mapman
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| What to upgrade? Looks like a good amp and nice speakers. You probably just need to add a little "muscle" in that larger sized loft to retain good dynamics at higher volume.If sound is good but dynamics lacking at higher volume, I would consider adding a pair of g... | |
| $9000 speaker Orangutan or speaker + amplifier Well, if the deciding factor is cost, then the decision is easy, get the less expensive speakers that you like. Don't overpay used + you can then sell again if needed without taking a big financial hit. Should sound quite good with the kinds of mu... | |
| Do stands make a difference for equipment? Most equipment works best on a solid and stable platform/foundation. That's the job of a good audio stand, keep components safe and an insurance policy against harmful vibrations, when needed. Matters most for a turntable, almost all the time, les... | |
| Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle With my Triangle Titus XS speakers that I've had for a good 15 years or so, which are smaller but similar to Cometes, were I to strt over again with them, I would look towards a tube amp. Lead contending tube amp vendors for me would be Jolida, Gl... | |
| $9000 speaker Orangutan or speaker + amplifier One paper, the Devore combo would appear to be a good one on paper largely due to the fairly high efficiency of teh speakers that should perforkm well with a high quality 30 w/ch amp like the Pass, which you already have.Second combo uses very ine... | |
| Coltrane Yes, I would agree "Giant Steps" is usually the place to start, followed by "Blue Trane" and "Love Supreme". Harder to choose after that. COltrane and Johnny Hartman is always fun, and Village Vanguard Sessions has many more esoteric but nicely re... | |
| Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle Each of my OHM 5 speakers has 4 3 way 3 db level adjustments on board (+/- 3db or neutral) for 3^8 or 6561 different possible settings combined. It makes getting the speakers tuned into the room right much easier than otherwise. Couldn't live with... | |
| Do you indulge when listening to your rig? "A red wine or two (three) is a healthy thing IMO"I suspect so. At least I hope so and its not just a bone being thrown aging baby boomers like me to make us feel better. Some experimentation may be called for. I'll let you know....:^) | |
| Question of the day for speaker guru's. Parallel o I know there are other far more qualified "speaker gurus" out there", but anyhow, be sure to account somehow for the lower impedance that would be in play with 2 "8 ohm" speakers connected in parallel, and make sure everything is wired in phase, a... | |
| Do you indulge when listening to your rig? I am very "health concious" I would say, but I enjoy a beer or wine once or twice a week maybe to help relax while listening. Not so much if done too frequently.Some say drinking certain things regularly but in moderation is actually a healthy thi... | |
| Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle Tone controls? Radical!A good idea actually. Issues with room acoustics are not ancient history, though tone controls on good audio gear often seems to be. I'd be willing to bet room acoustics are a significant factor in OPs case as described.Its ... | |
| Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle I really like the TAD Hibachi monoblocks with my Triangle Titus XS speakers, especially at moderate to lower volumes. Cometes should be even better! These are 180 w/ch SS amps with a lot of tube amp characteristics in the design and sound. Can be ... | |
| KEF LS 50 in NE Ohio? Seikosha, my amp before current Bel Cantos was 120 w/ch Musical Fidelity A3CR. Big sound difference between the two on my OHMs and with Dynaudios to a lesser extent. I wonder what the KEFs would sound like in your room with a good 250w/ch or highe... | |
| KEF LS 50 in NE Ohio? Got to hear the ls 50s in my house with my gear this past weekend thanks to another audiogoner stopping by with his. We listened in a couple of rooms and I was able to compare to my other speakers currently in each.First in my larger family room/k... | |
| What audio components are heirloom quality? Talking Head's version is the original. Byrne and Harrison the writers. Many covers it seems, including Simply Red's.VAC Phi Beta is heirloom quality eye candy. Jolida fx10 if one can't afford the VAC :-). |