kingdeezie
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| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? After years of changing speakers, cables, DACs, etc I was in serious Hi-Fi burnout. With a majority of my music being metal, prog, rock, or blues I think I was chasing my tail trying to find qualities in the recordings that just aren’t there. Wit... | |
| Audio Research amp repair in New Jersey/New York Speed, I’d consider returning if you can’t get help from the dealer and ARC is being difficult. I’m fairly certain ARC amplifiers use cathode resistors for biasing. If a tube goes haywire and blows a resistor, the amplifier will need to be s... | |
| Do my ears deceive me?? If you enjoy the sound of the Def Tech, maybe check out GoldenEar audio? I believe they are the same designer. GEA is just the “newer” company with the latest designs. | |
| have a pair of Tekton Perfect Set 15s but need a lighter speaker Lejan, Do they have spikes or are they threaded? Google "Herbie's Audio Lab." Look for their Cone/Spike Decoupling Gliders. They also have gliders that replace spikes as well with threads. Will make moving the speakers significantly easier a... | |
| Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig? You’re comparing two vastly different levels of components. I would hope that a 20K Turntable, an 11K phonostage, and a 5K cartridge would sound better than a 6.5K DAC and 4.5K streamer. Your vinyl rig is 3.5 times more costly than your di... | |
| The problem with absorption panels- it kills the fine details I agree with everyone mentioning judicious use of the correct panels. In most listening rooms bass is biggest problem. Most retailers make bass traps that scatter/diffuse over a certain frequency to help keep rooms from being over dampened. The r... | |
| Headphones vs speakers…. I think the headphone versus speaker debate comes down to what your sound priorities are. Headphones tend to have a flatter listening response because their sound isn't impacted by the room. Some listening rooms can impact the response of a spea... | |
| Does anyone know if Vapor Audio is still in business? Unfortunately I believe the proprietor of Vapor suffered a tragic personal loss years ago. I don’t think the business ever recovered after that. Never got to hear a pair, but heard good things. | |
| A rookie with 10K, seeking advise I would shop speakers. I've never heard the Wharfdale Linton speakers so I am not making a value judgment on how they sound. While money doesn't always translate into better sound, the point of diminishing returns with speakers is, IME, much hig... | |
| Can anyone tell me where the progress in audio went? The responses proceeding my post prove my point. Progress assumes advancement from a lesser point to a better one. By most technical aspects audio equipment has and continues to progress. Preferring vintage gear is completely subjective. It do... | |
| Can anyone tell me where the progress in audio went? I think; and I'm as guilty of this as any audiophile, that the progress in audio has been dedicated towards absolute fidelity and we all mostly hate it. You can get a 225 watt Purifi amplifier made, in a case that you could hold in one hand, wit... | |
| New Project RS2T transport At this rate it has to make sense to try the Jays. Multiple units coming defective. What’s the long-term longevity of the unit with this many QC issues? I myself use an Audiolab and have been thinking very hard about upgrading to the Project, ... | |
| Electrostatic speakers I couldn’t find any information on these from an, admittedly short, Google search. Do they have bias adjustment? Check the back of the speaker for some sort of pot that is adjustable. | |
| new kef ls60s just arrived The idea behind something like the Kef 60s is enticing; the issue is longevity. The LS50 wireless had issues with failing electronics. Shipping back a broken LS60 to have the electronics repaired is quite a risky endeavor. I've personally experien... | |
| Amplifier Damage Can anyone further clarify on this issue? This sounds like something I have done in the past. If I am breaking in a new component, say a preamp for example, I wouldn't turn the amplifier on when not listening. I would just let the preamplifier c... |