rick_n
Responses from rick_n
| Is it easier to sell mono blocks or stereo amp on the used market? I think that you'll find that the price point not the form factor will be the determining factor. | |
| What actually determines volume power? Is it watts? The volume of output power is best measured in the amperage output. Output in wats is too easy to manipulate by the manufacturer. Why not borrow an other amp from a friend and see what that does in your system? | |
| If you HAD to purchase a used (over 4 years old) DAC, what would it be? How is one supposed to make a recommendation when nothing has been shared about what the DAC will be playing with or your listening preferences? | |
| Needing DAC Advice Sounds like a ladder DAC would get you where you would like to go. At your price point you could swing a Denafrips or Holo Audio. I would look at those first. The Holo has a reputation of being a little more "tuby" than the Denafrips with lean... | |
| What were your favorite gear additions in 2024? In my digital only system, my 2024 DAC upgrade was very impactful. Get the very best DAC you can afford and it will be money well spent. HNY and good listening in 2025. Rick N | |
| Which subwoofer should I get? I run two SVS SB4000 in my HT room and know the sound very well. I don’t think they would be ideal in a 2 Chanel setup. I don’t think they will have enough speed and you will wind up with bass overhang that muddies the two Chanel system. I think f... | |
| Room is way too bright. Treat the room as much as the budget and WAF will allow. Stay away from any synthetic fabrics/rugs. Natural fibers will do what you're looking for. If room allows, experiment with some tall natural plants, you would be surprised what this will ... | |
| Test tones through Qobuz, is this possible? On Qobuz: search for the frequency tone that you want to hear, i.e. 50hz. You should find what you're looking for. | |
| Optimize or buy new gear..? ho·me·o·sta·sis: Aim to keep your components complimentary and of balanced quality. Balance = Optimization Exorcise your system and cast off the weakest links! | |
| Seller Question - I need UPS to come get these large speaker boxes - how to manage that? Get a quote from XPO Logistics and make sure insurance is included in the price. | |
| Question on Speaker Placement The only thing that matters is how it sounds to you. From your description you will likely get more lower frequency SPL from the speaker in front of the wall while the speaker that is floating won't be able to match the others SPL. The only way ... | |
| Sound Upgrade from a Bryston Bdp-3 It very well might be worthwhile to audition Qobuz just to see if that makes a difference. Cheers | |
| Anyone using Ferrum Wandla DAC? A friend of mine will be getting one soon. I'll try to remember to comment after I've had some time with it. Cheers | |
| Weak link Room treatments. Hands down this will be the best bang for the buck. Why spend money on better/more equipment when it will be conflicting with sub-optimal room acoustics???? Good luck and cheers | |
| 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 ... |