mapman
Responses from mapman
| How does Donald Fagen do it? He knows what he wants and is determined to get it. | |
| Anyone tried Benchmark cables? I doubt one can go wrong with most any product from Benchmark. They tend to do things very well, are pretty transparent in regards to what goes into their products, and provide good value for the home audio market. Essentially a very practical foc... | |
| Critical subwoofer tip Agree about the measurements needed to do it right and get full value from a sub. I use a simple sound meter app and white noise for level and crossover but not enough alone for phase. Have to tune that by ear and only after the other two are dial... | |
| Best temperature for optimum tube performance The simple answer is no. Always provide gear adequate ventilation. Especially tube gear and power amps. They generate the most heat. | |
| Critical subwoofer tip My sub has continuous level crossover and phase adjustments. It is right next to my listening position so very easy to adjust properly. Phase matters the least of the three but still matters and makes a subtle difference on the sound. Granted it i... | |
| Tracking modern pop recordings with very loud bass @atmasphere What platter pad do you recommend? I always felt the issue with the Rega way back when was a thin felt pad on a glass platter. Just a hunch.Thanks. | |
| Tracking modern pop recordings with very loud bass Good to see specific recommendations including table/cart combo. That with tonearm is likely the key based on my experience which is mostly with a bunch of tables from many years ago. I will keep that in mind for when time comes to replace my old ... | |
| Gave up my SET----looking for moderate to higher power replacement options Pretty much any good quality SS amp of any design and modest power capable of handling a varying load would be well suited to drive just a pair of satellites with bass crossed over elsewhere, Class D included.SET or OTF would not be my first choic... | |
| Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements? KEnjit I hate to break the news to you but trolling audiophiles is no great accomplishment. Anyone with enough time to waste who actually cares can do it.When you start you own speaker company I will look for the specs and measurements so you can ... | |
| Tracking modern pop recordings with very loud bass Thanks Atmasphere. That is the kind of relevant response I was hoping for.I guess I have no doubt its possible. But can can any good quality vinyl rig track those well? How hard is it and what does it take? Does it take an audiophile vinyl setup t... | |
| Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements? Many companies do publish useful measurements to help people choose. Stick with those if desired.Also Stereophile and other orgs actually measure gear they review including speakers.....also useful.Most people could care less about specs and measu... | |
| New Klipsch Forte IV I’ve done a lot of research into high efficiency speakers I would consider buying over the years. Here is the skinny:Price shows as ~$4500. $500 more than III. Reviewer says in essence a clear difference in sound with good recordings due to midran... | |
| Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements? Id, ego and super-ego - Wikipedia | |
| What is your favorite ''slow dance'' song of all time? Off the cuff: "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by The Platters or ""Harvest Moon" by Neil Young. | |
| Tracking modern pop recordings with very loud bass Here’s an example: The Dreamer - Brad Mehldau Mark Guiliana (Mehliana) - Bing video I have this ripped to music server at CD resolution.IS it even available on vinyl?Sound meter shows flat extended bass pulses at around 30 hz or so.I have old viny... |