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| Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment Built a stereo pair of DIY Linkwitz Labs Phoenix (Alt) open-baffle subwoofers to mate with LXmini mains. ’Alt’ means using Tymphany Peerless XLS 83500 (Denmark) drivers instead of the 4 original-spec 12" drivers. Now the bass is as articulate and ... | |
| How do you know when a stereo sounds good? Outside of measurements... it's all in your head. | |
| GR Research Upgrades I haven't purchased anything nor had any GR upgrades, but what he says makes good sense. Although, I'll admit that I'm not quite sold on the tube connectors.I do like those Rythmik Audio/GR OB servo-controlled subs, seems like a great application ... | |
| What do audiophiles do in their cars? Android 13" head unit with coax out to DSP/active crossover to a 4-ch Phoenix Gold (made in US) high-current amp running Morel mids and tweets in the doors, 2-ch Phoenix Gold (same vintage) high-current amp running 9" Morel "midbass" also mounted ... | |
| Best Mesh WiFi System doni has already made a choice, but for others who may be interested...I've been using Asus routers for many years (over a decade easily), so I am partial to the brand and accustomed to the user interface. About 5 years ago when Mesh came on the r... | |
| How many watts?? As has been said by others...More information is needed, specifically what are the speaker's rated sensitivity. If the sensitivity is low (below 87dB) then you'll need more amp power than speakers with higher sensitivity (above 90dB). Digging deep... | |
| why do so many discussions turn contentious? I think it’s because many of these (mostly) guys have a lot of money/time/effort invested in the hobby, and it has become a significant part of their self-identity. Different ideas threaten that investment and identity, so they lash-out in defense... | |
| My Experience With Tekton I agree with everything the OP said about Tekton sound. I was not the original owner and have never had contact with Eric our anyone at Tekton, so have to take his word on his comments about service.I had the DI’s (with factory upgrade, spikes and... | |
| Audio deals you bought that seem impossible for the price? Linkwitz Labs LXmini with stereo pair of Phoenix (alt) open-baffle subs - all DIY, which makes the experience so much more rewarding for a hands-on guy like me. | |
| NAD C-388 w/BluOS2i WiFi Connectivity I agree it is good to make the unit complete and fully functional - especially if it might be sold or handed down later.However, as long as the BluOS control device (PC, tablet, cellphone) is on the same network, it should be able to control the B... | |
| NAD C-388 w/BluOS2i WiFi Connectivity I have moved on to NAD M12, which uses the exact same dongle, and am still using that for wifi connection. Having both C388 and M12 (without built-in amp), I can say that any improvement of sound quality from the 'upgrade' is marginal.I didn't nee... | |
| NAD C-388 w/BluOS2i WiFi Connectivity @parkzhi Seems there are three options, listed best -> worst result:Run Ethernet cable to the unitUse a wifi bridge for improved wifiCall NAD/Lenbrook and order a replacement wifi dongle. NAD support is good when you use their website to open a... | |
| PS Audio vs NAD M12 @ mmeysarosh, I know this thread is old, but recognized you seem to know quite a bit about NAD M12 - of which I have an interest. Maybe you or someone else could answer some questions about the unit (everyone with M12 might appreciate).I’ve gravit... | |
| How to find the min and max bending radius of a cable. The cable manufacturer should be able to answer what is the minimum bend radius. This is a very typical specification for industrial cables, especially those marketed/intended for continuously moving/bending applications. For home audio purposes, ... | |
| Bookshelf to replace Martin Logan Source If you want simple great value, stick with the T50 or contenders (LXmini is not simple). If I recall correctly, in the same price range are Sony, Pioneer, and Dayton Audio (PartsExpress) - all have an excellent value offering. Think the Dayton Aud... |