kennyc
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| Need input on new speakers When I demoed the KEF LS50 (before meta), I also demoed the KEF R700 floorstander which sounded similar but with bass extension. So maybe a used KEF R700 here . I demoed multiple Zu but it never resonated with me- from the many forum comments... | |
| Speaker upgrade to a large room @jetset You may want to ask on WBF (What’s Best Forum) who have more experience with costlier gear like your proposed Alex/Alexia. Also, maybe reach out to Wilson Audio. | |
| Short List of speaker Upgrade Generally speaking, each brand usually has a house sound. So if your dealer has the speakers to demo, it’s best to demo for yourself to find the sonics that subjectively resonates with you. If you demo, best to bring your own CDs/vinyl to hear ... | |
| NEW Tekton Design Speakers - The Bonnevilles Interesting. From its size and number of bass units, it seems to meant for large rooms at a somewhat reasonable price considering the quantity of transducers. Using horns for treble and midrange, I’d expect fast clean sound. At 100db but at it s... | |
| New Amp Advice +1 @soix Maybe Westminster REI monoblocks - great reviews, runs cool, sliding class A SS. I’m looking to demo what may be my end-game amp | |
| Final Analog Upgrades +1 used PS Audio Stellar Phono Maybe Austin AudioWorks Black Swan | |
| Thickest Power cord with Power distributor? +1 @jond - try and listen | |
| It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You? @waytoomuchstuff Your gratitude is appreciated. Yes, sifting through reviews is not easy to sift through. Some decry that there are not enough “negative” reviews, therefore there seems to be a bias which is somewhat true. But: if reviewers ... | |
| XM tuners/ receivers @glennewdick I picked up a Kenwood L-02T based on their shootout here | |
| What actually determines volume power? Is it watts? @dman777 It would be helpful if you disclosed brand+model speakers so that we can get an idea of power needed. Also, seems your mistaken, the Yamaha AS-3200 amp is only 100/150wpc 8/4ohms as per Stereophile and retailer Crutchfield, which is on... | |
| Turntable Quandry Agree that cart and/or turntable would yield sonic benefits. However, if the OP is still running stock cabling, this is highly likely a sonic bottleneck relative to the level of their audio components. | |
| Adding a tube amp is a good idea? Yes, it will sound different. Yes you should try to find out tube sonics for yourself. I have 2 audio chains - SS neutral linear dropping the noise floor, and an 100db speaker to investigate tubes sonics starting with flea watt SET 300b amps. I ... | |
| It Pegged the Needle on My "BS Meter". Now, I'm A Believer. Ever Happen to You? @waytoomuchstuff Because of high uncertainty due to each individual unique situation: different components/systems different rooms different noise floors different hearing abilities different personal sonic preferences different power ... | |
| Where's the next weak link in my analog chain? …Cost $500 to replace the needle. That really hurt!… @mswale If your phono stage can handle it, maybe get a Soundsmith cartridge because the needle replacement is much more affordable | |
| ARE SUPER EXPENSIVE STREAMERS REALLY WORTH IT @nubiann In high-tech computing, only the data integrity and timing matters. However, in high-end audio, it’s more than just delivering the data, the data rides on an analog stream that often pick up noise. Even one’s audio components can intr... |