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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... 
The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change
Thanks for the topic, audiodwebe... I have patiently read a lot of our responses while giving some thought to the question.  On the surface, it would appear that some combinations of your gear do indeed satisfy up to a point, when there is restle... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
Welcome, lucasread! Gird up your loins!  :)  As a recording engineer, can we assume that the room interaction with your loudspeakers, positioning and a modicum of room treatments has been addressed.  If not, it's biggest bang for the buck towar... 
Rigid outlets for Heavy cables
Thanks for the topic, erik_squires... I have had excellent experience with a version of Furutech's GTX-D (R) receptacle and GTX Wall Plate for several years now.  Their non-magnetic Stainless Steel Conductor Spring System "keeps a firm grip yet w... 
Free air, tighter bass - snake oil or cheap tweaks?
Oops, sorry Erik Pin  
Free air, tighter bass - snake oil or cheap tweaks?
Mates... I'm going to toss in some things that may be of interest to newbies and potentially some salty veterans of our beloved hobby.  I have become inured to the slings and arrows over decades, so... Every several months, unplug your gear and ... 
Volti does it again!
Hey Folks, Quick story of a visit to Volti Audio.  Before Greg moved to Tennessee from Maine and a week before his visit to our brother, Art Dudley's (RIP) home in New York, a friend and I demoed his Vittoras for a friend in CA.  Jeremy had falle...