mapman
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| I think I've Just Seen Absolute Proof That Audiophiles Are Insanely Gullible Flat records result in less noise and distortion so probably some truth to the potential benefits but obviously a device suited to do just that need not cost a fortune. But people do like their bling so whatever turns you on. There is more to hi... | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! Ah well if an apartment (with others below) and hardwood floors even more reason to isolate no matter what speakers used. I use use auralex subdude isolation platforms available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Auralex-Acoustics-SubDude-II-Subwoofe... | |
| I think I've Just Seen Absolute Proof That Audiophiles Are Insanely Gullible Donald Trump probably has two. 👱🏻 | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! Badri what kind of floor? Is it an upper level suspended plywood floor? Mainly does it have some give or is it rock solid like cement foundation level? Bass you describe can often be tamed by acoustically isolating speakers from floors on u... | |
| New blog post on the Fritz Carrera Rev 7 BE I'll be looking forward to the review of the Spatial. Something a little different there at an interesting price point. | |
| New blog post on the Fritz Carrera Rev 7 BE Hi Reb.The Fritz are quite a bit more than Spatial aren't they? | |
| Neutral electronics are a farce... I think the word "farce" in the thread title just appealed to him and not much else really mattered. Just a hunch. | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD If you will be using CD resolution SPDIF and can find an mhdt Constantine non -oversampling DAC used, jump on it and give it a shot. Should not cost more than $400 used. Then see if you can find something better for a bit more and and sell it if n... | |
| How to upgrade in pieces - or - tell me about your journey! What model Energy floorstanders specifically?Also please describe room. How big, dimensions, any special features that might affect acoustics.What are you not getting with the bass currently compared to your goal?If it were me, I'd start with ge... | |
| Neutral electronics are a farce... "Thanks for the psychoanalysis, Mopman. "Mocking my moniker makes me doubt your sincerity but you are welcome anyhow. I sincerely hope it helps but I will manage my expectations there. | |
| Neutral electronics are a farce... Geoff I think you are a control freak and exhibit symptoms of narcissism. Some megalomania perhaps to. It seems to affect your reading comprehension and ability to comprehend or accept anything anyone else says. Its all about you it seems. ... | |
| pros and cons: beryllium vs ribbon tweeters in sound and emotions terms I’ll go out on a limb and say that I think ribbon and folded ribbon tweeters in general tend to be more "forgiving" of problems upstream than most any metal tweeter or the best soft dome tweeters, like the Esotar. I’ve heard some cases where othe... | |
| How to take pictures for selling I like to use manual settings with natural lighting (ie the sun through a window whenever possible) and take several bracketing exposure time photos around what initially looks best then choose the one that shows the unit best. I always use a trip... | |
| Neutral electronics are a farce... Back to the topic of neutrality, I agree shooting for neutrality is a good thing. Lab measurements are a useful tool. Lower noise and distortion is always better. How one connects to the music emotionally and why is a very subjective thing. Neutra... | |
| Neutral electronics are a farce... Geoff I use mu metal in my system and have mentioned it several times here over the years. So you are wrong again there.I suspect many others actually understand as well. Mu metal has been around for many years and its uses are well documented. |