128x128

phasecorrect

Responses from phasecorrect

Advice wanted
Thsalmon...great suggestions...I personally wouldnt bother with the vintage Marantz piece...these are more "collectors items" these days...and as such...their prices are pretty inflated in relation for what u get in sound performance(not to mentio... 
Hissing
Agree...we are talking of analog master tapes that are over 30 years old...even with the improvement of digital and SACD...I think asking for "hiss free" recordings from this time period is a bit unrealistic...they were afterall analog to begin wi... 
New Swifts vs. used Kestrel Hot Rods
Contrary to current designer trends...I am not a big fan of very small drivers...often 5" or smaller...in a floorstanding configuration(such as the Swifts)...the same could be said for monitors...you cant overcome physics...they simply dont move e... 
Looking for a cheap sub...
FOr $300 there really is nothing out there that will add any significant extension to your existing system...I would wait till your budget increases...for a little more...you could go with a used Carver Jr...which has bass down to the low 20s..or ... 
Techno Anyone?
Left out one of the best...Grooverider....look for "cybernetic Jazz"...its a single...found on Cd as well...great stuff.... 
Techno Anyone?
DJ Krush(acid Jazz),DJ CAM,DJ Shadow(Endroducing)...anything on Astralwerks...which have 2 "rewerks" comps featuring new mixes by Basement Jaxx,CHem Bros,Primal Scream w/ Mad Professor,AIr,Fatboy SLim,Photek,etc...for dub...anything featuring Jah ... 
Best Electronic Albums of the 90s....
Also...anything by Grooverider...and i would have to second the notion...most electronic music has immaculate production...which makes listening a pleasure! Keep em comin! 
Best Electronic Albums of the 90s....
Tweak...Im up for the pepsi challenge...Photek's "form & function" is killer drum n bass from an absolute studio master... 
Can someone help me please?
I would second the Castles...for speakers this small...they dont sound thin nor bright...and are forgiving on electronics and source...they also throw out alot of sound for the size...small Spendors are good too...but close to double the cost on t... 
Best Electronic Albums of the 90s....
Would also add debut records by Tricky,Goldie,and Bjork... 
Best Electronic Albums of the 90s....
Arthur...how are those Omegas working out? Its funny you mention Air...I was contemplating adding them as well...and I agree...the music is stellar but the recording could be improved...still...great stuff...cheers... 
whatz up with hi-end speakers near walls?
As the poster...I have taken some well deserved heat...and if I had it to do over again...would have been more selective with my wording(and to those that were offended I am man enough to offer my apologies)...but since the "cat is out the bag" so... 
Dynaudio and Nikko, a good match?
ALso..listenup.com is the only internet dealer in regards to Dynaudio I can think of...if you dont have a local one...worth a shot...as always...ask for b-stocks/demos... 
A system under $1k an interesting link
I agree...for 1k new this is a pretty interesting system...however...for the same amount used...you could easily surpasss it...but used gear is market dependent...Jolida 25w tube intergrated...$300-350Trianlge Titus $250-$300Rega Planet Orginal $3... 
What is best Subwoofer for Vienna Ac Beethovens
Good list so far..add B&W to your list...their subs are more designed for music vs. extension...but I have a feeling they would mate very well your Viennas...they have a smaller 8 or 10" that is very impressive...about $1500...and despite what...