ronboco

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Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
101 eastbound (2020 remastered version) by Fourplay.    Hey Now by London Grammer   Lights by Ellie Goulding   
Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
@barts  Thank you! Happy holidays to you as well!  Best wishes.    Ron  
Why are there so many wooden box speakers out there?
@kenjit  So what shape are my Rockport Avior ii speakers considered to be ?    Oh wait never mind. I don’t care what shape they are considered to be because they sound really F…..G good to me!    Happy holidays everyone and happy listening!  
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.   
Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused
@ghasley  Thanks for the info. So it’s like bi or tri amping I guess?   
Powered speakers show audiophiles are confused
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