mrtennis
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| In-Depth Explanation of the Audio Term "Synergy" ggentlemen:i think i have it. synergy in audio system is cooperation among the components of an audio system producing a sound, which you the listener likes.thus if you and i are listening to the same stereo system, we might disagree as to whether... | |
| In-Depth Explanation of the Audio Term "Synergy" interesting thought bob p, but the issue of your example is your statement that the preamp and amp combination sound better than expected. that is subjective, since "better" is a matter of opinion.my approach is objective. also if in most cases th... | |
| In-Depth Explanation of the Audio Term "Synergy" i have a more technical explanation.there are three conditions for synergy:1)components must perform within the limits of manufacturers specifications2) a component cannot prevent another component from realizing its potential3) a stereo system is... | |
| i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas phd, i thank you for your understanding.at this point let me try to put things into context.i have listened to many components which have been described as warm sounding , balanced, not irritating, etc.i have been to 12 CES shows, numerous stereop... | |
| When is digital going to get the soul of music? there is bad analog and bad digital.my experience at the last 12 CES shows and several stereophile shows as well as numerous visits to audio buddies tells me that most stereo systems sound lousy.after listening to live music, i don't want to liste... | |
| recommendation for best low cost rca interconnect depending upon your taste, outlaw audio continuous cast copper cable at $55.00 is a good choice.another to consider is the element interconnect, unshielded with bullet plugs.since you didn't indicate your preferences i am indicating these cables b... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? it's the original quads.4 of them with a low powere tube amp is audio heaven. | |
| Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? i don't know what cheap tweaks are.i have 2 recommendations that i would consider in expensiveif one has invested at least $2500 in a stereo system.the first is a one inch thick piece of maple wood under a component.the second is the EAT tube damp... | |
| Is it Audio, or is it Art? i think the art is "art" of reproduction.i think the appearance of a component is partly a marketing effort and partly functional, especially with respect to speakers.if a designer thinks that thick aluminum face plates with toggle switches and a ... | |
| Coping in an Age of Uncertainty sorry, i made an era in my last post.i meant to say that sacds remastered from 16 bit cds often do not sound better than the original 16 bit cd, because of degradation of the master tape, especially when the tape is more than 15 years old. | |
| Coping in an Age of Uncertainty it's easy:try to decisde which sounds better to you.listen to a dual layer disc on several sacd/universal players and see which sounds better.suppose after listening to e.g., 10 sacd players with a variety of discs, you prefer the sacd.the next st... | |
| i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas hi tubemiser:i am considering a granite audio 657, a unison unico and someone suggested a jolida.i'm beginning to realize that the best i can get, is a cd player that is balanced, without any undue emphasis upon any part of the frequency spectrum.... | |
| is there a current production 20 bit cd player ? thank you tvad.i just found another which i am going to investigate.it is the granite audio 657 with tube output stage.thanks again for not putting me in the troll club.for thos who may be interested, my system consists of the following:quad 63s, ... | |
| is there a current production 20 bit cd player ? hi jond:lets have a brief discusssion of what good sound is.good sound is anything anyone says it is. it is a matter of opinion, even if it doesn't agree with yours.if you like 24 bits and upsampling because of transparency, detail, neutrality or ... | |
| i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas thank you again mr. z for a thorough explanation.ket me see if i understand the issue you raise.i have indicated a desire to achieve a sonic presentation which lacks credibility with some individuals. i am allegedly desiring to attain the worst so... |