mapman
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| members and their systems Op as you can see it’s all just a big hot mess. Stop trying to figure things out. It’s hard. That’s why people are always seeking new toys. There is no rhyme or reason. Just the thrill of the chase. Is that enough to explain it? | |
| I just bought a Steinway which sounds like a banjo. Good luck getting “audiophiles” to agree on anything much less terminology. 🧐 | |
| Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics? “And now I stand, forsaking pride The time has come to turn the tide I've drawn the line, I've built my wall And I won't let one more dream fall All days of innocence, I surrendered long ago Where's the wind that takes me higher The hand that... | |
| how can low watt tube amps drive speakers with higher power requirements The other things that make a difference in regards to how much power is needed is how loud will you go and how far away from the speakers will you be. | |
| how can low watt tube amps drive speakers with higher power requirements No you are not missing something. Any amp will work. It’s just a matter of how well and the results will vary widely.The main thing always is to avoid clipping. That is public enemy #1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clipping_(signal_processing)T... | |
| Don't get it, why anyone would ask others "what sounds best"? It all sounds pointless. I think I will quit. | |
| Don't get it, why anyone would ask others "what sounds best"? Because opinions here are free and don’t cost anything. Plus everybody has one.The key is always being able to synthesis useful information out of it all somehow. Having many data points to start with helps. | |
| New-ish to Audiogon Forums... Is it always like this? I’ll go out on a limb and say the reason for the difference between here and audio circle is this site is here primarily to sell stuff and make money...the forum is in support of that and pretty much anything goes, as long as no laws get broken. | |
| I need more Power Scotty !!!! The one thing to NOT expect from ls50s is to go really loud with them (which of course requires more power).Using a sound meter app, I find I seldom go louder than 88 db SPL which is about the level of an automobile engine. Not that they can’t go ... | |
| New-ish to Audiogon Forums... Is it always like this? Is it any different somewhere else? | |
| Ultimate Sinatra: Digital Beats Analog Sounds like a good remastering job plain and simple of which there are many. Lots possible these days with digital remastering to bring things to life when needed. It’s the best time ever to be an "audiophile". Endless possibilities. Nothing stopp... | |
| Where does it end? Are you asking the buyers, the vendors, or both here? | |
| Can the need for novelty and change be mitigated by rotation? The other option is run different hifis in different rooms. Then take your pick where to listen...different rooms provide different opportunities. Streaming and wireless technology opens up new options not possible in years past. Gotta think out o... | |
| If the PS Audio Stellar 700M is as great as all the reviewers say.... Have not heard them but I’ll bet they probably are. | |
| Vanatoo speakers - should I get them for hifi sound? Yes. I have transparent one encores. Heard them and zeros at a high end show. The room was mobbed and everyone impressed. Including me. Lots of cutting edge technology applied to deliver a most cost effective product.I also have KEF Ls 50. metas. ... |