mapman
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| How do you know if you need to add a sub (without auditioning one, I mean)? Sound meter (you can use an app on a smartphone) and white noise as a source ( available to stream via internet).If you do not see response down to 20 hz, you are missing the lower octaves that you should be able to hear and a proper sub would be ... | |
| Class D amps that are superior to all or most? I am very tempted to try the new Class D Audio GaN based stereo class D amp for only $700. It’s gotta be worth that. My gut says probably a lot more.If anyone has bought and heard one of those, please report here ASAP! Thanks. | |
| Class D amps that are superior to all or most? Both nice looking. How about a Class D amp with both a tube and a meter? Hubba hubba!The Legacy amp is interesting in that it is 4 channel and specs say only slightly more power into 4 ohm than 8....not sure what to make of that. | |
| Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components? I would read this thread but am too busy doing blind testing. | |
| Biggest audio hoaxes Not a fan of spikes. Prefer isolation pads when needed. Auralex Subdude does the job period. Not expensive, but effective and versatile. I’m sure there are other ways. YMMV. Isolation is one area where if it works in a studio it will work at home.... | |
| TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ? You have to take everything you read on the internet with several grains of salt. Time always tells.I did a google search and came up with nothing saying Tannoy will stop hifi. US distributor just said its not true and OP indicates the French impo... | |
| Biggest audio hoaxes I run my speakers on both concrete foundation in finished room with thin dense carpet and pad and others. No isolation needed below speakers or sub in the room at foundation level. Others yes. My sub and speakers even face the turntable within sev... | |
| TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ? Glad to hear it’s a false alarm. | |
| I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery What On Earth Will You Do (For Heaven's Sake) - Bing video | |
| TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ? That's too bad but seems like Tannoy home audio products were not widely distributed in the US to start with anymore plus they tend to be pricey so if that is any indicator I can understand why they just might punt on home audio altogether. Very ... | |
| Biggest audio hoaxes A lot of people walk the walk. Most just don’t continually boast about it unless someone asks or they have something to sell which is normal. | |
| Make way for the future.... ..and now for something completely different .... That’s no moon: veteran Apple designer unveils $1,799 Cell Alpha speaker - The VergeThese are the kinds of clear new innovative products FBOFW that interest me and I would want to audition. Not th... | |
| Options for integrateds for Ohm Walsh Tall 2000s? My experience moving to Class D Icepower with the Ohms was very similar, | |
| How eclectic is your taste in music? On a scale of 1-10 I am 10. Will listen to anything at least once. | |
| Does the Audio Industry Have a Quality Problem? I’ve only had issues buying used in recent years and only on occasion. |