musicfan2349

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Bridged NADs vs. Rotel Ra - 1062
Pretty much what @mesch said. While bridging amps isn't necesarily bad in and of itself usually, it can be if the speaker load is unstable or hard to drive. I had a pair of Hafler DH-220s that I ran in bridged mode to drive a pair of ESL speakers... 
The Low Volume Loudness Dilemma
"As far as enhancement devices (EQs, loudness contours, etc) are concerned, it would be nice if they could be placed in a tape or accessory loop so they can be switch in/out of the signal path at normal listening levels." Yes, this. The ARC SP3 p... 
When I listen to my system.......
 I am blessed. Not only am I content with my current mostly vintage system, I'll be way more than content with my pop's system when I can set it up. It'll be like Christmas. So why am I blessed? Simple: I can step off the upgrade treadmill. Sure I... 
Mark Knopfler & James Taylor
I'll play! In no particular order... Santana - Oy Como Va Vivaldi - Spring (Four Seasons)  Strauss - Blue Danube Waltz Steely Dan - Time Out of Mind Doors - L.A. Woman James Taylor - Mexico Allman Brothers - In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Pin... 
Audeze MM-100
@gkelly Here I’ve lived literally five minutes away for eight years and it’s the first time I have ever been in the store. What I really liked about the experience is once he was sure things were working properly, he handed me the iPad and left me... 
I listened to a pair of Audio Research Reference 330Ms
“IMO ALL ARC tube gear has the same "voice". Warmly analytical but not a warm bubble bath (with somewhat grey water) like, say  the McIntosh MC 9011.” Okay so that’s one of the best metaphors I’ve heard in awhile! Nice…  Happy listening.   
Impressions of Pacific Audio Fest 2024
@pinwa , to clarify, my comments concerning the Borreson's and their sound had more to do with the room setup and not so much the speakers themselves. I tried moving around the room some but changing position didn't seem to help.  @kennymacc , I ... 
PS Audio IRSV selling
My pop(RIP) had a set of the IRS'. There's something about the soundstage presented by a physically large set of transducers that is difficult to resist. Even small ensemble music just seems... there. That said he played holy heck getting them set... 
Worth repairing a Velodyne ULD-12 from the 90's?
Most of these responses are just flat wrong.  When I pulled my old RHLabs sub out of storage the surround on the driver was dust. Just a quick websearch led me to these folks: http://www.theloudspeakerstore.com I pulled the speaker and for a re... 
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
Honestly, I think it's all pretty good.  We have LPs for the "analogue forever" crowd. There's CDs for those who simply must have 0% background noise. And we have digital streaming for pretty much the ultimate in convenience, access and variety. ... 
Bluesound
FWIW: My Node2i is fine.    Happy listening.   
ARC M300 MKII call for help
Might try giving these folks a call: https://www.pyramid-audio.com/ Good luck and… Happy listening.   
Shocked. Need Opinions. How muck power do I need?
@tomaswv Others have already explained the relationship between wattage vs. db and speak efficiency. I'm only going to add my practical experience. I used to have a pair of Hafler DH-220 kits that I installed their bridging kits into. When in bri... 
What is your front end ?
I really should do a system page like so many others… Linn LP12 Valhalla with M&K Rabco and Hana  CJ Premier 6 MC pre-preamp California Audio Labs Auria CD player  Bluesound Node2i into Border Patrol DAC ARC SP11 MkII preamp  All “vin... 
Suggestions for testing a never installed, 20-year boxed amp.
I think the advice being given about contacting Pass Labs before powering up is sound. Not being familiar with Pass equipment, is there any current limiting circuitry in them? I have a Mark Levinson ML335 that's been boxed for 25 years or so. When...