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Transmission line speakers
I did read your post Rodman99999, thank you for the informative read. Sound like you have lots of experience is this dept. I wish I had a better room,I think it kind of keeps me set back some,watcha gonna do?The DM2a's sound good in my room,so Im ... 
Transmission line speakers
Quote:"Rodman99999, for a very long time, I've struggled for the right term to describe the low frequency performance of a true TL loudspeaker. So far, I've yet to find it. Many folks seem to prefer "pitch", but that doesn't satisfy me, either."I'... 
Transmission line speakers
Wow the PMC's look great! I wonder what they go for used..I must look into this.. thanks! 
Transmission line speakers
Well,what brought this all about,was a friend of mine picked up some B&W DM2a's and sold them to me for $21.00That's what he payed for them at a thrift store here in Seattle area.These are a transmission line speaker, and are seriously built,t... 
McCartney Live?
My 11 year old Son, Aaron loves the Paul McCartney I play ,I can see he is somewhat enchanted by it, there is a wonderful warm appeal with him (Paul). The older I get, the more I like his music. Wonderful! 
Great Jack Bruce Albums,which ones?
Update,wow!!! this guy is such a great find!!Get "Shadows in the air"Listen to track 9 "Dancing on air"what a musician........most of the album is top shelf,NOT an Album that smittens you right away,I didnt like it when I got it..The problem was n... 
Bedini Class "A" 200/200 power amp vs. MC-2205?
Sounds like your friend wanted to give you the best amp he could,wow... 
Dynaudio breakin period
passive ones.. 
Dynaudio breakin period
Quote:"They won't change much but perhaps your hearing will adjust. Sonic memory takes a while for you to adjust to how your favorites (well known tracks) now sound."I see your point and agree its a factor in some situations.BUT.....and a big humo... 
Dynaudio breakin period
When running these speakers in,how loud does it have to be? I can run them at low levels 24/7 in my basement, soft background like...Or,are we taking -ONLY- normal listening levels for break-in?Thanks 
"Tube Like" SS Integrated Amps
NAD 3020a, cross between el34 and a 6L6 amp.Its a smoothyAudio aero hybrid prima,older one. I had it, its good.Good luck on your hunt! 
Dynaudio breakin period
"are they being used in the recommended 'nearfield' position? "yes,small livingroom.I'll run em in some more.Thanks 
Yamaha Amp Nostalgia
I own Yamaha C-600 and C-800 amps, and they're the real .Better with warm speaker..Really cheap on the used market too.Yamaha used to make some really cool stuff... 
Integrated Amp Jumpers
I have tried two brands of jumpers.Audioquest (black color) and Tara Labs "rectangular solid core"... I could hear the downgrade.I would leave the stock jumpers there, if it were me,OR put in good normal cables. I now own two sets of these things ... 
Vintage B&W DM2a's comments wanted
I picked up a pair of these for $21.00 , Im using them with a class A Forte 4a power amplifier and a rebuilt Accuphase C-200 preamp and an Arcam Diva cd192,I can tell you these are fine speakers even by todays standards.Im glad I got them.Thanks f...