randy-11
Responses from randy-11
| Oppo UDP - 205 You are right about freq. response, harmonic distortion and other problems being greater in speakers than any other component.But an upgrade in other components for just say $1,000 can produce better SQ even in speakers that are not the best (whic... | |
| Test Equipment vs The Ear Everything that is audible is measurable, but not everything that is measurable is audible. Often what people think they hear is really just what they see. I'll bet anyone a nice polished block of Mpingo wood if they truly hear some things in a v... | |
| Test Equipment vs The Ear I did not see anything incorrect about that collection of tidbits, but nothing there says anything about the ear vs. test equipment. | |
| Audio Research I like my Audio Research LS25 Mk II and think it is a real gem, but I'd be wary of downrating the LS27 (which I have not heard) without ensuring the tubes were good, it had been warmed up, and that everything else was the same in the system. Then... | |
| Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable? you measure "speed" with a scope- duh | |
| Newb to DAC question. Benefit of a DAC for only CD listening a lot depends on how the particular DAC chip is implemented & on the analog stages after it- try a $2,000 Yggy for Redbook and if it is not an improvement (blind test it) then return it for a refund (less shipping and maybe a restocking fee) -... | |
| Why so many NAD d3020 amps out there? it was a great unit so sold a lot - then the fad moved to something elsesnap them up for your budget systemI wonder if the DAC is better than the newer iFi... | |
| Ugly vs Gogeous speakers Black on Black Maggies have a non-ugly but ominous look to them. Like the Monoliths in 2001 Space Odyssey.The big Wilsons look like an alien robotic velociraptor that wants to eat you.It costs money to make pretty wood finishes on speakers. Vand... | |
| Optimal Setup question Oppo/McIntosh you can also upgrade the power supply in the 205 - see recent threads | |
| Audio Research So, I guess the question is what pre-amp will do better at a tad over 1k... | |
| Oppo UDP - 205 The Yggy is limited to Redbook but is stellar | |
| Why is good, deep bass so difficult? - Myths and their Busters Sound Reproduction: The Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Loudspeakers and Rooms by Floyd Toole | |
| Is there a better integrated amp than the Cary SI-300.2d for the money? Creek is very nice and only about 2k with some modules...You'd need to listen to both to see if sounded better than the Cary | |
| Is the PS Audio PerfectWave P10 Power Plant worth it? The PS Audio unit is fine, but not worth it as you can buy a used Topaz for a LOT less.Either is the real way to deal with noise on the AC line - not a magic cable. Assuming that your equipment itself cannot deal with noise on the AC line... and ... | |
| Review: GoGreen Power six outlet surge protector / The Sunshine Walmart power strip. it sounds like you have eliminated or reduced ground loop issues |