quincy

Responses from quincy

Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass
Added a pair of SVS subs to my full range Kef Reference towers during covid lockdown.  One of my better upgrades with out a doubt!  I'm pleased with the addition.  
Kef Reference Tweeters-Ferrofluid Replacement
Ichavesta1;Not sure I understand what your asking?  If its a Kef speaker, the tweeter and midrange speaker are concentric to one another.  The tweeter sits inside the mid range.  It sounds like the 'inner surround' of your mid range has become det... 
Listening Descriptor Chart
Excellent post!  Thank you for sharing with us!I had no idea these types of charts even existed!I made a comment to my eldest daughter a few years ago that in my opinion music was the most complex language in the universe.She scoffed at the old ma... 
Schiit Lokius anyone?
I waited literally months for my Loki+.  Excellent packaging and impressive looking build quality.Hooked it up in and out with high quality Audio Quest King Cobra interconnects.Plugged it in to my dedicated 12/2 20amp quad set of Audio Quest hospi... 
Schiit Lokius anyone?
I waited over 3 months for my +.Got it a few weeks ago.Added it between my pre and amp using the same type high quality interconnects.I like it!  The wife likes it!I feel it was a good addition to my system... 
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
My vote is on speakers! 
LYRA DELOS CARTRIDGE TOO BRIGHT, THIN AND SHRILL SOUNDING
Dear OP....Something is drastically wrong either with your set up or the cartridge itself.  I've had a Delos going on 7 years and am very happy with it.  Replaced a Benz Micro Glider.  Ask the store where you bought it for an exchange.  It is made... 
Stylus Cleaning Rituals
Chakster,Yes, I forget about the frequency sweep record!  I also use it about once every six months. Overall, I feel pretty good about my own regiment.  Lots of good replies on this thread! 
I get it now
I love it when that happens!Enjoy the software!! 
Samsung flat screen TV’s
Doni also makes a good point!  You can feel the heat from a Plasma screen a good foot away!  I don't believe you can even purchase a Plasma anymore.  Another good technology abandoned due to government mandates! 
So you think wire conductors in cables are directional? Think again...
A good article from a company I place a lot of credience in (post below)!I do believe in cable directionality and place all my cables / interconnects accordingly.I also believe in Oxygen free copper and directional grain flow effects.  I also beli... 
Samsung flat screen TV’s
PLASMA!!Pioneer Elite!17 years and still running strong!  Zero Issues.....Grand sons beat on the screen, no ill effect.50 year life expectancy on a good Plasma TV.To bad the government killed off Plasma due to high electrical usage, and excessive ... 
Do you have ways to ease use of vinyl?
Thanks for the thoughtful post!! 
What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital?
I never 'gave up' on records.I did embrace CD's because of convenience, portability, and durability.  If alone I listen to vinyl. When guests visit,  CD's, or music I've ripped to a thumb drive.  I prefer records overall.  I'm 65. 
EXTRA! EXTRA!! Millercarbon Proven Wrong!!! Read all about it! EXTRA! EXTRA!!
He, he, he,   you guys are all crazy!