knotscott
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| ??? Where Does "High End" Start ??? There’s no set definition for "high end", and I’m sure it varies by person and is somewhat relative. To me high end isn’t a focus on a price point....it’s an attitude and philosophy that requires a commitment to make the best you know how, but pr... | |
| Subwoofer Question That sounds like it could be a relative phase issue. Check polarity on all speaker and amp connections, including the sub. | |
| Aging ears and Nuances My high frequency hearing isn't as good as it was when I was young, but I can still hear the most critical music ranges quite well. In my 60s, even with less than youthful hearing I am a more experienced and patient listener and am more adept at ... | |
| Cable Enthusiasts. When it comes to cables it’s about quality and matching. THOUGHTS? Same as everything in audio, it’s always subjective, and the synergy is different on different components. Good materials, connectors, dielectric, shielding, design, etc., is only a starting point. You always have to listen to cables on your rig... | |
| B&W Matrix 800: Bi-amping thoughts? Ferro fluid is probably best off being changed. I did mine a few years ago after 35 years. It made an audible improvement. It’s not a bad task, and there are helpful vids online. The amps do not need to have matching power output if you do a ... | |
| The Accidental Tweak Zero dollars too! Love it. | |
| B&W Matrix 800: Bi-amping thoughts? @musicfan2349 It was initially Meta AI. "what are the crossover points on the B&W Matrix 800 speakers The B&W Matrix 800 speakers have separate crossovers housed in the three separate cabinets. Each woofer enclosure has a low-pass cross... | |
| B&W Matrix 800: Bi-amping thoughts? From what I can find, the woofer crosses over to the midbass at around 300hz, which is smack in the middle of both male and female vocals, which will make it more critical to blend well between two amps. If done well, it could help improve the c... | |
| MM Cartridge recommendation I love the natural musicality of the better Nagaokas. The MP150 and MP200 share the same body, but the MP200 adds the significant benefit of the boron cantilever. I added a JN-P500 nude fine line stylus w/boron cantilever to my MP150, and find i... | |
| Biamp & how many others Every situation is unique, and there are always a lot of variables. There are also a lot of ways to bi-amp (tri-amp, etc). Which is best is usually subjective, but typically if all else is equal an amp with less responsibility has some advantage... | |
| Can AI Build a speaker? AI can be amazing. AI can also be pathetic....it’s very capable of making significant errors, and it does so with some surprising frequency. I've had several confused moments with Chat GPT.. (Proceed with caution, but verify!) | |
| "I Trust My Ears" The two go hand in hand - inseparable.....it’s an "ear/brain" thing. To tell me which I prefer, I sure trust it more than a machine that listens with a microphone. | |
| The difference between tubes and solid state that I am finding It always depends on the particulars of a given amp/preamp, the tubes used, and the rest of the system, etc. Plus it’s subjective, but in general I’ve found tubes to have a more holographic sense of space, textured harmonics, and realism that I h... | |
| Can I make these into a Sub You could, but....They’re not likely to play all that low, plus they’re huge for your space. My 2 cents is that you’d be better off with a powered subwoofer. Decent 10 and 12 " subs start for a bit over $100, and they’re plentiful on the used ma... | |
| What do you care about in this hobby? 1. Enjoyment..... ....which happens to put sound quality on a budget at a premium. WAF and pleasing aesthetics never hurt. |