russ69
Responses from russ69
| A different world Red Book CDs through my CD player are bested by my streamer with Qobuz or Tidal hi-Rez versions. What format is the data in that is superior to the CDs? Does your statement include SACDs? I'm also curious about your system. What player are you ... | |
| Maggie 1.7i vs 1.7 (what was changed??) Magnepan will not say but it was a change to the crossover I understand. | |
| Speakers vs. headphones My portable headphone system drove me to change my whole perception of audio. My portable system with Grado phones had bounce and warmth that my hi-fi system didn't have. I could play lessor quality CDs on the headphones, and they sounded great. S... | |
| Speakers vs. headphones A very economical headphone setup can sound very good but if you think it sounds really really good, it's time to upgrade your stereo rig. | |
| BC22 mated to Nautilus 804 Go with the Parasound. Big amps give big bass. | |
| What do you guys think of adding a subwoofer to this system? Yes, you need a sub. | |
| Would my system benefit from cable upgrades? If I start dropping a few thousand on all the cables If you want to hear a real improvement buy a better - usually a lot more expensive - pair of speakers. Your system would benefit from better loudspeakers before the fine tuning with cables. ... | |
| JBL L36 ...he still has them and uses them to this day! Outstanding! Side Note: That was when the guys in Northridge were doing their best work. A good friend of mine was a QA guy at JBL back then, he QAed all the drivers. A great guy, I still am in c... | |
| Are cutting lathes VTA constant across the board? I'm sure it's important but once the cart is set, I just play the disc. | |
| Audio Friends Don't Let Audio Friends ... Depends on a number of issues. If it's a good friend, with plenty of budget, and a top tier sound system, I'll say what I hear but I'll also ask what he/she thinks. . For someone with a lessor system I might say...Have you thought about maybe gett... | |
| NAD 165BEE preamp Hijacking my own thread, but how much more and which one? A pre-amp is very important for your system. You cannot spend too much for a good one. If you can swing a Quicksilver, that's a good start. Or the Parasound Classic 200 is also very good... | |
| Dampening Floor Vibration in Apartment Stands? | |
| Recommend new EL84 tubes I'm going to try Gold Lion next in my amp. | |
| NAD 165BEE preamp Spend a little more and get a good pre-amp. It's buy once, cry once type of thing. | |
| Is Rap a valid musical form? Yes it is but I do not care for it except some early hip-hop. |