mapman

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Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
No. I was very tempted but had no real need what with two larger pair already.I did buy a Chord Mojo portable DAC and a nice aluminum 45 record adapter and some music.Also I got to hear German Physiks for the first time. Those are speakers I could... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Nice used pair of microwalsh speakers in Joseph audio room at cap aud fest today. For $500. I’m tempted. Jos audio again one of the best sounding small rooms at the show.  Other show specials there as well including a nice pair of used Bel Canto r... 
T.H.E SHOW 2016 - An Exhibitors Persective
Anyone at cap aud fest be sure to check out German Physics in Merrill audio room.  Awesome.  
What was the first system you heard that made you think the high end made sense
1978 Klipsch setup of some sort coincidentally at G&T (Groove and Tube) dealer in Lancaster PA playing Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac album.    They also had a Magnepan Tympani setup that also impressed me.  I never heard the term hi end until ma... 
Looking for suggestions for a new (to me) pair of high efficiency monitors
Jsl,Have not heard those exact models. Similar ones I have heard sounded fine but have not done critical listening. The specs say they should sound pretty good and the efficiency spec in particular jumps out. I’d be willing to give a try at that p... 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
I’ve been giving more serious consideration to trying out higher efficiency speakers with my 60w//ch digital integrated amp mainly to go louder and similarly clear when needed.Current speakers are 89db refurbed OHM Ls.Been eyeballing used Klipsch ... 
Looking for suggestions for a new (to me) pair of high efficiency monitors
http://images.klipsch.com/RB81IIcutsheet_635042118979170000.pdf 
Speaker Placement - When it's perfect!
Once I realized that speaker placement was perhaps the most easily and affordably addressed key to good sound, and started to get the hang of how to best tackle the issue, everything else became much easier and cheaper especially when I realized g... 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
You are not the last.Bling is a big part of high end audio. Hard to put a proper price tag on bling, but higher prices alone can add to bling factor. Bling is in the eye (not ear) of the beholder. How it impacts the senses from there is anyone’s g... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Lance am hoping to make it on Saturday maybe.  Maybe will see you there?  
Tekton Double Impacts
Anyone know what Tektons will be demonstrated at Capital Audiofest this weekend? 
Most overrated bands
I think defiant just has some bones to pick. Its hard for anyone to meaningfully argue any successful act with many fans over many years is overrated.   More likely just not one's cup of tea.  Ratings are pretty much about numbers not opinions.   
Most overrated bands
How about Chicory Tip then? 
50 of the best hi-fi albums for audiophiles
A Mercury Living Presence box set will give you 50 in a compact single box.  
Help me narrow down some speaker choices
You need something reasonably high efficiency with 30 watts. Don’t overlook Triangle or Spatial.   Then there is always Klipsch.   New Forte 3s are very nice.