kennyc
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| Upgrade Path from Martin Logan 11A Impressions hybrid loudspeaker @kjl1065 I’m not familiar with your 3 choices, but +1 Joseph Audio Perspectives. Perlisten Audio and Monitor Audio speakers are another solid option with lots of very positive reviews. For high efficiency I’d choose Volti. | |
| Am I crazy to upgrade? I believe the concern the speakers are working if you are buying second hand “used”, then it’s best to demo before purchasing. It doesn’t apply to brand new as the warranty is implied. @mopowah - seems you are getting very large speakers, so my ... | |
| The HARD ROCK & HEAVY METAL Thread Continued AI definition: ”While "heavy rock" can sometimes be used interchangeably with "metal," generally, "metal" is considered a heavier and more aggressive subgenre of rock, often featuring more distorted guitar tones, faster tempos, darker lyrical the... | |
| How do you decide what to listen to? Same old stuff? @emergingsoul Perhaps try my bucket list item to revisit all songs on the 50s-70s Top 40/100 radio lists to discover forgotten songs. | |
| MusicDirect,, Looking for bait? | |
| Recommended amplification ….those who say more power equals better sound… It’s wise to match amplification and speakers, both technically and sonically. | |
| Yamaha NS 5000 Sometimes it takes a looooong time to save enough for gear | |
| Doozy of an amp question @roxy1927 Agree that best to demo as your subjective personal preferences is very important in light of the funds you’re committing to the purchase. Otherwise you’re gambling. But, if purchased used you can resell then try again. | |
| 2025 Audio System Wish List Time! Roon+Roon core Finalize end game electronics | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art There are many presentations in high-end audio. There’s the “fool you it’s real” using very transparent components, dropping the noise floor (better components, room treatments, ac conditioner, filters…). There are “musical” speakers like Devore... | |
| am I missing something? @marcfrenette - it’s great you find satisfaction in your system, but your question of “better” is a subjective one that can only be answered by you by demoing other gear. However, you may develop discontentment leading to further purchases. Chec... | |
| There Is Nothing Like the Real Thing - Our State of the Art If one looks at the steps of recording and playback, it seems a miracle that it can sound fairly real. But trying to chase “real” in one’s audio chain can be foolhardy if expectations aren’t realistic (poor recordings, difficult room..), it’s muc... | |
| Synergistic Research FEQ Carbon I heard the FEQ at an audio show. It seems to condition the air so the music was more coherent - the individual musical parts come together. The sonic uptick leads to deeper involvement, worth the price. There seems to be similar products from ... | |
| What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself? The Beatles - 1964 US Albums (In Mono) | |
| Looking for a new phon cartridge Yes, retipping a Koetsu may be a challenge. Luckily, my Rosewood SigPlat and Coralstone D have very low hours. |