mrmb
Responses from mrmb
| The Match Test Interesting example of the -- loud is good, but louder is better -- prime theory of my youthful listening years. In spite of that theory, I recall being blown away by the first pair of electrostatic speakers I heard in the 70's. They were Janz... | |
| Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried... Off the more usual Jazz & Pop beaten path, if you like Blue Grass, "Alison Krauss + Union Station" Live (preferably a Hi-Def version) is a favorite of mine -- both the CD and Blu-Ray. Alison is an angelic vocalist. | |
| Hyperacusis. Looking for recommendations BTW above, I should have mentioned that @audiokinesis post is one of the best here, as they also are in his other Audiogon postings. As he mentioned, Duke is a SoundLab dealer and also I may add, a great speaker manufacturer in his own right. Ov... | |
| Hyperacusis. Looking for recommendations As the first reply poster and SoundLab Majestic 845 owner, I obviously 2nd. everyone's full range electrostatic recommendations. I too hope that you find either a medical or hearing aid solution, before requiring the speaker &/or amplifier s... | |
| Hyperacusis. Looking for recommendations Oops, pardon my misinterpretation of your statement about electrostatic speakers. I missed the word "NOT". You were obviously correct about them NOT being point sources.... | |
| Hyperacusis. Looking for recommendations I’m so sorry to learn of your illness and plight. Contrary to your point source statement, electrostatic speakers are actually line sources and cones and domes are point sources. But when considering your condition, I'm unsure whether one may ... | |
| What cable companies make the best cables and sell them directly? Silversmith Audio: their Fidelium Speaker Cables can be added to the list. | |
| Disadvantages of buying old solid state. Perhaps an anomaly and knock on wood, but my son and I have an Aragon amp bought used in the early 90's, that is still running strong. Two newer, but still old Aragon multi-channel amps are doing likewise. Alas, a Phase Linear 400MkII amp bit th... | |
| Apple Air Pod Pros as Hearing Aids elliottbnewcombjr: Good to know about your mother's AirPod Pro use. When you set-up the AirPod Pro's, did you perform any frequency response adjustments to compensate for hearing loss at those frequencies? I believe those modifications ... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole mahgister, Before my above post, I didn't watch the video. It was supremely interesting....thanks for including it!!! The yin and the yang, the pros and cons, the balance sheet of everything we touch or do in life. Food for thought coupled with... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole mahgister, And I'm talking about my audio room and listening to music! I'm not sure A.I. is particularly suited to art and our forum. But it is obvious that you've been pondering the AI question far more than I. What a philosophical post! Tha... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole @deludedaudiophile said: Are you familiar with the term hypocrite? What were the last 25 or so paragraphs you posted? Who were you trying to save. My intent was never to try to “save” anyone; let alone someone from themselves and their purchasi... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole snilf, I understand your position and accept your logic. But let me suggest that the situation isn’t as dire or impossible as you may believe, or have expressed. However, it may be time consuming and as such, may be considered difficult. Many p... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole @mrmb , Quite … Once upon a time most of these tweeks were reasonably inexpensive so where was the harm ? $3K fuse anyone "Reasonably inexpensive"? What's the heck does “reasonably inexpensive” mean? Reasonable cost wise, is only reasonable... | |
| objective vs. subjective rabbit hole I applauded the day one of the forums I frequent -- Audiostyle.com -- created an "ObjectiveFi" section for objective zealots. I have no problem with electrical engineering and physics discussions. I have no problem with discussions about why c... |