newbee
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| Making speakers “disappear”….. Getting your speakers to disappear is fundamental to good stereo sound and is relatively easy. Don't accept less. But, FWIW, that is only the starting point of good/great imaging to creating a 3d image which can be fun, addictive, and a lot of wor... | |
| Question: Sound Treatment behind the Listener? Ozzy, Live end/dead end is a credible notion for set up. Speakers on dead end. listeners chair on live end. This has been around for years. Obviously how well it works depends on your room and how its executed. For OP, if you feel you must, I'd r... | |
| What's your experience with snooty HiFi salesmen? FWIW I usually only go into a brick and mortar store with a specific goal. i.e. to see/hear something specific. I do not go in to discuss my equipment, ask for advise, or engage in ’audiophile’ topics. I will not encourage a salesman by opening a ... | |
| Law Of Diminishing Returns? For me, diminishing returns has as much to do with my check book balance as anything. If there is a surplus in the checkbook it easy for me to fanaticize about the potential aural rewards of getting a more expensive piece of equipment. If, after ... | |
| Good old days Nor would I! Frankly I think you are just basically a tad bored with your music, its all so familiar to you you just focus on the audio aspects. You love the music but you know it so well that unless it something new/different/outstanding you get... | |
| Good old days RV, I don't know whether or not this will be helpful but I'm familiar with your listening issues, suffering from them to some extent myself. Historically speaking I've thought that 'depth of image' was the final measure of the quality of the stere... | |
| Jazz for aficionados Laid back swing on a solo piano. I can't believe he's never been mentioned on this site, but don't let that stop you if you'd like some relaxed swing orientated music by a talented pianist. Joe Augustine. The recording I'm listening to todday is ... | |
| Favorite genres for fun listening Old country (hillbilly) fiddle is my #1 fun music. Jazz from the 60's & 70's is #2. But solo instrumental classic music, mostly piano, gets the most play time. | |
| PayPal problems FWIW I seem to recall that some folks had problems getting funds from Pay Pay when the sums involved were large as they were in your case. That was a bunch of years ago and I think they were paying off in appropriate installments. I think this had... | |
| Casual listening I bought a fix for that problem. For me the problem arises from having a system set up too well, i.e. the clarity and imaging are good enuf to become distracting (when listening in the sweet spot). I bought a Black Ice Foz SS, a device that allows... | |
| what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history? Silverline Boleros. Bought about 10 years ago and have used them exclusively since. Excellent combination of clarity/resolution and musicality. Easy to drive, perfect for tubes. Unfortunately (for others) they are rarely for sale used and a tad ex... | |
| What to change a systemic question You're between a rock and a hard spot. You can't adjust sound by speaker movement because of domestic considerations and, IMHO, you won't get the changes you expect (want) to make by merely getting different electronics, or for that matter speaker... | |
| DId you get that paperwork from the IRS about purchasing? over $600.00 The IRS collects tax on profit made from sales. Many states, but not all, collect a sales tax made on internet purchases. That's its folks! :-) | |
| Some famous reviewers have atrocious listening rooms! Onhwy61, For sure you can’t tell much from looking at pictures, but I recall a favored reviewer waxing eloquently about the spatial qualities of a DAC as heard on one of his systems the photos of which cast serious questions about either what he a... | |
| Why do we stop listening to new music as we get older? Who's 'we'. Personally, since I've gotten bored with assembling the latest/greatest audio system and have maxed out set up of what I have, what's left but music to explore? :-) |