rwwear

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Is toeing speakers a bad idea?
Some speakers need it like the Charios I still have but don't use. They sounded best with the speakers converging just in front of the listening position and far apart. The owner's manual even showed that configuration. My current JBLs sound great... 
Opinions about Daniel Hertz
He did? https://www.mixonline.com/news/the-last-seat-in-the-house-the-story-of-hanley-sound  
2024 Audio System Wish List
Sony TA-ER1. The best preamp ever made. http://www.thevintageknob.org/sony-TA-ER1.html    
McIntosh is now inside a Jeep luxury car.
The Wagoneer is not really considered a Jeep anymore it's becoming more like what Lexus is to Toyota. I don't even think they have the Jeep logo on them anymore.  
Tube preamp with Adcom amp
https://www.stereophile.com/tubepreamps/790/index.html    
Tweak Pink Himalayan Salt Lamps.
Yeah, I have a couple of salt lamps but I wouldn't place them near my gear. They release salty moisture when not on. I leave mine on constantly and always use incandescent bulbs with them to keep them warm and dry. Never turn them off unless neces... 
Tube preamp with Adcom amp
If you want a tubey sound, Conrad is a good way to go. Maybe others. Audio Research is more solid state sounding generally except maybe their earlier examples. elliottbnewcombjr I wouldn't use the Chase remote controller because it affects the s... 
Opinions about Daniel Hertz
Mark Levinson is more of a marketer than a designer. Jonathan Curl was one of his engineers at the beginning of ML. The JC-2 preamp was Jonathan’s design. After JC left the name was changed to the ML-1. "According to John Curl, he and Mark Levins... 
Why aren't there more Blu Ray/DVD transports?
They are all pretty much transports now. No analog outs. Only HDMI.  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
csmgolf, you are correct. I was wrong about the quick setup button. There is a second mic input on the front of the DD-15 and 18. So you don’t have to move the subs to connect it. Replacing the plate amp with another is not really an option cons... 
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
You do need the remote and a video hookup. But there is a quick setup button on the back of the sub. Read the manual!  
Velodyne DD15 - worth repairing the plate amp?
The DD series doesn't connect to a computer. The plus series does. Although there is a way to upgrade the firmware for the DD series with a computer but it takes a special cable from USB to serial  
Sansui?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa2Y95eQjNA  
SVS or REVEL Subwoofer
Enjoy. The Velodyne may still be worth repairing to use as a second sub depending on model. I just repaired my DD-15 myself. It cost around 600.00.  
SVS or REVEL Subwoofer
Veodyne subs can be repaired. Which model is it?