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High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
Hey, saurabhgarg... Best to assume you will require room tuning for maximum performance.  A smaller room can be a blessing, especially if it is a dedicated room for music.  A highly experienced close friend is having a wonderful time with his Dyn... 
Where Do I Go from Here?
Nicely curated system, jmeyers, grats! Of similar age, I relate to audio restlessness, especially linked with great passion for our hobby.  For me, it does NOT indicate we are not fully enjoying our systems, rather, it's again time to move closer... 
Do your ears deceive you?
Thanks, roadcykler for reapproaching such a topic in this Forum...   Having retired yesterday at age 78 (not great with money, enough but not large ~~)  I'm going to up the ante a little and address tweaks, upgrades and general betterment over a... 
Comparison of various subwoofers for 2 channel audio
Hi drbond, thanks for the question... This servo sub replaced 2 $900ea Paradigm "Cube" -  10" subwoofers in this small dedicated studio:  Rythmik L12 - sealed HT sub (rythmikaudio.com) Texas to Maine was $629 delivered.  This upgrade was months ... 
Would you move to a bigger house if you could just to have a better listening room ?
Hi inna, thanks for the topic, Most of my audio life has been moving from place to place for my chosen work.  My existing dedicated studio is a great sonic challenge 10' x 7 1/2' x 10'.  Prior was a heavily worked large space...large monitors, a ... 
Ethernet cables
Hi mwh777, thanks for the topic, Without hesitation DH Labs Audiophile REUNION Cat 8 Ethernet cable.  See my posts elsewhere here...and others.  The terminations (the secret sauce I suspect) are the best fitting ever experienced for ethernet.  Fo... 
Does Every Track Sound Great on Your System?
Hi emergingsoul ... Yes, sadly, the BACCH DSP is indeed daunting, especially for old hands.  My journey includes keeping up with the audio industry, ever mindful of ways to improve my system, on a budget.  I've had the good fortune of cultivating... 
Does Every Track Sound Great on Your System?
Hi 12many & thanks for the topic... This was my first listen to Krall's "Temptation."  It serves as a reminder to revisit Diane's catalog.  Sometimes, I find it necessary to let an artist simmer on the back burner over time, even decades.  Th... 
Does Every Track Sound Great on Your System?
Hi 12many & thanks for the topic... This was my first listen to Krall's "Temptation."  It is a reminder to revisit Diane.  Sometimes, I find it necessary to let an artist simmer on the back burner over time, even decades.  The overall present... 
Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
Hi soix... I've had the Bacch Lab Plug-in download since last August.  Do a search for the plug-in.  I'm Windows based here in Maine. Sadly, the price has been bumped up to a serious price for many now.  It was under $300 last summer, doable for... 
Ethernet Cables - what are you using and why?
Hey tubeguy80... Experienced wire guy here...see posts.  For the last couple years, I've focused on a more professional room tuning plus adding the BACCH dsp, as my budget allowed.  I chose to delay upgrading my 20' run of pedestrian, decently ma... 
Looking for the next level in imaging...
Thanks for the topic, polkalover... It's not yet commonplace for audio folks to have a good handle on the Bacch-SP Theoretical Applied Physics processing.  Please do the homework if you are seriously interested in improving your sound.  With a li... 
Overkill for small room
moto_man That assemblage must be terrific.   Would love to hear from you after the room tuning is complete. Buckle up! More Peace.        Pin   
Overkill for small room
Welcome letshearit ... Dyns are an excellent choice for an all-arounder.  Location and treating the dedicated space to them is a great start.  IF you are on a learning curve, building around a beloved speaker choice, integrated amplification is a... 
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
Afterthought, audiodwebe ... I have great respect for you and others with your "condition."  You've afforded yourselves the luxury of multiple systems.  Kudos!  Having the means, three systems would seem probable here.  The slammin' horn rig with...