mijostyn

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vinyl versus digital redux
This is sort of laughable. I have the equipment and use it everyday. Works fine. I would think with the system I have problems or differences would be as obvious as they can get. Of course, depending on the hearing of one person (in this case me) ... 
Do you use a Subwoofer when listening to stereo?
If you are using a 2 way crossover rolling the 804s off say at 100Hz 24db/oct several things happen. You will increase the headroom of the satellite system. Essentially, it now has more power to spare.You will drop the distortion levels of the 804... 
Odd problem with TT setup...
First, are you absolutely sure it happens in conjunction with sharp transients like kick drums. Does it occur with anything else.The Atlas should be ok in that arm but I would like to see at least 2 grams added to the headshell. I think, but I am ... 
vinyl versus digital redux
Atmasphere, what is wrong with digital signal processing assuming it is used correctly? I know it is easy to screw things up, done correctly. 
vinyl versus digital redux
That is why those of use who are true audio....connoisseurs drive a manual. 
Need cartridge advice
1+ chakster I doubt you will get a better cartridge for $1,700. $4000 maybe. 
1st Album you Ever Owned?
It looks like Meet The Beatles is going to get the award!  
All New Acoustic Energy AE520 Flagship Loudspeakers // The Carbon Fiber Giant Killers ?!
There are 5000 speakers just like these and they are all flawed. So, tell me which color you like. 
vinyl versus digital redux
For kicks last night I decided to do something I had not done before. I recorded my Mo Fi 45 rpm copy of Santana's 1st record to the hard drive then played both back  synchronized as close as possible. After matching volume I spend the better part... 
Acoustic transparent fabric
Best to go with the pros on this one. https://www.stewartfilmscreen.com/en 
Springs under turntable
@Derek, that is the right way to set them up as dedicated right and left channels. What crossover point are you using ? You do no want to go too high. Some harmonics coming from bass instruments are up in the mid range. Certain sounds like strings... 
1st Album you Ever Owned?
First album I ever purchased myself was Meet the Beatles. I had other albums but they were all given to me and were either classical compilations or silly stuff like the Howdy Doody Song Book. 
Speaker crossovers
Mew, it is not that complicated. The speaker you chose is a speaker mounted within another speaker, two separate speakers mounted coaxially. If you send bass to the high frequency driver you will likely damage it. You can design your own crossover... 
Benefit of shielded ac wire? Any downside?
I have made my own shielded power cords for decades using three conductor 12 gauge cable with a foil shield. I hook the shield up on the house side only. Does it help? I have an extremely quiet system but I can not tell how much the cords add to i... 
Have you changed your mind about a brand? Was it you, or them?
My most expensive mistake was Apogee Divas. They turned out to be very fragile and when I heard the company was going under I bailed. Fortunately they still had mythological status so I did not do too poorly. Back to my trust old Acoustat 2+2's. I...