mike_in_nc
Responses from mike_in_nc
| 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. | |
| Tact 2.2Mini Firmware Updates I am a former TacT owner and was active in the Tact Users' Group. If you PM me with your email address, I will send it to the guy who still maintains an archive of TacT software and firmware. | |
| Balanced XLR cables You can get (balanced) cables made to order, using Mogami W2549 and gold Neutrik XLRs, by many pro audio shops. This is NOT expensive, certainly not by audiophile standards. I have had very good service from ProAudioLA.Because of the length of int... | |
| Absorb or Diffuse Behind Listening Position? As others have said, binary amplitude diffusion on the back wall would be a good solution for you. From reading about them, it's less important how far away from them you are, as compared with say quadratic diffusion. And you do get a nice bal... | |
| McIntosh amps can sure hold their value. This MC2300 just sold for $378,000!! I remember, we were living in Marin County when Jerry died. The entire county went into mourning. It was as if the President had been assassinated. | |
| Why do amplifiers sound different? Your statement that tube amps have flatter realized frequency response than solid-state amps is demonstrably false. If you look at the Stereophile’s measurements into a a simulated loudspeaker load (NOT into 8 ohms of pure resistance), you will fi... | |
| Recommended streamers/servers? Auralic Aries G1 or G2.1. I have the former and think it’s great; I use the USB output. The latter is top of their line, and more costly. Besides excellent streaming performance, both models include top-flight DSP that you can engage if you want t... | |
| Bryston ??? Bryston is a solid company with great service.Many things are all f****d up for reasons stemming from the pandemic. I could give examples, but suffice it to say I've had trouble getting all kinds of services without long waits. And prices have gon... | |
| Bought mono blocks, now spkr cables too long +1 to the comment by @yyzsantabarbara . The manufacturer is the best one to help you.In theory, shorter speaker cables are best, because the impedance of the cables influences the sound least. Whether that's audible -- or desirable -- to a given l... | |
| Congratulations (yet again!) to Duke!! Seconded! |