mm1tt77

Responses from mm1tt77

Optimized Center Channel
@traubr thanks for all the detail in the Apple TV-X.  That was really in depth and informative.  I even learned something new about a new software update for Apple TV’s, passing the soundtrack through natively.  Good luck with the center channel j... 
Optimized Center Channel
@traubr sounds like you are on the right track.  If it’s your hearing, the answers probably reside in speaker placement, room treatment and understanding what frequencies you have a harder time hearing along with what make it more difficult to hea... 
Optimized Center Channel
@traubr my recommendations on moving your center channel was as a means to prove proof of concept, figure out if the center channel itself was the issue or the placement or the amplification.  For sure realize that wouldn’t be the long term soluti... 
Optimized Center Channel
@traubr you have an awesome set up for HT.  Congrats on the 16, that’s an end game amp.  I’d be hard pressed to think the issue is your gear.  As others have recommended, running the center in Phantom mode is a great idea, that’s the first thing I... 
Top DYI Speaker Options
Thanks for all the responses.  @erik_squires I’ll give DIYaudio a look. @gdaddy1 thanks for all the recommendations, tricks of the trade.  Based on the speakers I already have, would likely love the kit you recommend.    @nogaps  GR Research on ... 
Top DYI Speaker Options
@helomech thanks for the info and tips.  I’ll check both designs out, based on your experience, will look at building cabinets vs buying them as a part of the kit.  Also great advice on the crossovers.    
Top DYI Speaker Options
@kofibaffour I hadn’t really thought about horns but I would give them a look.    
Help please! Something amiss with my digital chain
@ale1601 you have some great gear, a preamp with your Omega speakers is likely a must.  Another great point is that analogue is pleasing to the ear because it distorts sound in a way most of us find really pleasing.  Digital, inherently removes th... 
Persistent trouble with Keenwood KA-5500
@earworm22 the only way to likely solve the mystery would be to have a technician thoroughly go through and test everything, trouble shoot until the root cause or causes are found.  It could be transistor or resistor problems, could be bad solde... 
Interim SS Amp - Likely Candidates?
Exploring Class D sounds like it checks all your boxes.  Many Class D come in smaller forms, produce way less heat.  There are some great options for newer designed class D amps that address stereotypical issues / sound signatures associated with ... 
Moving to Tube Separates or Tube Integrated + Phono
Aric Audio builds great Tube gear and can customize builds, all tube gear.  LTA (Linear Tube Audio makes outstanding Tube Gear.  Both make Integrated Units, those would be my go to’s.  If you want simplicity, really easy maintenance Primaluna via ... 
Buyer Beware
I should have visited Mad Scientists site, I can see the OP’s point on pricing. Just looked at their USB cable options, wow those are some insanely expensive cables.  That said, their site is transparent in this is a side hustle for an Audiophile.... 
Buyer Beware
OP tackles at least 2 or 3 very different topics along with leaving it open for interpretation on what the title of his post means.     Appears he wanted to alert the Audiogon community of potential compatibility issues you could run into with US... 
Picking a power amp
The Klipsch and Sonus Faber are really different sound signature speakers, in general, really depends on what sounds good to you.  Sonus Faber tend to need more power, have a warmer sound, Horns are way more efficient, crisp sounding.  If ther is ... 
Seeking a Tube preamplifier
I’ve had a Zesto Pre and PS Audio BHK, both are great.  LTA and Aric though would be where I’d go.  Both use top of the line parts and have exceptional know how when it comes to design, implementation.  If I switch up my Pre it will be a touch dec...