mapman

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Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Traditional analog equalization is somewhat dated and very limited 20th century technology. šŸ˜‰ Ā  But, I will be attempting Room correction using Roon DSP shortly. Will be using Room EQ Wizard software to create convolution filters for several roo... 
Are you on or off? What say you?
No merry go round. Ā Most changes I make these days are exploring new frontiers.Ā   
WHY IS THERE SO MUCH HATE FOR THE HIGH END GEAR ON AUDIO GEAR?
If you take the more esoteric high end tweaks out of the picture, high end audio is really not any more controversial than owning luxury cars.  
Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers
Amp 1 I have heard. Amp 2 is probably a decent option as well. Both very nice and very affordable to try. You might check with Fritz about that specific model but the special thing about Fritz speakers is their crossover design that provides a ver... 
Martin Logan vs. Everything
No need to compete. Two different beasts.  
Upgradeitis
The meta version would be a clear upgrade as would the blade meta. Or maybe it’s more a different sound you seek as opposed to a clear upgrade?  
Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
I do think in many cases people just can’t handle what they get with good SS gear so they resort to tubes in order to calm things down a bit. Also tubes are of course all glow-y and way cool looking so there is that.  
Integrated amplifier for Fritz Speakers
If I were you I’d strongly consider trying the Glow Audio Amp 1 with the Fritz. Glow Audio Amp 1  
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
At this point I’m really only wanting to hear what $100.000 can buy and sound like. It’s probably a fair assumption that anything reputable you buy for that money should be very good, in which case the end results will be determined largely by ... 
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
If you are advertising spending $100k there is a good chance there are a few dealers or other high end industry affiliated folks around here licking their chops and offering ā€œunbiasedā€ advice. So be aware of that. Also the people advising to not ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Camel Live Recordings Ā  What a treat for any long time Camel fan!  
Harman acquires Roon
On the topic of Roon, Ā I just got the update where they break out Roon Core into separate parts including now Roon Server. Ā That makes sense but have not seen any of the performance enhancements Roon touts for this materialize yet. Ā If anything it... 
Harman acquires Roon
Yes hoping that Roon gets a big financial boost to help it move forward even faster. Just as long as the current customers who made Ron a success do not get tossed aside it should be good.Ā   
Help me spend $100,000 on a new system
Find the right house with the right room for listening that will make you happy to spend time in first. You have good stuff to start with. See what the gear you have can do there first. Then consider what might be improved if needed. Spending the... 
KEF LS60 v Reference 1s
I had demo of Ref 3 metas, r11 metas and ls60s recently. All good and similar sounding in many ways but of course each radically different in physical construction. I liked them all very much! Main appeal for ls60s would be conserving space, co...