ronboco

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Break In Failed
I think break in time would depend on the speaker being used. My Avior ii speakers changed vastly in bass quality over a 3-4 month time frame.   
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@ghasley  Thanks for the info. So it’s like bi or tri amping I guess?   
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Why does an onboard amp in an active speaker pair better than separate amplification ? Are the drivers different than a passive speaker? Are the crossovers different than in a passive speaker? It seems the only thing active does is eliminate the n... 
Power conditions for Integrated Amps
All my gear is plugged into a Nordost QB 8. Excellent performance.   
Neutral Dac?
Give the Boulder DAC a listen. The one in my 866 INT is fantastic ! Good luck!  
So, I listened to a $1Million Dollar System
I would also suggest to all the people who are dissing million dollar systems to listen to Mike Lavigne’s system and see if they think theirs sounds better. I have never heard his system but I’m quite sure it is amazing!   
Sound is better when I stand up?
Great advice so far. Chair not higher than shoulders. Tweeter at ear level. I think your distance ratio is prob ok. I’ve read tweeter to tweeter is 1 and tweeter to ear should be 1.2. This ratio works for me. Good luck! Ron   
So, I listened to a $1Million Dollar System
I heard the big Wilsons with ARC gear at Axpona and they sounded excellent!   
Best way to keep REL sub from “hopping around” at high volumes
Isoacoustics Orea worked under my S-510s. We have hardwood floors too.   
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
My 3500 dollar listening chair is what really gets em !😂😂😂😂  
Do You Tell Others How Much You Have Invested in Your System?
I tell people if they ask. I think most people are curious how much your stuff cost. Happy listening !   
Solid state to tube
@charles1dad  Thank you for the explanation.    happy listening everyone ! Ron   
Solid state to tube
How do the class A/B amps compare to tubes since they have some class A output like tubes do?   
Isolated ground in dedicated room/new construction?
@jea48  Excellent idea. I’ll try that this weekend.  Happy listening ! Ron   
Car songs
I can’t drive 55!! Sammy Hagar !