mesch
Responses from mesch
| Second opinions — how have others (including non-audiophiles) helped you? I am not surprised by the the experience with your wife. When treating a room one often over treats and then finds that one has to 'dial' it back. Somewhat like tone control use ( I lack these). Two sets of ears are better then one. I often use my... | |
| Bookshelf speakers can work! Yes I have always been partial to stand mount speakers. Course I have used them in modestly sized rooms acoustically treated. One's I have owned (own) provided great soundstage/imaging and dynamics. Well suited for those with smaller space and bu... | |
| Low gain dac! @gryphongryph somehow the address on my last post did not take. | |
| Low gain dac! @gI use a Audio Mirror Tubadour III DAC which also has 2V output. Hard to find a DAC with lower output voltage. The only possible issue is it's 2K output impedance, which like many specs in not a problem if understood. I really like this DAC.I am ... | |
| attenuation I would be inclined to engage the 20dB attenuation via a fix resistor to reduce the attenuation provided by the variable resistor thus allowing better volume control. My thinking is that this would allow greatest sound quality, wether detectable o... | |
| Low gain dac! +1 CharlesThe OP's opening statement was the desire to replace a high gain DAC with one having less gain.Well, The OP has a DAC with 4.3V output, far more than needed. Also a high gain preamp and high sensitivity amplifier which on technical basi... | |
| Want to add 2 more speakers to stereo amp- CXA80 I am not sure that you would need to drop another 1K for the amp.Keep in mind that the SQ drop has much to do with the speaker placement in the ceiling. You will never have the soundstage/imaging of your main system. You can come close with tonal ... | |
| Have I got the wrong amp? or the wrong speakers? What is the source? Maybe too much gain for the receiver. | |
| Low gain dac! Yes, the high output of many DACs and the high sensitivity (low V required) of many modern amplifiers creates this problem. Too much gain followed by too much attenuation. Attenuators are best when not operated near full attenuation (<50%). O... | |
| Want to add 2 more speakers to stereo amp- CXA80 I think the option provided by Yogi is the way to go. You will be using the secondary amplifier to drive the ceiling speakers. SQ will not be comparable to that of your mains. Speakers and room are not comparable. Volumes in both rooms can be cont... | |
| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! I am a little concerned about the power requirement given your speakers and room size. I could be wrong depending on loudness levels desired. If going with the Yamaha line I would consider the 701 or 801(USB needs?). One can stream via iphone or c... | |
| Blocking Ports on Ported Speakers As I understand it, as one blocks the port it flattens the roll off of the bass such that the roll off starts at somewhat higher frequency but extends the bass -10dB point. | |
| Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system? Sorry, I just picked up on the no extra device for bluetooth. Yamaha does make a device that plugs into the back of the integrated. | |
| Recommendations for a modestly-priced audio system? One option, the Yamaha A-s301 retails for $350. 65wpc, internal DAC and Phonostage, Mate with efficient speaker of choice. Add external bluetooth or whatever for streaming, start a different thread on this. TT may need a tuneup. | |
| Beginner Looking For Set Up Advice! One thing I will add, I till use the B&W 685s, which are very similar to your speakers. I have used them with a NAD 326 at 50wpc which worked well however I like them better with the NAD 356 which at 85wpc made me more comfortable when playing... |