mapman
Responses from mapman
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Blue,Have you compared with and without PS audio using same power cords to amps? I would expect differences at all volumes.Can't draw any conclusions in lieu of hearing but on paper, p1000 looks like a pretty hefty beast, but only 7 amp current de... | |
| KEF LS 50 in NE Ohio? USed ls50s have been coming up on agon somewhat regularly. No harm in picking up a pair to try if you really want to hear them and do not overpay. SHiiping should not be too bad if seller is not cross country and you can easily resell and move in ... | |
| Rating system insanity I concur. Would not use that dealer again if he does not show any inclination to address clear problems. If advertised as a 10/10, it should arrive that way. Its the sellers responsibility to address the issue somehow. | |
| Early stages of choosing replacement floorstanders Sometimes, with a lively room as you describe, less can be more. How about a pair of kef ls50's to start? Add 2 or more subs optionally later as/if needed.Also check out the audiokinesis line. One of those might be a nice fit as well. | |
| Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall ARC is a gold standard for good tube sound. As long as their less expensive models at least stay within reach of many, I will likely remain a fan. | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Yes, if not mentioned earlier in this thread, definitely do not use most power conditioners/regeneraters, etc. with power amps. They will become a bottleneck in regards to delivering power and current needed. Pre-amps, source devices, etc., have a... | |
| Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall Audio Research is great stuff. Even their lest expensive models are very good. If one can afford it, I can can think of worse ways to spend ones money. if something cost a lot of money, it needs to deliver the goods. ARC does.Boulder, not as sure ... | |
| Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall Someone's gotta buy this stuff first, right, else no used discounts?See, there IS a unique and rightful place for rich audiophiles in this world after all, to buy fist and help out all us poorer folk. Kinda like an audiofile welfare system..... | |
| What Does Holographic Sound Like? I called this first earlier in this thread as having a better chance of being true than certain esoteric tweak related claims, based on scientific evidence, and got mocked :-)We May Be Martians | |
| Tube vs. SS Dilemma If it ain't broken....... | |
| Tube vs. SS Dilemma Mgeorge,I would see no issue with the Krell and Geoldenears. Powerwise, its probably overkill, if anything. Nothing wrong with that. Its more how does it sound to you and what if anything different or better are you looking for with the sound? | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. Porter Wagoner was pushing 80 when he did Wagonmaster, and he could still sing pretty well but voice was not what it used to be. Worked well for that album.Lots of classic rockers still out there singing with success, but there can't be many more ... | |
| Food or beryllium tweeters for my DeCapo's Modern OHMs and 80's OHMs are two different beasts, though they look similar. I owned both concurrently for a bit and did a lot of a/b comparisions. Night and day performance differences all around, though both share the ability to go loud and cle... | |
| Can you identify this piece for me? classical musi BTW Shazam app is a wonderful tool for identifying music when heard, but results for a lot of classical music with it are not always as reliable. | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. Sorry to hear. When she was good, she was very good, one of my favorites. Powerful voice and ability to convey emotion and subtleties to boot. |