mapman
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| Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D So hearing hiss is better than not hearing harmonics that can't be heard? I must be missing something?I will say that I find hiss to be more tolerable than other forms of noise that I might hear, but if I don't hear anything, its a stretch to thin... | |
| Still mystified by mega expensive power cords Different power cords may well make a difference in sound as a result of their build quality and electrical properties. But my mindset on this is that this part of getting good sound is not rocket science, and most differences are splitting hairs.... | |
| A strange phenomenon Definitely assess how much your "mental state" and how it changes over time during listening might be a factor. Listening fatigue over time is not uncommon, and could be the cause with what you are noticing just the symptom. VEry good idea to leav... | |
| Building a Magnepan System, Please Help... The biggest problem with Maggies is that they often require a lot of distance from rear wall, often towards the middle of many rooms, to sound best. That's not practical for many. It depends. It worked well in my old townhouse, but I could never g... | |
| Record Sleeve Recommendation I've bought quality lined paper sleeves in bulk from vendors on ebay for very reasonable cost. I use these as an upgrade to those used in most records whenever needed. | |
| Best to connect both dac and analog to one amp Do what works and sounds best. It's that simple. | |
| Polling MagnePan Users - Using a SubWoofer? As long as its done well, why not? I had Maggies for years and they were at their best when a decent sub was integrated well. Same true whenever I visit my local Maggie dealer. His systems always sounds good and he is not afraid to use a sub with ... | |
| Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D Musical Interlude courtesy of the living legend, Neil Diamond. | |
| Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D Just play some music, admire some tubes, fuss about the recording if not good enough, maybe imbibe a bit if needed, shake hands maybe even cyber-hug, and move on. Life's too short.... | |
| Integrated Recommendation I was also thinking about the Rogue Sphinx. Would seem to be a very good fit at the price point. I have not heard that unit specifically yet but am a fan of the tube/Class D hybrid approach and Rogue's amps that I have heard in general. Rogue tend... | |
| Calling all Horn lovers Latest AK speakers seemed to get very good buzz as I read it at recent RMAF, including at least one or two mentions I read as among the best in show. Didn't surprise me at all. | |
| Tubes vs Solid State - Imaging, Soundstaging, 3D Empathy is a good thing. The world needs more, not less. Donations are often free as well, an extra bonus! | |
| How much to pay for a Record ? Would he dare to actually play it and risk depreciating the value?Smart collectors know what to buy, when to buy and when if ever to sell. I'm not that smart when it comes to these things, so I have no clue what the darn thing might be worth somed... | |
| Have you gotten great sound in a small er room? I do pretty much what Schubert said. THe trick in a small room is finding the room to do it. Utilizing two walls + corner in the front rather than a single wall alone just provides more options to try particularly when space is tight. Asymmetrical... | |
| Calling all Horn lovers Duke,I heard some of the bigger better CAR speakers at CAF 2012, with the field coil drivers as well, I think. Very nice, though the room was way too small to do full justice I am sure.Your AK speakers are high on my want to hear list, but has not... |