lenny_zwik

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dcs puccini software upgrade
I had the upgrade applied. I believe it has to do enabling certain inputs and changing the characteristcs of the display. I noticed no audible difference. They are really good about communicating. If you pose your question on their web site, they ... 
Amplification for Wilson Watt Puppy 7s or 8s
I don't know what your budget is, but I drive my WP7s with Ayre MX-Rs and a Nagra PL-L 
Thiel 3.5 equalizer advice
Like Unsound said, be careful with midranges. I owned a pair of 3.5s and probably went through 4 midranges. The problem is that they use a first order crossover, that while yielding excellent phase linearity, burdens the midrange with having to de... 
Jethro Tull questions...
Sgr:The same can be said of Springsteen. I love the music, I just can't listen to it on anything other than a automotive system and even then.......By the way I agree w/ you on the Aqualung remaster. Also when I checked the dr database pointed to ... 
Upgrade question for newbie
I would start with a good read of the material on Rives Audio's web site, Acoustic Sciences' (ASC) and also on Cardas'. There's a lot of info on how to do this. I don't know what your budget is, and without knowing, it's hard to provide further gu... 
Upgrade question for newbie
What about your room? What's it like? Dollar for dollar your best bet is to first upgrade your room 
Must see mini film on Audiophile Club of Athens...
You should check out their web site and some of their members' systems. Very interesting and entertaining. 
Von Schweikert vs Wilson
Are you purchasing your WPs from an authorized Wilson dealer? If so, he/she should come and perform voicing and setup as part of the purchase. 
Ayre KX-R or Krell 202 with Martin Logans
Agree w/ Guido, but that aside, consider a Nagra PL-L. 
Cardas Forged Spade Re-Termination
Yes. The sound seems more "organic" and flows more easily, less "electronic". The $450 was well worth it in my opinion. These are Golden Reference cables. 
How do I dampen my listening environment?
Please, come on. It needs to be just big enough to see some of the speaker you're working on. 
How do I dampen my listening environment?
Here's the mirror method of determining first reflection points. You'll need a friend.1. Since in the listening seat while a friend runs a mirror along one side wall. The point at which you see the reflection of the speaker from the same channel a... 
Best way to hear a puccini?Direct or thru preamp?
I own a Puccini and honestly, a pre amp is the way to go. I believe the volume control acts in the digital domain, therefore, the lower the volume, the less resolution. My preamp is a Nagra PL-L and is quite synergistic with it and my MX-Rs. 
Wilson Watt/Puppy 5 new grills
I would check w/ the factory first. 
Loudness War
The SACD of Thriller is just that....thrilling. If you've got a SACD player it's a must have.