mapman
Responses from mapman
| Why do digital cables sound different? Kijanki,You use the BEnchmark DAC which pretty much deals with any jitter issues that might exist otherwise, correct?I do not have a DAC like that to-date and am probably more affected by the variables you describe, but still whatever differences ... | |
| Quality issues with Tekton speakers.... If the vendor offered to make an exchange to set things right, then they did the right thing given the situation.Different vendors/products view and handle grills differently. My preference is to always have them included, although I can understan... | |
| Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old Older OHm Walsh models can be had for teh price of many "cheap" speakers but are good all around performers capable of delivering very big sound to compete with most anything with the right amplification. | |
| What can I improve in my audio system for better s Also a system picture showing the physical layour would help. Often all that is needed for better sound is a better approach towards setup and dealing with room acoustics. Definitely a best practice to get that right first before changing anything. | |
| What can I improve in my audio system for better s You have good stuff. What aspects of the sound do you think need improving? How do you know what your target sound is or equivalently where yours is deficient? Have you heard some other system for reference? IS there any noticeable noise or distor... | |
| Why do digital cables sound different? "The digital cables are carrying "analog" signals."Yes, but the signals are completely different in design and play by a different set of rules. | |
| Which Class D / gainclone for 1st row presence? When that happens I find it may have a lot to do with room acoustics. Not sure any amp alone is prone to that? | |
| Another Squeezebox Replacement Thread Michael yes I'd like that sometime. | |
| RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss Yes, Classic Audio and Atmasphere always an eye opener for many that can appreciate good sound, a different approach, and retro aesthetics.Will Audiokinesis be there? How about HHR Exotic Speakers, German Physics, Morrison, Ref 3A Duevel, or Larse... | |
| Is DEQX a game changer? I tried the a/b without DEQX/with DEQX online demo at the deqx site with a pair of decent headphones. Glad to say most of what I hear at home off my OHMs with CLS (Coherent Line Source) Walsh style drivers sound much more like the with DEQX sample... | |
| Your favorite album cover... I like Mark Ryden's work in general very much, in particular the cover art for Bigger Better Faster More by Three Non Blondes. He also did MJ's Dangerous and RHCP's One Hot Minute album covers. More please, Mr. Ryden. | |
| Vinyl Heaven : Lyra Atlas on a Durand Talea 2 "Fot that much money it should be."My thought's exactly on most of the expensive toys often seen in these parts. Otherwise, why bother? | |
| Anyone going to the Rocky Mountain Audio show?? Its on my list of things to do someday but not this year.Rocky Mountains + audio. What could be better? | |
| NAD vs. MF Amp - best match best choice? Based on my exposure to PSB, NAD, and MF to date, I would lean towards NAD and agree in general with George's description of the general sound of NAD versus MF, though I think NAD is the more distinctive sound more so than MF being particularly et... | |
| RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss Assuming Avalon is still thriving (don't know offhand), my take is these shows tend to benefit smaller vendors with more limited distribution channels, or those who sell direct to customer via internet the most. Brands that are more easily heard l... |