mike_in_nc

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Sound coming from JL Audio F 113
If you have an original F113 (ie not v2), and it's never been re-capped, it's probably due. The original boards had capacitors that were marginal for the conditions. The factory replaces them with higher-temperature caps that are expected to last ... 
Room Treaments - Where To Begin...
Room treatment needs to address three main items: Bass reverberation time First reflections Slap echo For (1), large bass traps in corners. For (2), absorptive panels at sidewalls and ceiling first-reflection points. For (3), provide absorp... 
Passive vs Active...Again!
I've tried many DSP preamps. The DEQX was one of the best sounding but most complex to set up. I sent it back. Others are much simpler to operate. Still, a good result with DSP is never free. It takes energy and time get great results. The same i... 
Trouble Understanding an Ad.
The MiND is available separately and also as part of some Simaudio preamps and integrated amps.  
Passive vs Active...Again!
>> don't you need some kind of engineering degree to run DSP? It sounds very complicated. << I thought you were considering active speakers because they had DSP. It's no more complicated when it's in the preamp than in the speaker. Ma... 
Passive vs Active...Again!
I’ve been using DSP with passive speakers for nearly 2 decades now. There is no reason you can’t, too. Look into DSP preamps by Anthem, miniDSP, Classé, Lyngdorf, DSPeaker, Trinnov, NAD, and others. DSP can do a lot by itself, and the better the ... 
Apologies to TMR Audio
Geez, I just got something from TMR that was either a superb deal, or they posted a wrong price. Either way, they stuck by it with no BS, shipped promptly, and in all ways have been a superb vendor. I’d buy from them again, for sure. Good man, @j... 
Looking for a contact information of Muse Audio chief engineer - Kevin Halverson
Does this help?  (scroll down) https://gemateg.com/en/team-en/  
Output issue w/ Anthem STR?
Glad to hear you figured it out.  
Output issue w/ Anthem STR?
I can’t say what is happening with your system, but here is mine in comparison. Roon Core - Auralic Aries G1 - Anthem STR Preamp. The Anthem shows whatever sampling frequency that the source (Roon) provides and indicates. So what you’re seeing it ... 
Are Ohm Walsh's a step up from Martin Login Electro Motion ESL's
Ohms are going to be very different in presentation from the MLs -- you know that, right? Panel electrostatics have a narrow, focussed sweet spot, while omnis like the Ohms have a more spacious sound. What is better will be a matter of taste. You... 
Class D amp recomendations please
I have a pair of Apollon monoblocks made with the PuriFi 1ET400A modules. I really like them, enough that I sold a $7000 amp because I prefer the Apollons for clarity, soundstage, low noise, and general musicality. I have listened to amps in the $... 
Component grounding
Then the question is, is this a good idea, or does it create a ground loop that can make the signal more subject to hum, not less? 
Impressed with all in one computer speaker - Vanatoo
I heard them at AXPONA 2019 and was really impressed at what they offer for the price. The sound was quite enjoyable. 
What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >>
I like the Harbeth 30.1 a lot.