mapman
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| 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... | |
| Best Male Singers of the 20th Century I know a totally unknown local tenor in the Baltimore MD area who performs locally that has the purest tone of anyone I have ever heard that I can think of. | |
| High End Tube Gear Transition to High End SS Regardless of amplification technology used, a focus on coherency in the sound can yield great results for minimal cost.Ironically, often the less complex gear tends to be the most coherent sounding. ICs and speaker designs, especially in regards ... | |
| Who here loves his/her Rogue Audio Integrated amp? I've never heard a bad Rogue demo and have only positive impressions. | |
| My audio rack is bright, will sand fill help? Just a thought but whenever arranging or re-arranging components physically, particularly low level phono gear, be alert to any potential RFI or EM noise issues that could be introduced by something as simple as a power wire in a different locatio... |