mapman
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| What sub under a grand? I like Rhythmic value proposition on paper based on what I read. WOuld tend to lean that way but disclaimer is I have not had the pleasure of hearing those yet. | |
| DAC improvements slowing down? "Beyond that how are DACs going to be a game changer?"The same way phono cartridges have been for many years.Until someday when digital is replaced. That could be a very long way off or never. I have no clue what would replace it. Holography like ... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? This is all good stuff. I'll be soaking it all in so in 10 years or so if/when I retire I can perhaps be more DIY perhaps. They say you become more like a child again as you grow older. I built many electronic kits as a kid, nothing so bold as a h... | |
| I came across this.... Great educational stuff! Fun too! Gotta love the internet!The next animagraff I would request would be for how a Walsh driver works in comparison. Then also planar magnetic and electrostat.Then we can get into how DACs works, then various amplifie... | |
| What sub under a grand? Good powered subs do bass best. Whether its needed or not depends on all the rest.Lots of good subs for use with monitors and other speakers with limited bass extension available for under $1000.If speakers are more full range to start with, then ... | |
| How do you know when to replace tubes I am just a moderate tube user these days, but first thing I check for is any audible noise or hiss. Also if anything sounds unusually different in any way, tubes are one of the first suspects. I keep a few spares around so that I can a/b regressi... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? Reb, I would definitely not ditch the Decapos until you get the chance to get things ticking in your new "dedicated" room. I predict the Decapo/SET combo might really shine in there eventually, but you know, "famous last words"..... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? "There will always be tradeoffs."That is a fact.Practically, I think the best approach is to minimize the # of drivers. Two drivers done well is enough in most cases. THree can work well also but keep the crossover points out to the frequency extr... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? I like the Tekton value proposition and they are on my list of speakers to hear someday. Have not had the opportunity to-date.I did hear a pair of larger Zu's once at the Capital audiofest. THey sounded nice on smaller scale jazz and classical rec... | |
| Top resistors " The duelund resistors do impart a "live venue" sound "Having not followed this thread, I'm wondering if you are saying these particular or certain kinds of resistors in general will always have the certain sound signature?Seems to me results wou... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? I see. Makes sense.Keep in mind that the trend will be for smaller "efficient" speakers to have limited bass response (that's how a lot of the efficiency happens, power requirements go up exponentially as frequency decreases). If it becomes a prob... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? Rebbi,If you are thinking DIY speakers at this point as well (not a bad idea for flexibility) mount the single full range driver of choice in a cabinet, tweak the cabinet as needed, add a sub or two as needed, and you are done with a very nice DIY... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? Reb,I have a pair of STAX earphones that are quite wonderful sounding, especially with good amplification. If there is a SET amp in my future, it might be for those and it might even lead me to upgrade to a bigger better pair of STAX.For speakers,... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? I'd agree large dual concentric drivers in a large box like the big Tannoys (have never heard) is probably the optimal approach for use with low wattage amps, especially for more near field listening scenarios. Dual concentric has less unique adva... | |
| Single driver speakers without the pitfalls? With just a few watts only on a very small scale ie headphones. With more power the fuller range Walsh drivers aka dale harder. Otherwise two ways with the simple crossover designs. For full range bass off just a few watts in most any room large d... |