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| Is there better amp for bass then Cary Rocket 88 +1 to add a sub (or two). I did perceive somewhat more bass when I swapped tubes in my amp (not Cary), but would agree that, in general, if you want more bass, and if you already have a decent modern amp, change speakers or add a sub. Your bass an... | |
| Speakers after GMA Europas Bump your budget up just slightly ...AMP - AVA Insight+ 240. 120 watts per channel 20 to 20 kHz into 8 ohms at less than 0.01% THD. 4 TO-3 case power MOSFET output devices. For 4 ohms loads and up. Special price now $850.SPEAKERS - Fritzspeakers C... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever And when you are ready for instrumentals I suggest starting with these five CDs:Cannonball Adderly - Somethin' ElseDave Brubeck - Time OutJohn Coltrane - Blue TrainMiles Davis - Kind of BlueArt Pepper - + ElevenAll wonderful, very accessible music... | |
| Top 10 Jazz recordings ever For vocals I suggest these five diverse CDs:Ernestine Anderson - Never Make Your Move Too SoonJohn Coltrane and Johnny HartmanElla Fitzgerald - Sings The George & Ira Gershwin SongbookMark Murphy - Love is What StaysAnita O'Day - Anita Sings t... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? Drubin - Unfortunately, no. My dilemma is this: I often pine for listening to my system, but cannot due to restraints or conditions (not home, at work, at home but occupied on line with business, etc.) It is at these times I'll seek out audio rela... | |
| Best Cables for Atma-Sphere MA-1 MP-1 combination I suggest you check out WyWires. They will be the live/playback partner with Atma and VMPS for T.H.E. Show/CES 2011 Las Vegas. I don't have Atma gear but I do have Alex's ICs (RCA). I found them to offer the most clean and clear sound without anom... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? Two simple rules ...1. Stop ALL reading of audio gear. No more audio mags or audio internet. Switch to 0% reading and 100% listening. You still wish to read something related to audio? Then stick only to music threads - no gear threads - just musi... | |
| Eggleston Works Dianne vs. Proac Response D18 World - post your zip code. Perhaps there might be someone in your area who owns these and would be willing to let you hear them. | |
| does a subwoofer kill stereo sound? not in my home. but then again, i've got two wired as stereo so no threat here. | |
| Anyone try stuffing their ports? I would have first tried pulling them further out into the room to see how that affected, but they are already pulled as far out as they can be so this is not an option. | |
| Anyone try stuffing their ports? Rhljazz - Overall I am very satisfied with the improvements the NOS tubes have provided - they are NOT coming out. However, they do seem to provide deeper and bigger bass so am wondering if this is causing any issues with my drivers (only 6.5" pol... | |
| Anyone try stuffing their ports? I think ports are used strictly to achieve lower freqs. instead of increasing the size of the box. That said, assuming correct, does stuffing the ports change any other characteristics of the sound other than just low freq. output? For example, if... | |
| Need help picking subwoofer cables interconnects +2 for BJC cables. I use them for both of my subs with great success. | |
| What Chores do Audiophiles Hate? Gawd - I always get the vet to do it when he does their annual check/shots. My fears about performing this task are:1. Disgusting.2. He might like it.3. I might like it.So best I just sit that one out and let a pro lend a hand. | |
| What Chores do Audiophiles Hate? Doggy doo? Ha! I fart in your general direction. Try horse manure. Now these suckers can really DO the DOO! And for all of you twits who play that stupid farm game on facebook, come by my place for a week and I'll give you enough farmin' to last y... |