paulf3rd
Responses from paulf3rd
| What a pile of Schiit I ordered the Freya+ and Loki late 2020. Took a while, covid, etc., understand. Responsive customer service, answered numerous questions, VERY satisfied with both. Will likely get amp and dac in the future from them. | |
| What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey? College in Atlanta in early 80s. GT (Alma mater) WREK and GA State WRAS. And a high 80s or low 90s FM station in Tampa in the early 90s. Not really radio, but Radio Paradise in my (early) twilight years (now). | |
| Time for new Categories-This is directed to you Audiogon MC-"While we're at it I have nearly 117 requests for a millercarbon section. Not that I'm counting or anything."I thought all the forums were yours. | |
| Cable Length Optimization...Speaker vs Interconnect, etc. Thanks Fuzztone. I agree with futility if all you do is basically use an XLR cable to carry a single, unbalanced signal by shorting pins (basically). I believe the Jensen, for example), retains the benefits of a balanced signal path, essentially, ... | |
| Cable Length Optimization...Speaker vs Interconnect, etc. Bob..Thanks.MC...I have to assume you are single and don't have the same constraints I do. Last IA became a brick, resident financial advisor set the budget...and paying attorneys fees to get a new advisor would put me into the 14 dollar Walmart c... | |
| 12 years or 18 years? Wow! Having deliberately avoided developing a taste for scotch that I can't afford, I typically go with a mid grade port to help my less than midgrade system, however briefly, sound simply heavenly. | |
| Noob, need help please You might want to check pricing for reconditioned (and some new) at accessories4less. And, of course, check Audiogon...might find a steal on amn AV receiver.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9i4c0-anthem-mrx-700-receiversBargain price onehttps:... | |
| Magnepan for Background Listening I set mine up in my old office (MMGs) and sound was significantly improved (seated position) when I raised them up about 12 inches and set them pretty much vertical. A "milk carton" with some nice fabric draped over it makes a decent looking stand... | |
| Your favourite Rush albums? 2112Hemispheres. Gotta second you on Trees.Trees AND 2112 are both well pointed commentaries. | |
| Is this out there Same vein, but NOT LP, you might like "Curly’s Airships"https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curly’s_AirshipsI find it quite enjoyable, a fun story, and engaging. | |
| This is juvenile... Carmen GomesAna Popovic | |
| Add On For Streaming And good sound. Have an MDC BluOS card in an NAD integrated at home and a power node set up at the office. | |
| Add On For Streaming I have been pretty happy with bluesound. Can be a bit fussy on setup and update, but absolutely outstanding customer support | |
| Oppo Ceasing production Case in point: I offered to give my son (36 years old) a high end integrated amp, high end speakers, turntable and cd player (total cost of equipment over 10K) with the only stipulation he uses it and doesn't sell it. I'm only 57 and open to adop... | |
| exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical) A second on Alison Krauss.Add Carmen Gomes and Joan Armatrading. And exceptional recordings for Carmen. |