mapman
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| The invention of measurements and perception Audiophiles do seem to often have a fondness for problems. Sometimes its just never good enough. Some will make it a hobby forever seeking better sound, never quite sure of what the actual target is. Most are smarter and figure it out or don't... | |
| Have you ever wondered why speaker manufactures do not consign speakers to dealers? One often has to travel to be able to experience expensive boutique products. Nothing special about home audio there. It goes with the turf. These days smart vendors focus on facilitating in-home demos or audition periods. Always better to hear th... | |
| The invention of measurements and perception >>>>>Sadly, perhaps, but definitely ironically, knowledge is what’s left after you subtract out all that stuff you forgot that they taught you in school you never found a use for anyway. But if you want to be the Decider, be my gues... | |
| The invention of measurements and perception Beauty is in the ear of the beholder, AND it changes all the time for countless reasons. Predicting it is futile. Good science and engineering in the gear making the sound however is the only practical means to help ever realize it. Specs and meas... | |
| The invention of measurements and perception Careful, the value of some products totally vanishes in lieu of perception. Perception can be 100% of the battle. GK is right about this one. No wonder his pants are on fire about this. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Camel’s style and personnel evolved and changed considerably over the years. The only constant is guitarist Andrew Latimer, one of those guys who just always knows how to play the right notes the right way and has always surrounded himself with to... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? As fate would have it, one of my 3 Class D amps, the inexpensive $70 one (with Bluetooth) by Fosi Audio:https://fosiaudio.com/collections/bluetooth-amplifier/products/bt10a-bluetooth-4-0-stereo-audio-ampl...Uses this TI Class D chip that I was unf... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? that music is rendered with a beauty I can not explainWhich measurement is it again that measures "beauty"? I can't explain it either. 🏆 | |
| Whats your take on a NAD 3020, I truly believe it defined stereo and still does! I had similar 7020 receiver as a backup for many years. Picked it up in an alabama pawn shop in 1986. Unique somewhat dark and warm sound. Very solid pre-amp. COuld be used as pre-amp, power amp, receiver or tuner. VEry versatile! Also did a respe... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? That's OK. I got my answer. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Breathless...good stuff! Summer Lightning! Disco Camel>Bee Gees! | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? George what specific amp or amps are you referring to in regards to "sonic shortcomings"? Two or 3 examples will do if you could.Also what amp or amps specifically are you comparing with to reach that conclusion? What were the shortcomings of thos... | |
| Favorite band or artist of all time? What, Ant Phillips, not Steve Hackett? Interesting choice! | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? worldwidewholesales Yes I have 3 Class D amps ranging in original retail price from $100 to $6000 and I can say with certainty each sounds good but different.I’d specifically be wondering are you testing any Class D amps with the GaN technology? I... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Any good credible reviews out there yet where the author compared the sound of a leading GaN Class D amp to others? Stereophile? That would help take the GaN argument from a theoretical one to something verified. The measurements would be inte... |