mapman
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| Should a high end system be flexible, or demanding? Another thing is that people may not even be aware of how variable recordings are and think their system is the solution to make recording X sound the way they want it to, not how it actually is. Then one is stuck on the upgrade merry go round get... | |
| Wait time after record cleaning Just clean it dry it and play it. Then clean the stylus as well at the end of each side. | |
| And Now, For All You Omni Fanatics The thing I like about Doug is he is a bonafide audiophile who talks about things like build quality, parts, engineering decisions and other technical issues relating to what is being listened to and he seems to have a lot of listening experience ... | |
| What preamp with your GaN power amp? Well not a GaN Class D but I use Audio Research sp16 tube preamp with Bel Canto ref1000m Class D mono blocks and that is a match made in heaven. Which GaN specifically? The input impedance is the key spec for any amp type to know that will help de... | |
| Listening Descriptor Chart Here is another useful and interactive one that has been out for awhile. I have a framed printed copy up on the wall of my hifi room for easy reference. https://alexiy.nl/eq_chart/Note the interactive supplemental info to the right including ear s... | |
| My stereo is haunted!! @oldhvymec If there is anybody here with the power to make an exorcism work I suspect it is you. 👍Try it on the chickens. Be sure to record video and post. That could go viral!!cheers. | |
| Listening Descriptor Chart Very informative and useful. Thanks for pointing it out. | |
| Best MC cart for Thorens TP16 MK1? At a glance I suspect a Denon DL103R would sound very good for you. I’ve used one for almost 15years now on my Linn Axis with Linn Basik tone arm. I had same concern about compliance initially when I did the math. But I decided to give it a go for... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Ammonia Avenue……good stuff!“Is there no sign of light as we stand in the darkness?Watching the sun ariseIs there no sign of life as we gaze at the waters?Into the stranger’s eyesAnd who are we to criticize or scorn the things that they do?For we s... | |
| Should a high end system be flexible, or demanding? 👍😉 | |
| Should a high end system be flexible, or demanding? We want the world and we want it now. | |
| My stereo is haunted!! Bu the way, if all else fails a good loud exorcism to handle any evil spirits that might be haunting could be worth a try (courtesy of legendary TV script writer Sam Hall). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Hall_(writer) Maybe something like:”I ... | |
| How to know if GAN-fet amp and Lyngdorf 2170 (as a Pre and Dac) are compatible It should be fine on paper. How the two actually sound together though can’t be known until they are setup and running in your room with your speakers. My prediction is you should get very good results.whwre you can run into preventable technical ... | |
| And Now, For All You Omni Fanatics Also just for fun and comparison here is the review of my F5s I did many moons ago when I Acquired them and still a youngster in these parts. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-ohm-acoustics-walsh-5-series-3-speaker?highlight=Ohm%2...….... | |
| And Now, For All You Omni Fanatics https://www.dagogo.com/ohm-acoustics-f5-speaker-review/Here is the link to the review |