richdirector
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| Last Audition - Blown Away By A Lottery System You can get 90% of the way there for 20k... Reckon that is mine UKRega P8Upgraded Bluesound node2iAudiolab 6000cdt transportChord Qutest DacLuxman 550ax2 (great phono inbuilt)Tannoy ardenUSVPIStreamer of choiceLUXMANKlipsch Cornwall / devoreSpend ... | |
| Best upgrade for cd player? Audiolab cdt 6000 transport and DAC like chord qutest will whip the opposition of 4x the price. Too scary good for the low price | |
| Artists you feel you can rely on, buy any new album unheard. Joni mitchellRoberta flackNina Simone (like baltimore she hated and recorded one day)John prineDylan (I struggled with some 80s stuff) Marvin gayeGil Scott heronBeckRadioheadAvett brothersMicah p hinsonBonnie prince billyBelle and sebastianHandsom... | |
| About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience? Also placed speakers using cardas method really helps | |
| About to invest in room treatments; GIK, RealTraps, DIY -- what is your experience? I have 3 art panels rear walls look good too as well as curved bass absorber diffusers in rear corners. Diffuser and bass tritraps on first reflection points and some in front corners too. Large leather g plan sofa. Thick carpets... And other furn... | |
| Can I leave speaker jumpers in? I wouldnt leave jumpers in as no benefit to biwire cable. It should only take seconds to put jumper in. But do a listening test as if you can't hear difference then don't bother | |
| Integrated Amp Question for a Newbie to the Forum 590 and 550 are both class a so nice mids warmth but also the speed for faster music led zepp James Blake etc | |
| Integrated Amp Question for a Newbie to the Forum Think some of the amps are nearly overkill in terms of quality as your speakers may be the limiting item. The luxman 550ax2 is more than ample for my tannoy arden and will be great with your speakers saving you money for future upgrades. The phono... | |
| question for Luxman L-590AX owners I have smaller brother... Sister..? The 550ax2 and a class as well. No hum I've noticed but I'm in a city with good supply and 230v here (which may be a reason) As for heat mine gets warm to touch but I can still hold hand to case after hours. A ... | |
| Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp? I chased this power pre perfection and was never really happyHad an ATC P1 recommended stereophile had tron and croft valve pre and harbeth speakers... Good but something missing. Eventually got my speakers sorted.. Tannoy which matched with what ... | |
| I love sad music I should have spent the day with my family _ Avett brothersJohn Wayne gacy - Sufjan Stevens (a song about a serial killer grim beautiful) Carissa - sun kil moonWall and Hallways - josienne clarkBob Iver - wolvesIn fact breakup albums are always a ... | |
| What is the best audiophile speaker for a tiny square room? Someone already mentioned the Ls50 but in your size room rhe smaller LSx versions may do just as well. This and room treatment should give a precise enjoyable sound. I have them in my bedroom as a 3rd/4th system and they sound great once level up ... | |
| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? @diamondupree pretty much mentioned others James Blake (superb) - wilhelm screamBill callahan - rococo zephyr (the voice close mic)Pink Floyd - moneyDepending on guest taste I ask them for Fav track... They then comment afterwards they heard thin... | |
| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? Three little words on trio jeepy by Bransford marsalis.... Starts and then there is a pause as they discuss trying something out... Then 24sec in a parp which makes every listener jump and then completely engage... Have on vinyl but pretty tired s... | |
| $10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy As Julie says... Fyne audio a great choice... These are the design boys that left tannoy.The F1 series is supposed to be otherworldly but way over budget |