lanx0003

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Need an integrated amp that sounds engaging at lower volume
Try EQ in your player first or turn on the sub (if you have it) when listening at low volume.  That will help mitigate the rolled off bottom end.  The eq in foobar2000 I am using now is quite effective.  
Anyone have Warfedale Linton 85th anniversary?
Thank you for the clarification about your speaker placement. Whereever possible, I will always give speakers room to breath. You probably do not want to seal the (dual) ports based on the Stereophile’s measurement. After sealing the ports (red), ... 
Anyone have Warfedale Linton 85th anniversary?
I guess it is room dependent.  Take a look at Erin's plots which reveals nothing like that.  Between 40 and 100 hz, the roll off is quite mild and smooth in Erin's in room response.  
Anyone have Warfedale Linton 85th anniversary?
GR never show the SPL chart below 200 hz for his measurement. How can he evaluate the bass response / performance for any speaker I wonder. In this case here I would agree and have more trust in Erin’s measurements and his subjective assessments.  
Proper set up: worth the chase
Could you describe how the sound changes / improves in more details after you push the gain up? Thx.  
DAC comparison
Aside from ring dacs (i.e. dCS)  I wouldn't touch a DAC more than 10 years old.  How about the well-known Philips TDA 1541A S1 or S2?  Very analoguously musical even it can only decode 16 bit.  
Anyone have Warfedale Linton 85th anniversary?
Well, I purchased Linton from Crutchfield and tried them at home for 60 days. I retained them as my main speaker in the living room. In particular, I like their nimble bass. If you desire to reach 20+ hertz weighty low end just add a quality sub. ... 
What is the best 2 channel listening chair?
Maybe it is just me.  The Poang that many attest does not suit my back because of its s-curve back support design.  It causes my neck/ shoulder pain.  
Turn down the Volume!
Especially at night, I found I often control the volume below 55-60 dbA. With sub turned on, I could even lower the volume down to 50 dbA because the missing low end is mitigated.  
Small Form-Factor CD Player/Transport
Nuprime CDT-8 Pro. Has a I2S  
cheapest cable upgrade ever
Make sure to store it to freezer for at a minimum of 10 hours before use.  The freezing temperture will boost the superconductivity of the cable for audio fedelity enhancement.  
Interesting ASR review of small GR Research speaker kit
Like OP has mentioned earlier, GR admits his ignorance and provides the update ... Amir’s comments are correct. Attack to Amir’s comments and disrespect got to end here, folks.    
Roon Nucleus as a Streamer
+1 A fanless laptop like MacAir is what you need.  
Most Realistic Recordings
Arvo Pärt – Creator Spiritus, Theatre Of Voices, Ars Nova Copenhagen Dir. Paul Hillier With Christopher Bowers-Broadbent, Organ, NYYD Quartet.  This is a hybrid SACD published by Harmonia Mundi in 2012.  
Anybody watch Steve Huff audio on the Tube?
Just like the camera/lens gears reviews, I enjoy his reviews on audio equipments although not many of them I could afford.