larry5729

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Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Thanks aj523.  I have an ARCAM AVR550 for my home theater and use this also for music.  I have not installed the two rear surround system speakers so all of my sound is coming from the front speakers.  Actually, the sound is really good  I have a ... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
I have always wondered why people go with tube amplifiers rather than going with more up to date technologies.  There must be a reason why.  I wonder what the sound difference is?  I would think a good DAC would work just fine.  However, I am new ... 
A move from Harbeth to... Wilson?
I think the Vienna Acoustics with their soft dome tweeter would sound less harsh.  I noticed they had a lot of bass and sounded best when listening to classical.  I did think they sounded great and I think you would get less fatigued listening to ... 
I DON'T GET IT!!!!!!
The real question is do you like the sound better after adding the external DAC?  In my case, I preferred the Node 2i played by itself without the DAC.  The DAC made things sound thinner.  Probably has something to do with the quality of the DAC. ... 
Distortion using Node 2i as streamer with Denafrips Pontus Dac
I purchased a Node 2i from a dealer and was talked into adding a DAC.  I got it home and discovered the Node 2i sounded better without the DAC.  I for some reason felt MQA sounded better and by adding a DAC you give up the complete unfold of MQA. ... 
How do I pay?
I would inspect them first and then the seller would have to guarantee them against defects. 
smaller speakers for critical listening?
You certainly are not going to get much bass from small speakers.  Only way to live with them would be to add a pair of REL S2 SHO subwoofers.  However, add the REL's to a nice pair of towers and you will enjoy music a lot better.  I certainly wou... 
Do pure copper banana plugs make a difference in the quality of the speaker sound.
Problem I have connecting my speaker cable to my ARCAM AVR 550 is I also have my two REL S2 SHO subwoofers connect to right and left channel using the high level connection.  So far, I am not sure I can use a spade connection based on the design o... 
Do pure copper banana plugs make a difference in the quality of the speaker sound.
I wonder if they have done significant blind testing?I would also be curious to know if I were blind tested to compare speaker cables if I would hear a significant difference?  I doubt someone would sit down to listen to a system and say this soun... 
Adding a sub woofer?
I own a pair of REL S2 SHO subwoofers.  What I like about them is their high level connection as well as their home theater connection for sound effects when watching movies.  I am glad I listened to the dealer because two rather than one.Their hi... 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
I would use this group to help you.  I noticed a big difference when I purchase a decent set of cables.  Kind of like buying a 1/4" garden hose verses a 1: diameter garden hose.  It is like buying an expensive car and putting cheap oil in it.  If ... 
which speaker to buy
I know Klipsh might handle the power.  However, you better like the high frequencies  I would imagine they might have to large in size.  A pair of REL S2 SHO's would be able to handle the low end because they are amplified.I will be curious to fin... 
Who are your three favorite female singers?
Surprised Diana Krawl didn't make the list.Girl from Haelos and from London Grammar are great. 
Which integrated amplifier .
I like Parasound's integrated. 
What's your favorite boutique speaker maker
SALK Audio makes the best speakers for the money  Paradigm also makes some really good sounding speakers.