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| These three cables, what would you choose? " Once upon a time I was suckered by the dealer into buying Tara Labs. No additional value than a same gauge Monoprice Nimbus bi-wire. My Tara Labs 12awg biwire is sitting in a drawer. I found no difference in quality of audio."You shouldn't let a... | |
| Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation There was a reason I recommended the 3's and subs over the Trio, and anything above it. I think the combo will better suit the OP's needs. After reading his description on how they will be used, I think anything above the Model 3's may very well b... | |
| What is best for the speakers JBL Everest 6600? Mark Levinson 53 or Boulder 2060? " I want to buy the best amplifier."There is no such thing. In order for a recommendation that points you in the general direction of where you need to be, you need to provide a lot more info. Also, what are you going to use for a preamp? | |
| Vandersteen The owners manual gives very specific setup instructions. Its not difficult, but you need to take the time and do it. Also, move the speakers closer together. Try them at 6ft, 6.5ft and 7ft apart. Measure from inside edge to inside edge. Make sure... | |
| Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation Get a pair of Vandersteen Model 3’s and a pair of matching subs (2QW's). Unless you want something extremly loud, that's probably your best option. | |
| Looking for a DAC < $1500 " But, I'd love to hear from any fanatic out there that has done A/B comparisons to the Oppo 105, using newer DAC/chip designs."I've compared the Oppo to other products. Its an OK starter component, but you can only do so much at that price point.... | |
| Rotel RA-1570 to Ayre AX-7e You won't recognize your system. The Rotel is great, but the Ayre will be a major upgrade. | |
| Subwoofer without hi pass filter " Using a passive first order filter has two drawbacks: 1) you have to know the input impedance of your amp (maybe your amp meets the manufacturer's spec and maybe it doesn't) and 2) first order filters allow too much bass to reach the main speake... | |
| Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls " First I wanted to check on a few things, such as whether these speakers work at all, and I can do that only once I get a receiver (right?)."The speakers are very efficient, so yes, a receiver will work. That said, I wouldn't get one. Something l... | |
| Subwoofer without hi pass filter I would recommend caution. Very few people use a sub with your speakers. I'm not saying it can't be done, just that there's a high potential for mistakes. If I was in your position, I would contact John at Wellington Audio in FL. http://www.wellin... | |
| Which amp for Energy Veritas v2.3i? If you like a silver face plate, just get a Rowland and be done with it. | |
| Need Help with Subwoofer Choice " @Mb1audio02 ... don't you have to use a separate xover with the Vandersteen?"Not exactly. They give you a temporary xover with the sub that you use to set it up. Once you determine the correct values, Vandersteen gives you permanent ones. But it... | |
| How to get Metadata in Exact Audio Copy EAC ripping " Metadata is a fancy word for the information about the songs/album. This information is stored in the files themselves for formats that allow for it (flac does while wav does not). This allows music players (not usually CD players although I'm s... | |
| Shunyata or Synergistic for power conditioning? " How does the Silver Ghost compare to the Cerious cords?"The problem with power products in general, is that results are not consistent. Its hard to predict what a PC will sound like from system to system. If you can't use Cable Company and have ... | |
| Which amp for Energy Veritas v2.3i? Get the NAD. Its a bit more refined in the high frequencies. The Energy with its aluminum tweeter can sound bright. If you want to play records, you can buy a phono card for the NAD. It should have enough power, but one of the unique features is h... |