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| need more smoothness I agree that silk's are far less hostile than metal tweeters. However, the crossover slope shouldn't make a bit of difference in the presentation of the tweeter. The crossover has everything to do with the integration of tweeter and the mid/bass d... | |
| Physically awkward components... Yeah, like top loading CD players/transports when you have no other choice (usually due to WAF) but to stack components in a cabinet.Enjoy,Bob | |
| need more smoothness Try some inexpensive tweaks first, like putting felt around the tweeter. You may not even need a full ring (a little goes a long way).What are you driving them with now (tubes or solid state)? Do you play CD's or vinyl or both (vinyl is generally ... | |
| Headphone Amp - Perreaux vs Musical Fidilety For what it's worth - I just picked up a pair of HD600's also (seems lots of us got these at a good price recently, after rebate). I'm using my Nakamichi headphone jack with a dummy tape paused for recording. I can easily adjust level and have ple... | |
| The Best Inexpensive Wines Available Now Unbelievable deal at my local shop just after Christmas:$4.99 per bottle - Lindeman's Cabernet Sauv (from Australia).This little gem is better than many $20 bottle's!Enjoy,Bob | |
| Compare: Basis Debut, VPI TNT, top Teres tables Can't say as I've heard these tables, but I have a buddy who has gone through many, many tables in the past. He's had the TNT and said it is very detailed with slam but lacks a certain "musical" quiality. I can understand this; it seems to be a tr... | |
| CES 2004 Best of Show Why does the Joseph Audio Perl alwys get a rave year after year? This year paired with different electronics than in the past. They must truly be damn fine speakers, as simple looking as they seem. Yes, I've heard them too, in the pst, with Manley... | |
| VTA setting up.....how do I find level? As a start, and if your arm is not tapered, the simplest way to get to "level" is to take a lined index card and place it behind the arm wand as it lays on the record surface. Line up the card's lines with either the top or bottom of the arm wand.... | |
| Where to start with room acoustics The obvious first steps are:- speaker placement & listening position: you should learn about bass reinforcement and how the position of the speakers and listening chair can null or reinforce certain frequencies. There are several web sites wit... | |
| Cartridge wars What type of sound do you like? warm, musical, analytical, extended top end, bloomy, ...?I have a PT6 (with an upgraded cable) on an Aries clone into an Audio Innovations tubed stage . I recently upgraded from a Grado Platinum to a Dynavector 20X-... | |
| Anyone own a Red Rose Preamp? I have an Audio Prism Mantissa, which was bought by Red Rose and is called the Model 3. The Mantissa came in 3 flavors, the standard, the upgraded power supply, the silver signature (which includes the upgraded power supply). I'm not sure what the... | |
| Moderately priced interconnect for McCormack amp Go to Audio Asylum in the FAQ section and find Jon Risch's site. Read up on his DIY Belden 89259/89248 twisted pair. If you're handy they are a steal and very easy to make. If not then you can purchase them ready-made from several places, includin... | |
| Speakers: What's MOST important to you?... Boy, if you take all these answers and put them all together you would have one hell of a speaker. However, in the real world there is always a trade-off.Planers (Maggie's & Logans) tend to have great transparency in the mids, but are damn har... | |
| How do you know it's time for external phono stage You'll probably have to spend a bit to improve on the Classe's phonoe stage. Of course if you're willing to shell out $1500 or more there are plenty of used phono stages available that are truly great. But it's always a matter of degree --- and mo... | |
| What time do you wear? Seiko for work (150m sports diving watch and a kinetic)Casio for play (G-Shock)Zenith for dress (El Primero) |