mapman
Responses from mapman
| Are advances in technology making speakers better? Yes. By definition, Advances in technology always makes technical products better. | |
| Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why? Wow this Amir guy really knows how to ruffle some feathers in these parts. Maybe he’d be better off just offering up opinions like most everyone else. | |
| Is the seated-centered solo listening to music a dated tech? I’ve been saying all along that Ohm Walsh speakers get it right and most others are terminally flawed out of the gate in terms of dispersion and coherence. Most of the world got it wrong! 😉. Though some still do way better than others. Stereo or m... | |
| OHM 3XO Factory Rebuild Nice to hear. The bass might flesh out some over time. | |
| What are the big attractions at Capital Audiofest coming up this Friday? 👍 | |
| Good read: why comparing specifications is pointless Yes it is pointless unless one knows how to apply the numbers properly. | |
| What selections do you play when showing off your system to others? Just take requests and let them judge. Hifi marketing 101. | |
| Am I Getting Soft Here? Nothing soft about achieving one’s goals. Especially when done cost effectively. Well done! Just sit back now and smell the roses. | |
| Which power cords have high resolutions and separation?? Take your pick of any good quality wire. Need not cost much. For power amps current delivery is more important. For line and phono level and digital devices, shielding is a good thing. | |
| Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why? Peolke get a little ornery sometimes when there are no facts that support a belief. Facts are good! always better off with them than without. Wishing something to be true has limited potential. | |
| Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why? If a manufacturer thinks their customers care about measurements, they are more likely to publish meaningful ones. Otherwise, they can do whatever they want. Pretty sure these things are not regulated? Why? Because most listeners could care less a... | |
| CAMBRIDGE AUDIO CXC V2 EXPERIENCE I am also somewhat of a Cambridge fan these days. Don’t overlook them! | |
| Solid state to tube Linear tube Audio all the way in this case for good value to do the job well. Read their tech literature to see why. Ref 3a speakers are not all that tube friendly as they may seem on paper from what I have gathered over the years from owners. Re... | |
| Pleasurably better, not measurably better Measurements are a tool. Use them wisely! The end result: Pleasure. Ahhhhhh…..🙏 | |
| Audio Research - should I replace the valves? Replace older still operating tubes and use them as spares. |