rockadanny
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| Pre-audition advice needed I can't really burn any of the gear in beforehandWhy not? I would strongly suggest you burn in your equipment at home for at least 25-50 hrs. before using it to decide on anything. I would never evaluate speakers with brand new electronics, especi... | |
| What percentage of audiophiles use a sub ? I have a pair of very well integrated ACI Titans. Awesome. No interference with mains at all. Only augment LFs for complete satisfaction of 2-channel music. You'd never know they're used, unless you turn them off. Properly integrated such that the... | |
| If money were no object, what would be in your rig Proper room size and treatments + Duke's Dream Makers + Atma-Sphere S-30 Mk 3.1 and MP-1 Mk. 3.1, both with all upgrades + excellent power regenerator(s) + hire Duke to set it all up properly. Never had the pleasure of hearing this gear but it alw... | |
| Tube Power Amp Recommendations around $2000 Audio Mirror has powerful triode SET monos with awesome midrange, tight deep bass, and sweet highs. And replacement tubes are not expensive. The 20 watt version should be plenty for your speakers. Email Vlad to discuss your needs and budget. Do no... | |
| any audiophile guitarists out there? Not me but I knew an audiophile guitarist. Though I have not spoken to him since we saw John Jorgenson live in a club. I believe the next day he threw his guitar in the trash. | |
| New reissue of Exile on Main Street What version do I have? I've lost the inserts (doh!) and have only the disk. It shows: Virgin and 1972. Is this the '94 Ludwig remaster (holding out hope)? | |
| What's your best audio "find" Auricle Audio "Encore!" Kapton ICs. Best find for me because they are so affordable, with lengthy trial period, and better sound (IMO) than much more expensive cables. Plus, Joe was excellent at replying to my needs and great to work with.http://a... | |
| Sub Question OP - I agree with your friend. When you properly set up a sub (preferrably two) it will not be noticeable until you turn it off. That is how things should, and can work out for you. I'd get one (or two) and an SPL meter and sub freq. tracks to pla... | |
| Zu Soul Superfly Shakey - I do not see (hear) it as a matter of "better than", but just different. I really like the sound of the Defs and Essence, though never liked the Druids. Heard the Soul and don't like that either. No surprise since its sound seems to me to... | |
| Any smooth jazz fans out there? I have several JVC Jazz Festival CDs if anyone would like them, no charge: 1990, 1995, 1996, 1998. All different artists, in perfect condition with front inserts. Don't believe these were ever sold anywhere. | |
| Worst Rock Band Ever !!!! KISS ... oy, what crap (IMO). | |
| Van Alstine SS vs. McCormack DNA amps Gra3 - Fan boy? Very presumptuous of you. Just giving my experience. True, my experiences are not exactly as OP requested, but are related since I owned a current AVA product, and also in response to your post about AVA build quality and service. ... | |
| Does Newly Soldered Cables Require Run-In? Ditto, but after a couple of weeks if sound is still worse than before you had them reterminated the issue could be poor soldering job or moving to banana plugs from what you had before (spades? bare?). From reading opinions (unreliable) it seems ... | |
| Salk Speakers - Opinions & Advice? HT3s - Bold, accurate, dynamic. Amazing sound when playing well recorded material. More neutral than cool IMO. | |
| Van Alstine SS vs. McCormack DNA amps I've owned AVA Fet Valve Ultra 550 and it was a very good amp: sounded great; very powerful; built very well; and extraordinary customer service.Gra3: "MUCH better build quality". Were you speaking strictly about more expensive/exotic parts or did... |