mapman
Responses from mapman
| The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma Compression and parametric eq/DSP is your friend. Forget about “purists”. Do whatever it takes to address whatever problem is at hand. That’s what technology is for. One must merely learn how to apply it properly case by case. | |
| When I listen to my system....... I want the world and I want it now. 🧐 | |
| I listened to a pair of Audio Research Reference 330Ms No question they will sound great. If not it’s not the amps fault. Not unusual to have followup tweaks after any significant change. “with great amps comes great responsibility”. | |
| I listened to a pair of Audio Research Reference 330Ms You only live once. Where would hi end audio be without Audio Research out there always setting a standard for good sound? In more ways than 1...💡 | |
| Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp Here are some recommendations for the best low budget speakers to pair with a Levinson 383 Integrated amplifier: The Levinson 383 is a high-quality, powerful integrated amplifier that can drive a wide range of speakers. However, some users have f... | |
| Ohm Speakers Status Update That’s fantastic! Glad to hear the good customer service continues in the post John Strohbeen era. | |
| No Wonder You Spend So Much Money On Stereo Equipment The gig is up… | |
| JD Souther has passed away Very sorry to hear. Hugely underappreciated!!!! Kinda like the Wrecking Crew. | |
| AA for us Nothing wrong with a persistent laser focus on a hobby of interest as long as you can afford it and it does not interfere with other more important aspects of life. Live and learn. It’s either enjoyable or not. If not, then there may be a problem.... | |
| VU meters added to Cambridge Audio Yes very cool on my Evo 150. It’s software based so I would expect movement based on digital sample values. I haven’t tried with analog inputs? For fun and aesthetics mostly I would say. | |
| Ohm Speakers Status Update I have not. Ohm Walsh have controlled dispersion and are not full Omni. That alone is a big difference | |
| Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp Revels one good way to go. KEF, Sonus Faber and Ohm are other totally different ways to go. Lots of others. You choose! No such thing as “best” just what sounds best to you. | |
| Need help planning/upgrading I love it when a plan comes together. Even if merely a concept after many years, hey at least that’s progress! After all it’s only hifi, not a matter of life and death. 😎 | |
| Perhaps useless, but today is National Dog Day........ I had to comfort my dog today and reassure her she would not be some evil neighbor’s dinner. She is very sensitive! ✌️ | |
| Shazam as an audio tool Good idea! Way to foil the evil plot to play music that nobody is likely to listen to at home for comparison. 🖖 |