pinthrift
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| 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... | |
| Help me pick some new or used speaker cables rkfaberdds ...and others...an afterthought "head's-up," Although the Cardas Clear Sky X4 is designed as bi-wirable, I had discussion with Cardas Techs before modifying the loudspeaker ends. I roll off 80hZ down from my Focusrite Pro DAC to m... | |
| Help me pick some new or used speaker cables Hi rkfaberdds...thanks for your question, My early foray into great audio was a pair of Chapman T-4s, 2 way sealed 45lb monitors that served in several rooms for a couple of decades. They sit happily with fresh surrounds in a closet upstairs, aw... | |
| Upgraded my cables and they transformed my system!!! ...afterthought. My Luminous Audio Synchestra interconnects are terminated with Bullet Plugs from Eichmann Technology, Australia. The Cardas Clear Sky loudspeaker cables were returned to Cardas...upgraded to bi-wired at the loudspeaker termina... | |
| Upgraded my cables and they transformed my system!!! Happy your happy, kennymacc... Cable topic always engenders controversy...maybe the purpose for the posts? My history experimenting with audio cable began in 1980 by doubling up lamp cord from my Electrocompaniet Ampliwire II amp to my Snell lou... | |
| Indispensable Tool! Thanks for the topic, misc-audio I've been using an early ripped version of this for over 25 years, a gift from a friend. Every so often when the thought strikes me, I give it a tumble. Amazon.com: Purist Audio Design Luminist System Enhancer ... | |
| Musical subwoofer under $2000 Thanks for the topic sparksgja Following my own advice (see topic "Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips?) ... I consulted with a long time subwoofer builder who has great passion around the topic, also others having formidable experience. I was... | |
| Happy Holidays and Your Favorite Tips? Thanks for the topic, erik_squires Find a true mentor-s, even if you are extremely experienced and knowledgeable. When you go deep, one discovers deeper levels bringing you closer to the real thing. Seeking out experienced, trusted advisors can... |