mapman
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| Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble? It’s hard to be detailed if not bright ie dull. For proof just Turn down the lights and watch the detail fade away. Higher frequencies enable detail. That’s just how it works. But the devil is always in the detail. | |
| What front end piece should I upgrade? Keep playing with the Roon dsp. Try a parametric eq boost or cut centered at 5khz and from from 4-6khz to change “pierce” effect in the sound to your preference. I like a 2-3 db boost there on my systems with both Sonus Faber Concerto Domus and Oh... | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. So much trouble in the world. Do expensive toys help? Just saying. My conscience is a dangerous thing. | |
| Little class D amp vs tube amp Same investment in both systems total? | |
| MoFi or Harbeth (used) I’ve heard both. Mofi probably more bang for the buck. | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. My minimalist mantra is less or no wire between components is best. Wires are not rocket science. Keep it simple! Yes they can sound different but if the rest is done right then who cares? Not me. Most any good quality wire will do. I don’t want f... | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. I detect an attitude. Well fact is I do have several systems built around integrated devices. Not having to deal with wires because the engineers already did is a bonus. I don’t miss having to deal with wires one bit. It’s a total non issue... | |
| Decisions, decisions, decisions Both very good. Apples/oranges. You get to choose. A beefier good quality amp can always only help. | |
| Fosi V3 Mono...when inexpensive satisfies I have an older Fosi amp driving ls50s no problem. Those newer monoblocks should nail it. Ls50s are not easy to drive well. I also have the stereo Fosi V3 with the beefed up power supply driving a small pair of Mirage speakers in a small desktop s... | |
| Kef LS60 & Ethernet cables The best way to tame an acoustically challenged room is to apply DSP including room correction if you are up for that. Various devices and software including Roon can do that for you. ls60 incorporates DSP to some extent so that is promising. May... | |
| Are your records a health concern? You got a point there judge! | |
| Fosi V3 Mono...when inexpensive satisfies What speakers are you driving with them? | |
| Please help me! Unless you have the funds and consider changing fun, just first take a deep breath and relax. Take your time, digest some useful feedback then decide what if anything to do next. | |
| Several used sonos faber il cremonese for sale. why? I spent some time auditioning SF II Cremonese earlier this week. They were very nice sounding and looking. Statement speakers indeed! Worth $55k? The cost of a nice luxury SUV? Hmmm…well hold on a second. I picked up a very nice pair of used SF C... | |
| New speakers for a new start? I’d go for Ohm Walsh 5000s or similar: if you can find a pair or afford new ones and drive them with a high power newer Class D amplification, 100 watts minimum or as high as you can go. I’d recommend Hypex or Purifi based like those from Vtv, ... |