mapman
Responses from mapman
| The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD "I have wondered whether errors in the music while being transported over the internet/server/etc just create more issues than a simple CD transport to the DAC. " The answer is no. The interent simply wouldn’t work at all if data were not transmi... | |
| Speakers that disappear Amazingly enough the amp used matters a lot as well. | |
| The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD CDs still serve a purpose. | |
| Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble? Bottom line is higher frequencies are an essential part of detail. They can also be a key source of noise and distortion which lead to fatigue. It all is needed and all needs to be done well ie have a handle on noise and distortion. After that ... | |
| Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble? ffed,” or “smeared” is what you hear when you go into the venue’s bathroom That’s because the higher frequencies have been lost and only the lower remain. | |
| Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble? Another visual analogy: The best portraits are hardly ever over lit. Light levels set the mood. Same with higher frequencies in audio. For example, Audio Research does tend to do a good job in presenting detail without overdoing it to th... | |
| Is "detailed" audiophile code for too much treble? It’s hard to be detailed if not bright ie dull. For proof just Turn down the lights and watch the detail fade away. Higher frequencies enable detail. That’s just how it works. But the devil is always in the detail. | |
| What front end piece should I upgrade? Keep playing with the Roon dsp. Try a parametric eq boost or cut centered at 5khz and from from 4-6khz to change “pierce” effect in the sound to your preference. I like a 2-3 db boost there on my systems with both Sonus Faber Concerto Domus and Oh... | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. So much trouble in the world. Do expensive toys help? Just saying. My conscience is a dangerous thing. | |
| Little class D amp vs tube amp Same investment in both systems total? | |
| MoFi or Harbeth (used) I’ve heard both. Mofi probably more bang for the buck. | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. My minimalist mantra is less or no wire between components is best. Wires are not rocket science. Keep it simple! Yes they can sound different but if the rest is done right then who cares? Not me. Most any good quality wire will do. I don’t want f... | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. I detect an attitude. Well fact is I do have several systems built around integrated devices. Not having to deal with wires because the engineers already did is a bonus. I don’t miss having to deal with wires one bit. It’s a total non issue... | |
| Decisions, decisions, decisions Both very good. Apples/oranges. You get to choose. A beefier good quality amp can always only help. | |
| Fosi V3 Mono...when inexpensive satisfies I have an older Fosi amp driving ls50s no problem. Those newer monoblocks should nail it. Ls50s are not easy to drive well. I also have the stereo Fosi V3 with the beefed up power supply driving a small pair of Mirage speakers in a small desktop s... |