to recommend a few that are less obvious, but which keep me coming back repeatedly.Stevie Wonder - Innervisions a... | |
| Need reco for IC to tame a bit of Tpsonic, have you heard the DH Labs Q-10 cable? Part of the reason I bought it (used) is that it DH Labs would replicate the remote Sense design, and it has mated well to the amplifier for others. . .Just curious. I may try a different speaker cab... | |
| Best recordings to demonstrate soundstage? Ojgalli, your point is well taken, but many of us like rock and roll, and they just don't make rock and roll by putting four guys in a room with two mikes. Some records do make for a convincing approximation of soundstage, however - including almo... | |
| Totem Forest or Acoustic Zen Adagio I have to echo Rumadian's comment. I have Forests in a 15 by 17 by 10 foot room. I have them 7 feet apart, with the tweeters about 3.5 feet off the back wall and 4 feet off the side walls, aimed straight ahead to a listening sofa 9 feet away. You ... | |
| Miles Davis "Sketches Of Spain" I got this document from Ferrari, and must say it is a real treat. Thanks for sharing this. | |
| Best recordings to demonstrate soundstage? John Mellencamp - Whenever We WantedTears for Fears - Raoul and the Kings of SpainShelby Lynn - I amSting - Soul CagesSeal - Human BeingsPaul Lusson trio playing the Satie Gymonopidie | |
| Buzz/hum from Spectron Musician II amplifier. Thanks - this seems to be the consensus in the cross post as well. I am going to take the amp to another house and see what happens, and see if I can diagnose the voltage, as well. | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music Jeff Buckley - Lover You Should Have Come Over. For lyrics, melody, and arrangement this is hard to beat. The opening lines:"Looking out the door I see the rain fall upon the funeral mournersParading in a wake of sad relations as their shoes fill ... | |
| best sub-sat system for less than $2000 Check out the various lower end systems from Paradigm, including the Cinema series. Their construction, quality of materials, attention to detail, and most importantly, SOUND, are amazing every price point. They are pretty widely distributed, so y... | |
| Best All In One Learning Remote $500 I have not bought it yet, but my local dealer is pushing the Marantz RC 5200 - has anybody used it? |