mapman
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| speakers for classical music I'm thinking one of the keys to a good speaker for classical is that they are "fast" and able to keep up with all the details inherent in large scale classical recordings, symphonic or orchestral recordings in particular. Rigidity is another facto... | |
| Need guidance on isolation devices Would like to know what your system sits on currently?The general rule is stereo components should sit on something very firm, heavy and solid for isolation from vibrations transmitted via floor, walls, etc.All my components. including phono sit o... | |
| What's the best way to send stuffs over to Europe I've used USPS to ship amps and other electronics most cost effectively to Britain, Norway and Italy. Its a little scary and unnerving until things arrive due to poor tracking, but in each case the items did make it there just fine. Always make su... | |
| NAD C372 & Gallo Ref 3.1 "The Gallos should work quite well with that amp, they love a high-current amp and the strong, ballsy NAD bottom end should sound great with those speakers."Agreed. Well put!I've heard the NAD/Gallo Ref combo at a dealer. It sounded very good, muc... | |
| Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone More "perfect" pop/rock albums that come to mind IMHO:"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" - Elton John"Seventh Sojourn" - Moody Blues"Foxtrot" especially "Suppers Ready" - Genesis"Abbey Road" - you know who"Moonmadness" and "Breathless" - Camel | |
| Small room, "budget priced" speaker advice, please I've always liked Totem when I've heard them as well. They may have a different sound/timbre from Triangles. Triangles are very fast, neutral and transparent, which makes them good at low volumes, like Maggies for example. Totems reminded me more ... | |
| In your opinion, what is Hi, Medium and Low end? Dave,I think your distinction between ego and loving music is an important one on this topic. Being a music lover is perhaps the biggest factor in achieving "high end".A music lover will achieve a high end system much faster and possibly more cost... | |
| In your opinion, what is Hi, Medium and Low end? Albert,Spoken like a true MUSIC lover!We have different vendor's components in our systems but otherwise I'd say we're a lot alike.Cheers! | |
| With 15W tube amp, which speakers to use? Cain & Cain is an interesting choice. Never heard them, but I love the way they look and the single driver design. Also I understand they are very efficient and hence a good match on paper. | |
| speakers for classical music My ultimate reference for what a system should sound like is live performances.When I owned Maggies ($900/pair new in 1986) and was able to have them set up properly, they never disapointed with classical music. What I heard was a most accurate re... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Beethoven Sonatas performed by Vladimir Horowitz (Columbia Masterworks).Earlier today, " A Tab in the Ocean" by 70's British progressive/symphonic rock band Nektar. | |
| Small room, "budget priced" speaker advice, please Consider Triangle Titus or Comete. They match your requirements very well. | |
| With 15W tube amp, which speakers to use? Triangle Titus are very transparent and natural sounding, go for a pittance these days and work very well with most any wattage. They are exceptional at low volumes but show no signs of stress when run at higher SPLs. They are small and front port... | |
| NAD C372 & Gallo Ref 3.1 The NAD is a good match.Listen to your own ears and go from there. | |
| In your opinion, what is Hi, Medium and Low end? Actually in recollection, I misstated something above.The speakers I referenced that I had heard were large Avalons, not Dalis. The dealer sold both but I did not get a chance to audition any Dalis. I thought the design of the Dalis in Albert's sy... |