lowrider57
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| Tascam 44 no level controls That Schiit looks like a good solution, as long as impedance and gain match the Tascam. But it would be better to go balanced.I love R-R, but I’ve never used a deck that didn’t have input control. I believe that Tascam 44 was short lived and then ... | |
| Request advice-need "brighter" speakers than Totem Hawks The issue for you is that a high-end digital source will reproduce music faithfully. That means an accurate presentation of how the music was recorded. It will not provide you with more highs, and if the highs are more extended they should sound m... | |
| room space You have a good sized room, but I agree with gs556. You may not get the best bass response.From the review, another situation..."Had I been able, I would have preferred sitting even farther from the speakers. At 11’, I felt as if I was looking up ... | |
| room space Nice speakers, but may be too much for your room. Possibly may work with the proper acoustic treatments.Read the review, his room is larger than yours..http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/262/#j68wmTDzE8SOoS3F.97 | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k There have been recommendations to add a subwoofer without knowing what speakers you will have and the size of your room.The Vandersteen 1Ci are a starting point and you may need a subwoofer, but first you'll need to audition as many speakers as y... | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k @audionoobie, I believe you are getting many recommendations for an integrated amp as opposed to separates because you have stated that you are new to audio and have a $5K budget. A high-end integrated provides good "bang for the buck" and allows ... | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k You may want to prepare for the future, (which is music streaming), by looking at an Oppo spinner which plays CD’s and can accept streaming services. | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k Good advice to audition some Vandersteens or other speakers first. Then choose an amp that is a good match for your speakers; proper power rating, features, and tonal characteristics that are right for your taste.An integrated amp would be the way... | |
| Power supply hum transmitted to loudspeakers @normie57, it could be the quality of the AC coming into your home from the grid. Even though you have a dedicated line from your circuit box, it is not completely isolated from noise. | |
| Floor Protection Discs I've used the penny method, but they left an imprint on my wood floors. I then used a layer of cork under the penny, and the speakers sounded even better. | |
| Replacing Parasound p7, but with what? At this point I would say to treat the room. There may be too much absorbtion, which reduces upper mids and highs.One more question regarding speakers, are you using any spikes or footers beneath the cabinets and the monitor stands? Try to keep th... | |
| Recommendations for used CD player The Schiit Uber is up for bid at $290, but would be an excellent DAC to suit your needs.http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2014/03/schiit-audio-bifrost-uber-w-gen-2-usb-dac-review/Or one of the Schiit Bifrost models for a great price new, with ret... | |
| Preamp popping! this pop was louder than the normal, quiet pop. This was super loud and did not sound 'healthy'. It turned out to be one of the power tubes on my preamp. When I turned the pre on, I actually saw a huge arc from the top of the tube to the bottom..!... | |
| Recommendations for used CD player An external DAC will provide better SQ than a receiver's built-in unit. A home theater receiver contains a preamp, amp, a shared power supply, circuitry for multiple channels and functions, and oh yes, a DAC.The design of a dedicated DAC unit is m... | |
| Preamp popping! https://www.google.com/#newwindow=1&q=preamp+power+up+pop+@toddverrone, this is a common occurrence between preamp and amp. BTW, using the MUTE button does prevent this. |