mapman
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| Ideas for Krell-ish sound, but less heat? What Class D amp did you try and with what pre-amp? Also what speakers?Thanks. | |
| Thoughts from THE Show, is $29k the new $10k? "My beef with the hifi scene is the utter lack of any interest in engaging the general public"HiFi scene: "buy expensive turntables and tube amps. THey sound the best."General public: "Where do I plug in my ear buds?" | |
| Fuses that matter. "Well, let me ask you, does any of the stuff you do technically give you any insights to say, tiny metal bowl resonators, Schumann frequency generators, vibration isolation, Shun Mook ebony discs, mind matter interaction, the physics of quantum do... | |
| decware err radial speakers Thanks Frazeur. That helps.They are very nice looking. I would expect good things. The comparison with newer similar OHMs should be of interest to others as well as me I would think.Given the driver configuration and the rated efficiency, I'm gues... | |
| Fuses that matter. GEoff,Risk assessment is a small part of what I do technically actually.But I am always glad to provide a good laugh! | |
| Fuses that matter. Science Fiction.Machina Dynamica.Has there ever been a more natural pairing?Once you've exhausted the possibilities based on science, science fiction is where it is at I suppose. | |
| The Problem with Synergistic Research I can understand how Sabai feels. You want to stay on the leading edge with a product line but can't afford to. I don't blame anyone. We can't always get what we want. Wait a bit and buy used only maybe? | |
| What speakers play the loudest cleanly ? OHM Walsh. I've owned various models since ~ 1981 and run them both indoors and out. Nothing phases them! Not even my current 500w/ch Class D amp. They just deliver whatever you throw at them.Once circa 1985 or so, I ran my old Walsh 2s on a farmh... | |
| Best place to consign classical LPs in NYC? BR is probably correct unfortunately.Westsider had a large stock of used classical records when I was there last a couple years back, but many were going for a pittance. It may be better for the used classical music shopper than for the seller. | |
| why do we argue? "Communication is essential to understanding, and arguments are just another form of communicating. The trick is to know when the person you are arguing with is sincere in his posits."That's spot on!The word argument does infer a negative form of ... | |
| Fuses that matter. GEoff,No I mean't what I said, not your spin on it. What could be clearer?You're free to fire back but please do not put your thoughts in my mouth. Work on getting the facts straight!I would not limit any vendor that disclose and acknowledge their... | |
| Fuses that matter. "I got some of the new Synergistic Research fuses in. I may get back about them, if you boys behave."As a matter of fact, fuses from reputable companies that specialize in a wide variety of power quality solutions other than fuses are the ones tha... | |
| why do we argue? Quotes about what mattersThere is wisdom in there somewhere (I think). | |
| Best place to consign classical LPs in NYC? Westsider records on W. 72nd street might be worth looking into. | |
| Fuses that matter. I suspect Geoff's comments and opinions expressed are easily attributable to his vested interest as a vendor of what many consider some of the most "controversial" and unexplainable audio tweaks in existence. My only explanation for Geoff's produc... |