mapman
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| The best monitor under 1500 KEF ls 50 is a nice choice for an RV. It has limitations with larger rooms from what I have heard, but a very nice and compact package for many applications. Am RV sounds perfect. They do like power and current though so expect a significant varia... | |
| SET amps ? When someone is determined and able to try something new and different, there is no time better the present.Dared seems like good value. I think of TEkton in general, monitors in particular, as pretty set friendly, but not I am not familiar with t... | |
| Elvis Presley's Albums - Recommendations needed Yeah just get the 50's box set mentioned if you can find it and be done. Add the companion 60's box set for completeness. | |
| What brand is most recognized by non-audiophiles? I hear commercial Bose setups that make me think there is possibilities still there for good home audio, but most home audio Bose stuff I hear tends to be well sub-par.I think there are ways one could make a good sounding home system with Bose stu... | |
| just an observation for comment Vinyl is OLD tech, not new.It has some unique advantages in some cases, but marketing hype obscures the reality, making people expect better results always under the false pretense that vinyl is inherently better in all or most cases.The reality i... | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets Al, thanks for your response and expounding on the topic so accurately and concisely (as usual).Knowledge is always the key to effectively mitigating any risk, large or small.An appropriate euphemism would be "look before you leap".Its that simple... | |
| Pulling the trigger on pricey equipment "What about using Facetime. That way you get the meet the seller... and actually see the equipment you're buying. "That's a really good suggestion!Facetime sound quality: not hifi though.... :^) | |
| Your Favorite AC Outlets There are many ways to be informed about something short of owning or trying something. Its a common marketing pitch to tell someone they don't know what they are missing. | |
| Best Class A amp with SLAM Probably true.Amp + speakers both matter. Biggest baddest amp + biggest baddest most efficient full range speakers with slam to match probably wins in the end. COuld be a commercial system geared towards a large venue or arena most likely and over... | |
| Pulling the trigger on pricey equipment THis is a very interesting and valuable topic! One takes a huge risk buying expensive used stuff that has to be shipped, whether here or anywhere. I shy away from larger or more expensive items that have to be shipped in general and look more for ... | |
| Next upgrade on Usher & Primaluna rig?? If the issue is mainly room acoustics at this point, then equalization of some sort is certainly a viable option. Audyssey is one solution that others whose opinion I trust have leveraged with great success. | |
| Which $500 Speaker Next? I picked up my smaller pair of OHM Walsh speakers (100 series3 drivers in refurbed Walsh 2 cabinets) for $600 used here on Agon a few years back.They are my favorites in general of all I have tried in my various sized rooms, especially for the pri... | |
| Next upgrade on Usher & Primaluna rig?? DOug,CAn you recommend a specific package of tweaks along the lines you identify to address the OPS issues?THat would help take the guesswork out of that approach at this point as opposed to focusing on optimal amp.speaker matching, which to me is... | |
| Next upgrade on Usher & Primaluna rig?? I suspect at this point for significant change you either need higher efficiency more tube amp friendly speakers or throw more power and current at the Ushers. Rogue Sphynx hybrid integrated might be worth a try for that. | |
| Any thoughts/recommendations on electronics little to loose to try. willing to bet it sounds great. |