mikeschuster
Responses from mikeschuster
| Speakers to hang on to for LIFE In 25 years I've switched speakers once, I own Avalon Acoustics now. Unlike many, they are worth considering. | |
| Which VPI LP Cleaning Machine? The 16.5 I have works fine. The platter does get dirty and so you need to clean it occasionally. I use a brush and hose attached to a home canister vacuum to do this. Also, just after you switch off the unit's suction pump, manually lift the sucti... | |
| Choral music suggestions Find a good book of suggestions, like BBC Music Magazine "Top 1000 CDs Guide". Lots of good suggestions here. Robert Shaw has done some nice stuff, like Brahms Ein Deutsches Requim. RIAS-Kammerchor does good work. Also consider John Ritter's Faure. | |
| Soudstage Height? I agree with Nilthepill and found much improved height in the near field after moving the listening position forward. Also, try using track 11 LEDR of Chesky JD037, JAZZ SAMPLER & TEST VOLUME 1 to check for and eliminate first reflection probl... | |
| Best way to organize 6000 albums? Every organization I've tried has its pluses and minuses and takes time to maintain. I am currently using one like jwc37 which works especially well for classical except that I uses a palm handheld with handmark modiledb software rather than a car... | |
| Room acoustics needs help. In addition to the above, you might try the $100 computer software "Room Optimizer" from www.rpginc.com. It evaluates your speaker and listener positions in your room and searches for better setups. It also suggests positions for acoustic room tre... |