mapman
Responses from mapman
| Speaker Technology over the last 10 years I agree that there are very good values in speakers these days and certainly more good ones to choose from at price points comparable to 30 years ago. | |
| Speaker Technology over the last 10 years Trelja, I have a similar background and what you say rings true.That makes me feel even better that the designer and management force behind the speakers I use is an MIT trained engineer who seems to be an independent spirit and has been evolving,... | |
| Home Theater Seating Curved or Straight I'd go Straight. | |
| How much improvement with better toslink cable? What Sufentanil said. | |
| Reciever with input volume adjustment?? FWIW, if you can find one in good operating condition, some vintage Tandberg receivers, like the larger TR-2080, had individual input level adjustments on the rear panel that accomplished this. | |
| Which James Bond Theme Recording I was listening to "James Bond with Bongos" off the original UA vinly soundtrack recording of "From Russia With Love" and this version of the Bond Theme was pretty awesome in every way! They don't make'em like that anymore! | |
| Do you spend more on audio than your income allows 2chnlben,..you just made me laugh so we're even! | |
| Do you spend more on audio than your income allows David12,I'm with you except guilt usually kicks in before my wife! | |
| Do you spend more on audio than your income allows Buconero117,The Toyota's in my system in terms of quality/value are the OHM and Triangle speakers, the mhdt Paradisea DAC, the Musical Fidelity amp, the Roku Soundbridge, the Denon DL103R cartridge, most of the ICs and the Denon player/recorder.Th... | |
| "Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality? CDC asked : :Question is, will the micro talls (my room is 13' x 15') run on only 22 wpc? How about a 50 wpc gainclone?"They'll "run" and probaly sound OK, depending how loud you listen, but probably not reach full potential in regards to realism ... | |
| Do you spend more on audio than your income allows No, but I'm a typical case of Lexus tastes on a Toyota budget, and I am thankful for what I do have in all aspects of life. I listen to the best equipment and then do extensive research and trial to find satisfying pieces that I can afford that I ... | |
| Need help in search of Living Voice sound For These would seem to fit your stated sonic preferences but will come in well under your target budget. Is that a problem?The cabinetry is not Sonus Faber or Dynaudio grade but up to snuff (premium wood veneers are available) and some might even... | |
| Bookshelf Speaker for vintage Marantz 2230 The Dyn's will work but might like a bit more power and current to sound best.Not familiar with the others. They're probably fine if you see enough on-line reviews that indicate a match to your preferences. | |
| Need help in search of Living Voice sound In that price range, maybe a second hand pair of Dynaudio Confidence C2s if you can find them? | |
| Bookshelf Speaker for vintage Marantz 2230 The Triangles are very detailed and transparent, not inherently "warm" sounding at all, so if that is the sound you like, you would want to make sure that the more modern integrated inherently provided this rather than relying on the speaks to pro... |