mapman
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| Adding Tone Controls? I think the OP has gotten several good and varied suggestions within the realm of possibility to consider. I'm curious to see how things turn out. | |
| When speakers almost sound like the instruments Identifying the current bottleneck and addressing it is always the way to go to wean performance out of any system, audio or otherwise. Often, easier said than done though. It takes time usually and lots of trial and error along the way. The speak... | |
| New Logitech Squeezebox Touch No replacement I have heard of yet.Apparently, being discontinued has been good for touch's value.I still have 2 currently unused Roku Soundbridges. These can connect to Logitech and Windows Media server as well and sound similarly good via the sa... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? "Many TV shows and films dissappoint, but music from my own library almost never does. Lovin' my Ohms!"Amen, brother! | |
| Best Audio Store in Washington D C ? Deja Vu sounds interesting. Gotta get there someday. | |
| Adding Tone Controls? "This is what happens when you place music before equipment."No music without equipment unfortunately.You might still need digital processing to get what you want out of certain recordings, but best to have the right foundation first. That can go ... | |
| Made in America I prefer to buy American of course, but I think one would be ill advised to not accept the trend towards a more global economy and America's evolving (yet still predominant) place within it. It is happening faster than ever and will hopefully be a... | |
| Are all fuses created equal? I'm with Elizabeth also on the topic of fuses. | |
| When speakers almost sound like the instruments Most amps and most speakers are "good".I think the same is true these days about many a digital source as well.Only certain combos done right can make magic for an individual though. That's the key.Vinyl is still tougher to master IMHO. I think th... | |
| When speakers almost sound like the instruments Time, experience along with lots of trial and error along the way.....the path of many an audiophile over the years. | |
| Made in America A lot of my favorite gear I use is by American companies. OHM, Bel Canto, Audio Research mainly. Logitech Squeezebox also (though theline was recently discontinued...grrrr).I have two mhdt DACs made by some guy in the far east that are real giant ... | |
| Best Audio Store in Washington D C ? J S Audio in BEthesda is the one I know worth a visit. United Home Audio another, especially if you've never heard a good MBL setup. There are others around I have not visited. | |
| Best alcohol for party? Grain alcohol mixed with whatever was the most popular at the frats back in college. | |
| so many speakers Speakers are like women. Except cheaper. All shapes and sizes. Some beautiful. Some not so. Guys have their favorites. Some make better mates with the rest of the gear than others. How to choose? A divorce from a particular is relatively cheap and... | |
| Adding Tone Controls? Bama,WHich what are some pop band recordings specifically that you are looking to improve?Thanks. |