oldhvymec
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| Best new musical flooring for flooded basement I don't think what you put down is as important as what you do afterwards. Decouple the mains and sub system. That will make a big difference..I lost a record collection 37 years ago behind a refrigerator water supply line. There are still 300 4... | |
| My Experience With Tekton The 4 ohm approach leaves a lot on the table from a distortion perspective. 8-16 ohms wiring for speakers always sounds better to me.As far as power there aren't to many valve amps that increase as the ohms go down, but the distortion sure goes UP... | |
| High end high quality int. amp for low level listening The power amp is SS and doubles down on the watts. I think that side is good. Out of curiosity have you rolled the pre amp valves or changed the PC. I was surprised at low listening what a PC can change. Is it a lot? Enough to notice the differenc... | |
| Please Suggest Approaches to Perceived System Darkening Crap, I tried.. Do a driver inspection, visual, then listen one side at a time. Top to bottom, left to right, and the same with YOUR ears. Use one or the other, by cupping and covering, NO fingers in the ears, ok. Just cup and cover. If you cup th... | |
| Please Suggest Approaches to Perceived System Darkening Did you change glasses? Wider? Are you wearing a hat? Your chair did you change your chair? Are you taking more anti-inflammatories? Was there a change in medications. Are you smoking? Are you being poisoned? Do you have tumor? Are you constipated... | |
| Referent point Reference speakers are speakers others have access to. It doesn't have to be a great speaker, it has to be a reference.If your referring to HIGH quality HiFi, there is no reference. There is a matter of opinion and certain preferences about what ... | |
| Question about sound proofing: Home Theater in a townhouse Decouple from the floor, TOO. You might be surprised how much that helps your neighbors and YOU. Subs, and mains... Enjoy the new digs ay...Regards | |
| why do so many discussions turn contentious? The problem with AI it reboots and remembers where it left off, I go to sleep and wake up, LOL it’s a whole new world.. BUT then I get reminded. It’s all a choice, but it is up to me to flip the lid up on the laptop though..A bot.. Their only real... | |
| why do so many discussions turn contentious? Party poopers.. :-)Tough being a gentleman/lady isn’t it?90% of the issues in the US, boil down to VIDEO game and cell phone addiction. I swear the whole country would go into full blown withdrawal if the NET went down..2 hours MAX a day to do wit... | |
| Referent point I quit trying anything after 6 month or so.. 50 years! WOW are you hoping your hearing will get bad enough you'll start liking them or what?When the dog leaves the room, it's time to change brands..There was a few I tinkered with.. Klipsch, Ks, Co... | |
| Audiophile Priorities and Recent Topics Cables, tweaks, goop, fuses, tar paper, water beds, trampolines, self sealing stem bolts (no idea what they are, I heard it on ST DS9) minor stuff, 5-10%. Vibration control, 5-10%. Gear 30-35% maybe a little higher 40%Electrical 5-10%. Room and ro... | |
| Helping a kid out Puffin used 3-400.00 worth EVERY penny.. Read a review or two.. Wonderful with top notch support from the manufacture and the public.. Nice well built.. Great onboard options too.. Parks Puffin.. Resale is close to what you paid. Same with used 3-... | |
| Bi Wiring Speakers from Luxman L-509X So one hump is the driver one is the port and on the right that's the XO right? Not 2 ports on the left, Driver and port?Thanks ERegards | |
| Referent point This is getting REAL close to the "kenjit syndrome"So OP, you like wideband? I guess you do. Say you got a cousin named kenjit?Buddy you've made your point. YOU LIKE WIDE BAND!!!<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<&... | |
| Bi Wiring Speakers from Luxman L-509X Thanks for taking the time Erik.. Always interesting..Regards |