russ69

Responses from russ69

Theoretically better to connect my subwoofer from preamp out, or from outputs on my amps?
I prefer using the speaker outputs so loudspeakers and subs get the same flavor of my system. Using the subs crossover is optional.  
Help me understand compliance!
Stylus not stylist....oops.  
Faulty hearing.
Yes go to an ENT but in most cases all they will offer are hearing aids. The measurements they take will identify what part of the ear isn't working and an MRI will show any unusual issues if needed. But I guess about 99% of the time it's age rela... 
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
"...Hello Russ69,  I’ve been through the same situation as you..."I'm not in a situation, I know what I prefer. "... I’ve found that thru experience, accurate sounding systems are not what I’ve enjoyed best long term..."You and I are on the same p... 
Which turntable
Don't waste time buy a table that is great. I'd call Upscale and have them set one up for me. They know more than I'll ever know and they have a turntable specialist to set up your table.  
Help me understand compliance!
If you have a heavy tonearm you want a stylist system that can handle the mass of the tonearm. Or if you have a light tonearm you want one that moves easily. Compliance is just a way to match the tonearm weight for best performance.   
The Lifespan of an LP?
It's been a while for me, but the first three plays were the best.  
Upgrade Advice for music lover
Loudspeakers first. Your choices are good. Save up your money and make an amp change later, perhaps a little more upscale than NAD.  
If you don't have a wide sweet spot, are you really an audiophile?
"...meander around the house while enjoying great sounding music is a luxury we should all attempt to recreate..."That's what jukeboxes are for....   
Speaker Upgrade for Lyngdorf 3400
The Kanta sounds like a good choice. Or the hard to find Triangle Signature Delta. 
Calling all electrostatic speaker owners
Acoustats have speaker cloth over the panels. Helps keep the dust off. 
Anthem STR Power Amp vs Parasound JC5
"...I never said I was or wanted to be a 2ch purist..."Fair enough but you know what the next step is, IMHO. I only know 2 channel.       
The Absolute Sound vs Pleasing Sound
"...I expect to hear what Miles Davis intended for me to hear..."Did you know the tape machine was reported as running slow? "...It is more important to like what you are hearing that for it to conform to some standard. Try it, you may indeed just... 
Straight out of the box doesn't work.
"...and tubes in a secure location not in the amp.."My prima Luna from Kevin Deal did not have the tubes installed, something weird there.    
Anthem STR Power Amp vs Parasound JC5
"...I do plan on upgrading to an AVM90 at some point..."I can't comment on the Anthem, two channel purists don't spend money on channels we don't need. I won't be gentle here, if you want to move your two channel system forward, you'll need a top ...