russ69
Responses from russ69
| Anyone's tried repairing/upgrading original Vandersteen 1 speakers? Putting a lot of time and money into entry level speakers might not be the best way to go. If it is cheap enough AND you can find replacement drivers (I would think chances might be good) I might take a chance on it. | |
| Barn speakers When you say barn, I think of a large space. Large spaces are hard to fill, you will definitely want some horn loudspeakers and you’ll want pretty big ones.Edit: I’m thinking Cornwalls on wheels.Edit2: Or maybe VOT or a commercial Klipsh product. | |
| So Hard to Decide on an Amp "...russ69 and lewm: I'll bet that the Crown XLS-1502/2502 "pro" amps sound as good as any four-figures "audiophile" amps!..." Audio Science Review says: "Ideally, you would use more finessed amplifiers above bass frequencies and use the XLS 2502... | |
| Airplay to Bose Cinemate GS Series II Are the TVs both set to PCM or another compatible setting? Just guessing. | |
| If a blind guy can use a Rega Planar 3 ... If I couldn't see the dust on my turntable, I doubt I would use a cover. | |
| All New Totaldac D100 Loudspeakers....The HOLY GRAIL OF SPEAKERS ?! Very interesting. | |
| Cleaning house ~ Completely unclear on values if any There is strong demand right now. It's as good a time to sell as any. | |
| The Sound of Speaker. "...@ samadhana Sorry to see you leave. Please consider staying..."I think English may not have been samadhana’s first language. Do you think he confused the word "prejudice" (pre-judgement) with it only being used and related to race issues or am... | |
| Make way for the future.... I have swapped a lot of amps and pre-amps but I have never replaced an integrated pre-amp section with another pre-amp. | |
| The Sound of Speaker. "...to use the word "Prejudice" seems too harsh I think..."Yes, perhaps it was but I try to tell people to keep an open mind and discard preconceived notions because there is fabulous gear in every design configuration. Never discount gear due to ... | |
| The Sound of Speaker. "...They use to fill the base with sand and tune that Watson..."I think you meant to say Watkins? | |
| Amp for Vandersteen 5A Carbons The VT100 has some power but It's hard to say if it will be a perfect match. I'd try it out before I would look for another amp. | |
| The Sound of Speaker. My Triangles have lightweight paper cone drivers and there is something good to be said about designs like these, for sure. | |
| Make way for the future.... "...Well in that case, a Integrated is also not without its compromises when compared with a separate preamp and amplifier..."Absolutely! A good integrated does get you most of the way there though. | |
| Do Banana Plug Adaptors Degrade SQ? Bare wire works fine and has good surface area, don't over think it. |