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Help with short list of intergrateds and phono stage
Try absorbing the back wave of OBs with two comforters / blankets to find out if the depth improves. It may be necessary to reposition the L-R speakers.  The choice of Pre / Phono should be fun / easy choice as a matter of preference ( I think I... 
Speakers for a Large Room (20’x37’)
With a large space and using the long axis I would consider something like Wilson that can generate a good sense of power. Generally a Wilson speaker will require big amp output. Stand Mount could work as well. A good quality speaker makes all the... 
Describe the sound of point source loudspeakers?
@tuberist, you are using the correct term ' Point Source ' as it relates to Audio / Sound Reproduction.Specifically Coaxial / Coincident Drivers are only a variation on a themecovering the Audio Spectrum with more than one ' limited range ' of a d... 
Describe the sound of point source loudspeakers?
Hello @david_ten, my Loudspeakers Image very well in terms of proportion and coincidently are a Coaxial / Dynamic Drivers system type.Note my above post should list Coaxial as same as Coincident - so as not to confuse an issue.Many different syste... 
Describe the sound of point source loudspeakers?
@tuberist, to reiterate - "  Tuberist, your Schweikerts are most definitely point source loudspeakers. " - @mijostyn's opening line ... do not underestimate the db99se as a well integrated Loudspeaker System!While Coincident Drivers are reference... 
How do you enhance a bad listening room's accoustics without breaking the bank? thoughts?
@ pooch2, what you are making a reference to is ' Sound Proofing ' and not Acoustic Treatment ... "  reduce the noise coming from my stereo ".Low End will ' seep ' into your neighbors space unless extreme steps were taken during the original cons... 
Recommendations for Speakers that can be used close to the rear wall.
On Wall Speakers could be a possibility ... Totem Tribe III is priced higherthan the specified budget $3k but the Tribe III appear to be exceptionally nice! Torrent Drivers - good attention to detail. Tribe III - Totem (totemacoustic.com)I have S... 
Which digital input to use? Technics SU-R1000 or Technics SL-G700
Use the USB input ... Berry Pi / Upgrade Power Supply or an Upgraded Streaming source. 
Which digital input to use? Technics SU-R1000 or Technics SL-G700
@stephencowslip, addressing the original question - "  which input should I be utilizing? " ... use the SL-G700 in front of the SU-R1000.The G700 Output has both XLR and SE output.Use the G700 as your Network Transport as much as possible for Str... 
What are you streaming tonight?
 Scratch My Back I'll Scratch Yours ( Limited Edition )2013 Album - Covers by - Gabriel / Byrne / Iver / Spektor / Merritt /Arthur / Spector / Newman / Arcade Fire / Elbow / Eno / Feist / Reed and ... Simon.Amazon HD - UHD / 48/24 Up sample to 384... 
HiFi vs MidFi
Plotting a graph - a line of delineation between Mid and Hi Fidelity would be about as flat as a refined in room power response ... 
Room treaments
The ' corner bass traps ' floor to ceiling may introduce issues in terms of balance.Tackling 20 - 200 Hz will be the most difficult but a relatively low reduction in level should be smooth enough.Absorption behind the ' mains ' should help a bit a... 
How Do You Learn?
An indication that you have found a comfort level. I became better at listening and understanding the lingo. You made an effort and have shown an interest! Now dig in ...The tech side (lingo) of is about the ' nature of the beast '.Any technical b... 
3way replacement for my 2way
@flasd, did you see the listing ... ?https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa9e75-audiosolutions-overture-204f-last-pair-not-to-be-missed-f...No idea what the sound is like but worth looking into.Ask the seller about the sound ... 
Are there guidlines to fix strange room acoustics?
You gotta tune the room / sys ... a symmetric placement will likely result in an unbalanced result.Simply pick up four 4" panels / hybrid or absorber and start to damp the room ( also placement ) until it sounds better.Guidelines yes but ... some ...