kyneo

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Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Try Hope Waits Cd, big sound, slick muscians, unqualified recommendation on all counts. 
To mod or not to mod, dac is the question
ugh, now we have another vote for the MOD squad...mebbee I will just get my ipod and westone3s and sit in the dark.Thanks all, we want some mo...we want some mo!! 
To mod or not to mod, dac is the question
Hey Audiogon,Thanks All, some good words of wisdom by all, and some quite eloquently put I might add.I have many room treatments, so been there done that, got the T-shirt.I have even thought of just picking up a gently used Azur 840-C, which would... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Hey guys, I just got a stunner. I know we audiophiles don't think of christmas music as audiophile quality but..............!!!!Check this one out. Chris Botti: "December" Stunning in many ways.. Its light jazz but it has almost everything that we... 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
I recommend the iso blocks from meniscusaudio.com (amoung other sites). $2 each, 8 for $15. its about a 2 inch square piece of cork with a rubber laminate on each side. I placed four under each component, not on the feet, but between the chassis a... 
Horizontal bi-amping for 3a Signatures
I noticed Swampwalker and Nickword posts refer to "vertical biamping" For clarification, I assume that you are using a mono block for each channel right? 
Horizontal bi-amping for 3a Signatures
update: I sent an email to Richard Hardesty (audioperfectionist.com) and he graciously responded. He indicates that due to technical condsiderations, he no longer is recommending horizontal biamping with the vandy 3a sigs.I also posted the same qu... 
Horizontal bi-amping for 3a Signatures
Just to clarify, I do mean one identical amp powering the mids and tweets, and one amp powering the subs. 
Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
Hey Timball, if you want to sell your 3a sigs, I may be interested. How old?, what town/state?kyneo@swbell.net 
Classical 2 die 4...top 5?
Wow!! no response yet? does that mean there are no sonically outstanding classical recordings? 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Rosetown is referring to a song from "INK" a chesky recording. That too my fav on that CD, but I recommend it to anyone. All acoustic, all good sound. 
Most bang for the buck?
I went all Signal cable for wires and connects. 
Best sounding Broadway recordings?
LoL, so no responses? Why?1. There are no good sounding Broadway recordings (I suspect this to be true)2. No other audiophile listens to broadway.3. No other audiophile will "admit" they the listen to broadway":-) 
room setup
Hey all, good input. I never thought of using the blanket. I do most of my "critical" listening at night with the light off so cosmetics not an issue. Try it you will like it. A projection TV with a drop down screen is definitely on the wish list ... 
Anyone have experience with Running Springs Audio
Good info from all. thanks. I live in a rural area so I don't have access to dealers. This input from actual users in invaluable!!