rick_n
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| Yet another Sub Question Your stated main speaker response isn't digging very deep so the sub will have to reach up a bit to cover the mains. This being the case, I would expect that a two sub setup will blend much better and produce fewer and less aggressive nodes. If ... | |
| McIntosh purchased by Bose...NOT an April Fool's joke. ....at least it was Bose and not Harmon I guess | |
| How do you pick your gear? Tips and insights are welcome. Nothing is more important than your ears. Demos and auditions are the key. A friend group of like interested folks is also a great way to hear what different gear can and can't do. | |
| Bose buys McIntosh ....Another one bites the dust. The worse news is that the deal will include Sonus Faber :( | |
| Speaker List narrowed down… Here's what I can add.... The Estalon Aura uses a down firing woofer so it should play better closer to a wall behind it then a rear ported design. I've heard the Estalon Forza at a friends house and they are special. I'm sure the Aura will hav... | |
| Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp +1 to @jomonhifi for the Diablo recommendation, that will sound fantastic. Unfortunately, that path can be a bit of a Snipe hunt because there aren't very many 300s that come up used. Another consideration would be a new Hegel H400 (no phono sta... | |
| Help me find my ideal Stereo Integrated Amp What will be your primary listening source, stream or vinyl? When streaming, what is your preferred provider (some amps will do one but not an other service)? | |
| Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say? You're close to the third rail here....."Honey do I look fat in these jeans?" The easy answer is a redirect. Don't talk about your system or his but embrace the brotherhood of the hobby and invite him over to your room. | |
| Sub suggestions please I'm sure most experienced people here would strongly suggest getting two subs not just one. Two subs are exponentially easier to integrate to the mains and always sound much better. Good luck and cheers. | |
| Wilson Alexia 2 lacking some bass Very well sorted out system, congrats. The setup guides are just starting points and the sound you hear is totally dependent on the nuances our your listening room. Every little detail of the room matters. Perhaps your listening position is in ... | |
| Bluesound Node130 LPS upgrade... Do it. I agree with with was said above about taking stock of your system and where you want to get it. Over the years I've done many different upgrades and none have come close to the uptick in performance with the LPS on my Node. I have it ru... | |
| Which of my components has the better built in DAC? Your Mac's DAC should sound better to you. I would try both coax and USB for the connection. The biggest difference will be using the USB connection clocking will be done by the Mac which may sound better. | |
| Speaker Isolation tweaks ? IsoAcoustics Iso pucks sound like a fine idea. There are lower cost alternatives but they should accomplish what you're looking for. Maybe find a place where you could return the pucks if you don't get the improvement that you're hoping for? Th... | |
| Placing Instrument Separation of Large Ensembles in Recordings The recordings and mixing are all different and thus will always deliver a different presentation. This can even be heard on the same record. Keep in mind that a small trio is relatively easy to mix vs. a full orchestra with so many more things ... | |
| Speaker Isolation tweaks ? Yes, you would have to account for the weight of the stands for the Gaia feet. You might get a better acoustic improvement by placing an iso stand between the speakers and the stands. |