kennyc
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| Any normal size speakers that sound like Volti OP- Horn woofer are necessarily large to accommodate the longer bass wavelength. The closest thing to your Volti is likely their smaller models which should get you similar treble and midrange, but the bass may not sound as effortless and/or exte... | |
| WHY CABLES MATTER! @smurfstain high-end audio sonic preferences is highly subjective, there is no perfect system or component- it’s all a facsimile of real music. Also, we have different budgets. Bottom line, we cannot tell you what you’ll like. What we can do is m... | |
| Which receivers have decent stereo performance? Outlaw Audio RR2160 new here If purchasing a used/vintage receiver, worn parts may need replacement meaning added costs and time. | |
| Looking for... Integrated tube amp with phono Audio Research I/50 integrated amplifier, which costs $5500, optional MM/high-output MC phono module ($750) if it is installed. (There is also an optional DAC module for $1000.) comes w remote. Very positive reviews here and here. Since this is a ... | |
| Considering a Backert Rhythm 1.4, talk me out of it +1 BACKERT LABS Rhythm 1.3 linestage tube, which I was targeting as my first tube preamp, but recently discovered Mola Mola Makua preamp which has great reviews also and has quality phono stage and DAC options. My SS pre is Constellation Inspirat... | |
| Are You A Disciplined Audiophile? I have plenty of “will” power, it’s the “won’t that’s the problem Center Stage footers requires a lot of patience as break-in is lengthy an and a sonic roller coaster before finally settling | |
| BAT VK3500 vs. Hegel H590 @macg19 The only way to scratch that curiosity itch is to try it out yourself, only you know what your sonic preferences are. I’m a fan of Hegel+Harbeth combo. T+A PA 3100HV - excellent choice, great price/performance. | |
| Need help choosing my first amp for my first speakers @jcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjcjc An audio chain usually consists of a source (turntable, digital DAC, FM tuner, tape), preamplifier (sometimes optional), amplifier, speakers. An “integrated” amp has both a preamp+amp, and sometimes includes a DAC, str... | |
| How important is the efficiency of a speaker to you? @rauliruegas I think we need to be more clear as to what we are discussing when it comes to lower sensitivity. There is little question that a lot of great speakers are in the less efficient camp, meaning that they are not in the 100db/w mode, bu... | |
| Example of a piece o’ crap, useless review Reviewers almost never give an actual bad review I somewhat agree, however it is common for reviewers to pick and choose which products to evaluate, often these products are at least average or above- that’s a major reason why fewer negative r... | |
| How important is the efficiency of a speaker to you? It is extremely important to acquire a speaker that has a good synergy with the amp that powers it. Tube gear is likely to be noisier than ss gear @daveyf agreed. However, one can get the speaker first then get the matching amp subsequently ... | |
| Loud vs. Tactile Bass My preference is for a tight accurate articulated bass that sonically seamlessly blends in with the rest of the audio frequency band that sounds like real instruments playing - sonic quality is the most important. I do not care for loud distorted ... | |
| Cable Break In for the Naysayers @rodman99999 A few months ago I tried to online research on how electricity flows beyond the "water" analogy and quickly got confused so I ceased for the time being. Good to know to stop researching. | |
| The $10,000 Question Maybe stretch to Audio Research I/50 integrated | |
| Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers I do not think Tekton speakers are good choice for people with arachnophobia. Ha! That’s a major reason why I don’t like it’s appearance. |