mapman
Responses from mapman
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget @twangy57 I don’t go out on limbs very often but I will predict you would love them for pop/rock music. They have a lot going for them that I look for: Concentric design for phase coherency A well known designer On the more massive side for... | |
| Speaker choice without need for deep bass Would Mofi Sourcepoint 8 be too big? That should do it nicely with a powered sub in a larger room. | |
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget Have not heard them all but I’d lean towards the Mofis were it me in your shoes. | |
| Speaker set up for more than 1 person That is what Ohm Walsh uniquely do best in most any room. | |
| Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget I’d recommend considering Ohm Walsh www.ohmspeakers.com. Pick the speaker size based on room size, throw a good quality modern Class D amp at them, give them just a bit of distance from the wall and most will be done for good. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Camel | |
| GaN FET Amps vs. Traditional Class D Amps GanFET technology and Class D amplifiers both represent advancements in amplifier design, but they have distinct characteristics and advantages. Here’s a comparison of the two: ### 1. **Technology Basis** - **GanFET Technology**: Utilizes Gallium... | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles "Meats-loaf" - What Lisa Douglas used to cook for Oliver in "Hootersville". | |
| What Meatloaf and Beer Have Taught me about Audiophiles I use the soup analogy. No two soups taste the same, many are delicious. Yum! Some cost more to whip up than others. People like some and can’t deal with others. It is what it is. Nothing to lose sleep over. I have a $80 DAC that I think sou... | |
| GaN FET Amps vs. Traditional Class D Amps All "traditional" Class D amps do NOT sound the same. You have to compare specific models. The devil is in the details. In general GanFet ups the ante in terms of performance level possible. Does not mean all GanFets are necessarily better. I... | |
| Anyone else constantly curious about amps? You only live once. Try some freakin amps if you want to! Have fun! | |
| Tune of the Day Mars Volta | |
| Shakti Stone I use mu metal to shield my phono step up from EMR. HVAC is outside nearby and causes noise otherwise. I wonder if Shakti would work for that? Would be an interesting test. | |
| Shakti Stone How do they work? | |
| 2 Channel system sounds weak and lackluster Yes always start with clean ears. |