mapman
Responses from mapman
| Is It Ironic? Yes, technology continues to evolve and improve. Meaning better performing choices are available today for those in needed who choose to seek them out.Does not mean older gear is "obsolete" though if that is what floats ones boat. Also better perf... | |
| What most important in the sound of your cables? Got to be able to understand what is being sung even when vocals are not prominent or buried in the mix. That's a good sign for the midrange, where most music occurs, and perhaps the single best indicator overall. Usually a good omen for all the r... | |
| Your most disappointing purchase or audition? "Man has this thread taken a wrong turn!!"Threads that inquire about bad experiences kinda start down that path from the beginning unfortunately.When something bad is reported, its hard to just let it slide, and hard to get the most relevant facts... | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz Tbg did you pay full retail? | |
| Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already??? "High end audio is better than ever its kicking ass!!"As evidenced by the abundance of wires costing 4 digits or more these days. Not to mention "fancy fuses". | |
| How do Ohm Walsh speakers compare to Maggies? Hardwood floors and floors in particular can interact quite a bit with the bottom ported OHM Walsh speakers for sure, more so than other designs. At least that is what I find with my models that use older refurbished cabinets with no plinth undern... | |
| How loud is loud? Being a live concertgoer, I like to be able to enjoy fully at lifelike volume levels. How loud that is may vary, but do not want to be limited. Most of the time though, I will not go that loud though. Sometimes, background music levels suffice. | |
| Is high-end audio dying, if not dead already??? As long as people have good sounding stuff to listen to music with in their homes, it won't be dead. Maybe just much different looking than the olden days. | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz Are voices clearly discernable with these, even when buried in the mix? That is usually the first thing i listen for with various ics. Dnms are champs at this. | |
| How do Ohm Walsh speakers compare to Maggies? One or two 2x2 acoustic wall panels on side wall prime reflection point based on your listening position will go a long way if room is too lively. | |
| critics dynaudio speakers Yes dyns need power and current then shine. Ohm too. I have both. | |
| Decware video Marketing Genius! :^) | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz From what I read, the secret sauce is in the combo of the conductor material used and the application of magnetism. So probably not valid to consider just one without the other.Definitely a unique design. That's about all I can tell for sure from ... | |
| Can a tiny silver bowl affect music reproduction No doubt.I listened to several bells . They all sounded different. Some good, some much less so. | |
| High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz I've read HF wires are not copper or silver but rather a custom alloy of some sort, possibly similar to Mu Metal. |