mapman
Responses from mapman
| what is the best amp you've ever heard Shoot, have heard so many!THe thing is one cannot hear an amp without all the rest so how to say which amp alone sounds best?The amps I can identify in the best systems I have heard recently are VAC, MBL, ARC, ROGUE, Bel Canto, Boulder, Audio Note... | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? I'm with LCD.Music trumps format for me every time because I am first a music lover and have fine tuned both my vinyl and digital rigs to enable this. I am currently hesitant to change a thing in my system because dare I say it it meets my expecta... | |
| How many with analog rigs only? I did until I managed to get my digital up to snuff a couple years back after fine tuning my vinyl rig and then added a music server as well. I have a lot of good music on vinyl only so I would listen to it more if I had the time to deal with play... | |
| Where do you go after a Dynaudio C1 ? I know a dealer that offers Avalon and Dynaudio as two complementary top lines in terms of sound. The Dynaudio C1s did have a more "relaxed" sound, the Avalons not so much. I'd give them a listen based on what you describe. | |
| Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies? "try the decemberists "the king is dead" album from 2011. its a stunning piece of vinyl."The CD is as well. | |
| Wireless router "contamination" of sound? I would not place my audio gear physically close to any typical household computer or router due to potential for RFI type digital noise as Al alluded to. I tend to avoid wired connections as well just as a precaution.Otherwise Wifi and other radi... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Rbf,For rock/prog/metal music at louder, real life type volumes, clipping is quite common with many amp/speaker combos. It comes into play gradually as volume goes up. If it is noticeable with the Nova/OHM combo, there are two possible solutions. ... | |
| Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? Rbf,In general, listen for any audible signs of distortion or breakup usually due to amp clipping. When an amp clips, distortion will start to become audible during louder musical peaks and upping the volume further results in more distortion than... | |
| Audiogon members poor packing and shipping damage In the case of audiogon, where delicate items costing thousands of dollars or more are shipped regularly, its even more important than in many cases that things be done right.A $10000 amp or pair of speakers is too costly and risky for buyer and s... | |
| What stereo amp sounds better than digital monos? Good luck. Mccormack is a very reasonable choice.My strategy is always to listen a lot and listen to the best whenever possible, then buy what I can afford. | |
| "tears to the eyes good" Merlin Master VSM Good luck. Mccormack is a very reasonable choice.My strategy is always to listen a lot and listen to the best whenever possible, then buy what I can afford. | |
| "tears to the eyes good" Merlin Master VSM IT brings tears to my chimp-like eyes to see Bobby and a Merlin critic seeming to have fun together..... | |
| More power for better sound at low volumes? Dover, yes i know what you mean. | |
| What stereo amp sounds better than digital monos? Yes, me to in regards to expensive amps like boulder. I would still recommend giving them a listen. I have not heard them on many systems but the struck me as unique sounding and possibly quite good, a useful reference. You might then be able to f... | |
| Audiogon members poor packing and shipping damage Equipment should be packaged to ensure safe shipping. Not all who sell are professionals though so, mistakes can happen more often than otherwise. Its a risk. Best for the buyer to confirm details of how gear will be shipped with the seller before... |