kthomas
Responses from kthomas
| Good Two Channel to OK Five Channel Not sure what your definition of "reasonable" is, but for a processor I'd recommend a Lexicon DC-1. You should be able to find one for Not as sure what to recommend for reasonably priced 3-channel amps - obviously the three channel version of your... | |
| Are there any absolute truths??? It's easier, cheaper and more time efficient to consider yourself a music lover instead of an audiophile.Stay behind the technology curve and buy used to save lots of $$$.Audio mags can be enjoyable to read, but if you ever find yourself taking th... | |
| Comparisons of new generation PrePros If you do all you listening in surround regardless of source, I don't think you'll find better than the Lexicon. Meridian has gotten good reviews on their synthesized surround, though they're just as expensive and I don't know if they have 7.1 sup... | |
| Speakers 2K- 3K range used or new The Aerial 10T's are a good choice. I'd also recommend the Dynaudio Contour 3.0's which you can get used in that same price range. All of these choices (incl. the B&W's) will require some excellent amplification. | |
| Need monitors with a BIG sound I'd buy a pair of used Dynaudio Contour 1.1's. They're relatively easy to place, very modest in size, attractive, and they sound great. Imaging is a strength, and they sound good across a large array of musical genres. I listen to lots of rock, ja... | |
| Does equipment get old? I read something the other day about Bryston amps with their famous 20-year transferable warranty. The guy from Bryston was describing the torture test they put each unit through before shipping, and was quoted as saying that they build them to la... | |
| How to improve 2-channel performance in HT rig? Pat - nice system, and I'm not surprised that you find yourself liking it for music instead of just HT. I, at one point, had the DC-1 and NHT speakers (the 2.9's), using a Sony DVD player as a transport into the DC-1, driven by a 5-channel Krell. ... | |
| "Concealed Damage" and FedEx Claims I'm very committed to having a satisfied counterparty in any deal I'm involved with. If the concealed damage had been reported immediately, I would have done any reasonable thing to satisfy the buyer, including a refund. However, waiting that long... | |
| Where are you at on the curve?... I'm at the sweet spot of the curve, for me. We'll remodel at some point, and that will probably whet my appetite for an upgrade / change, but that'll be at least a couple years. The combination of what it costs to upgrade a component in my current... | |
| A Little Hypocrisy? Interesting points T_bone. My answers:1. No idea and no real interest in figuring it out. There will be music and I will listen to music. How it gets created / distributed is really not much of an issue for me as this is my past-time, not my livel... | |
| A Little Hypocrisy? Bomarc - my point, at least, is that the music industry is the one complaining about the injustices of the marketplace instead of adapting. I have adapted equally on both the purchases of high-end audio gear and audio software - I would say that m... | |
| A Little Hypocrisy? Another thing I love about the music industry is how flexible they are (tongue firmly in cheek!). I work in an industry where demand is down, the market is somewhat saturated, customers are under cost pressures and competitors help to force pricin... | |
| "Kid A" I've listened to Kid A several times and do thoroughly enjoy it. I have only listened to Amnesiac once, but didn't find it as captivating. I agree though that OK Computer is still my favorite. | |
| A Little Hypocrisy? I shop for audio gear on Audiogon to save 30-60% on my purchases. I shop for music at BMG, Columbia House, the multiple annual sales at Streetside records where everything is 20% off, new releases when they're 20% off, Amazon when you can find use... | |
| Music industry troubles caused by radio? I find questions like this difficult to assess because each of us have our own experience as our most prevalent reference point, and yet we change over time as well. For me, radio has made a series of missteps that has made it totally irrelevant -... |