rockadanny

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best rock voices
Roy seems like a nice guy and all, but I just don't get (hear) it. I don't understand the adulation. Especially as a "rock" voice. 
Mapletree Ultra 4A SE - mods
Dag! I wish you hadn't said that. Now my upgrade wheels are churning ... and just when I thought I was finally done!Can you describe the improvements a little more please? 
The disappearance of the traditional amplifier
These powered monitors got tubes in 'em? ;^} 
Mapletree Ultra 4A SE - mods
bypassing the channel level controls?I wouldn't. Have you tested your channels individually at your listening seat? I tested mine (250Hz; 500Hz; 1kHz) and discovered that the left channel was off by -3dB from the right. Why? Perhaps my room (asymm... 
Andra II speaker tilt/effective tweeter height
I found crossing in front interesting for vocals and small number of instruments - as if player was 2 feet in front of me - kind of spooky. But for the sake of all kinds of music over all I ended up toeing them to cross about 2-3 feet behind my he... 
Andra II speaker tilt/effective tweeter height
Der - Interested to hear your findings. I have Fontaines (top 3/4 of Andras) and do notice a difference when I stand. When I set mine up I levelled the small top surface. I figured that was what I was supposed to do. Mine are about 11' away. For m... 
Do you spend more on audio than your income allows
Never, but it is a battle. Overall my system cost me close to half for what it retails by: buying demos/used equipment; doing extensive research in selecting components which punch above their weight, such as Mapletree Audio 2A SE Linestage Preamp... 
Andra II speaker tilt/effective tweeter height
Aren't they angled such to time-align the drivers? Have you tried toeing them in for better HF response instead of tilting them down? 
Beatles covers: better than originals?
"She's a Woman" by Omar and the Howlers. Again, not better, but different and as enjoyable. Beatles did this song very well. For some reason I HATE nearly all covered Beatles songs. 'Taint seemly. 
best rock voices
Also Mitch Ryder (close second to Rod). 
best rock voices
Male: Rod Stewart 
Anyone use CD tweaks
I spray on L'Art du Son CD/DVD Cleaner. Seems to work as advertised: more organic sound - removes etchiness. 
Better to change Speakers first or new Preamp+amp
Shadorne - What is a "good" room and how does one go about finding it? Hmm ... (answering my own question) perhaps you are suggesting he move his system to different rooms and listen/measure for optimal placement? Assuming he has more than one roo... 
First Plasma/LCD purchase ever - a few questions..
Thank you all for your ideas. Unfortunately, an unexpected cash crunch has postponed buying anything right now. I'm even considering down grading my awesome sounding 2-channel rig just to generate some cash for paying bills. A great amount of effo... 
Mystical Performances
Diana Krall - A Case of You from Live in Paris.Nina Simone - from Anthology: Ne Me Quitte Pas; I Loves You PorgyRory Block - sorry, cannot recall the song right now ...