mesch
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| room treatment behind TV? Try the diffusors behind speakers and cover the TV with some absorption material, quilt or heavy blanket when listening to music. Minimize the TV impact. | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? @hide45 Regarding the ceiling, I agree one could leave it open. Might consider incorporating bass traps where ceiling meets walls. Maybe insulate some sections and cover with fabric as per MCs suggestion. Also spray a thin layer of closed cell fo... | |
| Calling for recommendations: Speakers for a very lively room Much easier to find a Bookshelf to be driven by the STA200 than the Firebottle. I own the STA200. Has almost too much gain (0.45V sensitive). I use it with a passive pre. Doesn't increase output into a 4 ohm load so speaker matching is important. ... | |
| Pass Labs XA25 vs Benchmark AHB2 I am hesitant to post as my experience is limited. However, I own the XA25. It is a very transparent amplifier. Search the forums and your will find that those with much experience note that it should not be compared in sonics to other Pass produc... | |
| Tube Flavor +1 The approach used by Hide45. | |
| Most important fundamentals in your built/modded listening room? Sounds like a great project and opportunity! You have been given much sage advice.My approach would be to devote the space to audio, If wanting to add video, I would use my 2-channel system for it. Therefore devoting $$ to music as, I find that 2-... | |
| Calling for recommendations: Speakers for a very lively room I agree with the soft dome tweeter approach. What are you using for source and amplification? | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. I believe you will be happy with Aric. I own his Special preamp. | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. The Aric Audio tube preamps have low output impedance for a tube pre making them very compatible impedance wise with most amps. The variable gain makes them compatible with most amps even those with low sensitivity rating (high gain). His Unlimite... | |
| Request for a recommendation on a small footprint floor standing speaker Please consider speaker and matching amplifier requirement in you decision. The Maggies may be the least expensive however will require more $$ for amplification. Consider your budget for both speaker and amplification. | |
| Your favorite OCC speaker cable @hide45, Glad you did not jump off. I am much interested in this thread. | |
| Penafrips, MHDT Labs DACs versus Integrated amps for home office Hopefully you will get the sub soon. Play with it and speaker placement prior to other decisions. | |
| Beginner looking for guidance into tube sound. +1 lowrider. If your Peachtree is driving your current speakers to satisfaction and has preouts and amp inputs I would suggest you get a tube preamp. Quicksilver is a great option. Also check out Aric Audio, give him a call. You could then compar... | |
| Love to hear from current owners or past users of Isoacoustics Gaia footers. Thanks ryder. I intend to try out the Gaia footers. Likely won't happen til this winter. | |
| Audiogon Friday Feel Good Story of the Week I used mine with the Pro 10 MC. Had a great phonostage for it's price. |