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| suggestions on upgrading my system The PB NSD hit hard but arent very accurate for music listening, and can get bloaty sounding. | |
| AM and FM antenna systems My antenna has decent source signal amplifier thst pulls stations a couple hundred miles away, | |
| Diffuse Front Wall? Absorb rear wall? I have been experimenting with different DIY diffusers. Having a workshop at my disposal and endless lumber scrap supply if I'm not happy with a design I move onto another. I'm currently in the process of a 2x4' cherry/mahogany/maple/oak horizonta... | |
| Best Pre-amp for $500?? This Grant Fidelity DAC-11 can be configured to work as a preamp, input capability, versatile little DACs and you can play with tubes - inputs- 2 sets RCA, 1 coaxial, 1 optical and 1 USB-, no remote. http://shop.grantfidelity.com/Grant-Fidelity... | |
| Best Pre-amp for $500?? OP you haven't mentioned your power source or speakers for that matter. The more you give the more you help you can usually get. I parenthasisized phono not in attempt to push interest rather my point being they aren't under achievers and hold th... | |
| Best Pre-amp for $500?? I know its a matter of opinion but there are a few dated NAD preamps (and built in phono stages) that punch higher than there price would suggest. Being said I was not sure on your DAC situation. this would leave some room to play and get you into... | |
| Diffuse Front Wall? Absorb rear wall? May I ask what fq. range diffuser do you use behind speakers? Currently I have 1 mounted behind each 34 1/2" tall speaker. Diffuser panels are 2x4’ raised 1’ above floor. This design is tested effective in the neighborhood of 3100 hz on up. Does t... | |
| What makes an expensive speaker expensive Solid 18K gold http://www.cinenow.fr/articles/24710-shape-audios-solid-gold-speakers | |
| Too many cans with no storage! Don’t get me wrong but I have to admit more than one or two visible sets of phones begins to look like clutter. A wall mounted cupboard sunken into a wall in between joists would be my way of storing as many sets.A shoe rack takes up more real est... | |
| Best Pre-amp for $500?? Do you mean without built in DAC and plan to add a separate?Without DAC or remote capability If a remote wasn’t mandatory there are some very good sounding used preamps by Sumo, McCormack micro drive, Sugden AU-41, NAD monitor series come to mind,... | |
| Guidelines for buying used speakers (as in, are there any?) Modern foams supposedly outlast the older ones. Its a bit of a head scratcher. Who’s to know exactly what speakers employ the "new surround" technology. I have speakers that are 20 years old with foams that are still holding up. UV from sun and ar... | |
| Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound? agriculturist84 posts05-13-2016 5:48pm"How best do you clean an AC outlet?"Deoxit and a pipe cleaner might work inside the receptacles. I highly recommend unhooking it first, or pulling corresponding fuse. Be sure nothing gets left behind that c... | |
| best integrated amp. http://sonneteer.co.uk/home/alabaster/#mg | |
| best integrated amp. Sonneteer Alabaster is one of the best I've heard. Before reading any types of reviews and hardly knowing it existed. If I ever get another integrated it just might be one of those. For the sound I think I could even live without a remote. | |
| Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound? Good mention on keeping switches clean. Even before crackles rear there ugly sound and become obvious some maintenance is a good idea. I bet they hinder sq even before the crackling starts, to a certain degree. Clean and lube is a good idea too, t... |