mapman
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| Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3 "So the DAC1 and the DAC1 Pre sound similar enough so that any comparisons between the DAC1 and Bel Canto also applies to the DAC1 Pre?"I believe that is correct.The DAC1 pre adds additional analog inputs for other input sources. That is the main ... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Reb,If the image sounds "focused" then you've solved the imaging issue. Worst case is very small changes in speaker location might fine tune it even further.Room acoustics/flatness is another story. Though measurements and tweaks according can be ... | |
| A Question About Audio Racks Any solid, stable wooden furniture that sits on a firm solid foundation itself works optimally to enable the best sound from the system. Buying nice looking second hand furniture to place components on/in is a good way to save some money that can ... | |
| Who was your first Jmcgrogan2,I have actually on a whim within the last few months picked up a couple used Spyro Gyra albums in mint condition for a pittance, like a buck apiece. These are very good recordings and the music and performances are quite good and enjoya... | |
| Who was your first My dad liked Al Hirt when I was kid. That was my first real exposure.Later, "My favorite Things" by Coltrane on 70's era FM public radio caught my ear.Chuck Mangione "Feels So Good" was my first album purchase as I recall. | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? I think my comments regarding soundstage collapsing applies only in the case of the adjustable Ohm 5's where I up the treble level using the switch on that model but speaker location stays the same. In this case I find the soundstage collapses som... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3 BTW I think you've latched on to two very excellent choices depending on which way your musical tastes take you.I would add only that I think the Benchmark is a very unique device for home audio use at its price point. I'm of the mindset that I st... | |
| Can speaker cabinet vibrations be fixed? Another very easy and low risk thing to try is to add acoustic absorbing material inside to help dampen things further if that is not already the case. No physical alterations are required with this. All that is needed is to gain access to the ins... | |
| Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3 I went through the exercise of comparing these two and others recently. I think you'll find a lot of useful information discussing these two particular DACs if you search existing threads. | |
| Review: Soundsmith SG-410 Strain Gauge Cartridge Cartridge Rauliruegas,By insignficant, I merely meant it may be insignificant (ie not a big deal or determining factor) to some and not to others. Clearly it has been measured and clearly it is significant to you in listening. It might be to me also but I d... | |
| Despise conventional dome tweeters Lonestarsouth,I had B&W P6s for years. You're right, the tweets did disappear nicely. I suspect though this had more to do with the voicing (overall tonal balance) of that particular speaker and how it played in your specific system more so th... | |
| 75 Ohm antenna connector for Classe Tuner 1 They are a standard size.Assuming the threaded connector on the antenna engages with the threads on the 75 ohm connection on the tuner and tightens normally (it should if both are undamaged), then the problem is often that the center bare wire tha... | |
| Review: Soundsmith SG-410 Strain Gauge Cartridge Cartridge Raul,Points well taken.Mersault is a wine? I don't think I've ever tried it. Then again I would not consider myself to be a wine Connoisseur by any stretch, but I do tend to like variety as opposed to seeking perceived absolute perfections.Same ap... | |
| Despise conventional dome tweeters I tend to listen first to systems. Then, when I hear something I like, I dig in to understand the technology behind it and why it delivers the sound it does.I think its counterproductive to get too obsessed with a particular tweeter design alone. ... | |
| CD has laid back and uninvolving sound The tube used makes a huge difference even in my modest DAC. |