pinthrift
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| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? Hi ArafiqDitto the addition of a quality sub(s) and Professional DSP as a great leap. TAS Andrew Quint on the Audiovector R1 Arrete's can be found online. A well executed Air-Motion Transformer tweeter two-way in a room your size could be one an... | |
| Is bass the most important frequency band? Hey mkgus,In my focused experience and association with many music lovers over 75 years, bass seems to be the initial "magnet"...pun somewhat intended. Over time, and increased genres, the high frequencies seem to be next, especially if things ar... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? Hey stuartk...I haven't read all the responses, however, my solution to great bass in a small room was placing a pair of subwoofers BENEATH my monitors, using IsoAcoustic isolation between monitors and subs. Given your budget, the appropriate siz... | |
| I'm looking for a pair of interconnects that won't shatter the bank.... Hi big_greg,Depending, yep, exotic wire to subwoofers in a good hi-fi system may not be the greatest value. That said, when fine tuning a highly resolving system where thoughtful, meticulous choices have been made over years of improvements, eve... | |
| How To Do You Measure the Quality of Your AC Power? Hi mkgus,Twenty years ago, when we and the bank purchased our home, the lights dimmed when the fridge and furnace powered up. A phone call to the Central Maine Power Company brought them out immediately to test. The following Sunday at 10am, the... | |
| I'm looking for a pair of interconnects that won't shatter the bank.... Luminous Monarch II's are $119.00 for a 1 meter run. Do yourselves a favor...and ya, subs benefit. MP, Pin | |
| I'm looking for a pair of interconnects that won't shatter the bank.... Hi stereoisomer,. Yes, the minefield of wire is daunting. I won't bore you and Members with qualifications...past posts cover some. I recently upgraded interconnects both to my main monitors as well as to my 2 subwoofers with Luminous Audio cabl... | |
| When someone listens to your system for the first time. ...ahahaha..the gas fireplace center-channel trick!...and the mow-centric neighbor. My neighbor with a large field vies for having "hand" on who nearby has most recently mowed...the John Deere often fires up just before my post work nap or some s... | |
| Where do you put your money? IF money is a concern...do a really deep dive on DIY loudspeakers, even if you pay for the build.IF money is not a concern...do a really deep dive on DIY loudspeakers, and pay for the build. More Peace, Pin | |
| What is the most important component to consider while building a new system? Hi scottya118...thanks for the topic,As a senior contributor for 2 channel, so far, I can agree with several differing responses so far. For many years, in a conventional multi-component, analog setup, a GREAT preamp and phono-stage was the heart... | |
| Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System? Sorry, misc-audio...That was flip as I didn't read your reasoning for the question. I suspect how audio formed one's life provides some of the answer. There was never a time when music wasn't a vital part of my upbringing and lifestyle. Immedia... | |
| Do You Ever Find Yourself Unable to Listen To Your System? ...noMore Peace, Pin | |
| All Benchmark System Question Hi regg,Old timer who went completely digital in 1990's with zero regret. In my experience, a tube somewhere in the chain is essential. The resolution of your choices begs for a great tube buffer! Study up. More Peace, Pin | |
| Best dac under $2500 - comparing build quality and technologies Hi julie_priest,Surely, the words DAC and end game do not belong in the same thought process? Nothing personal, Julie, but it still appears that 40 years along, digital recording and playback is still in its infancy. My Tech and I are currently ... | |
| Single vs. Dual Subs Hi divertiti, As someone who has had a variety of two channel monitors over a long period, differing rooms and challenges, I've discovered that a pair of subs properly matched to the personality of your mains is terrific. My sealed subs are pos... |