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shadorne

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Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
Lush has a great point - room DSP for bass modes is indeed a substantial advance - if not the most substantial. 
Anyone have trouble with Dvorak Stabat on Telarc?
I really need to hear from people who have actually heard this cd (Telarc 2CD-80506-- Dvorak: Stabat Mater). I have ordered this exact CD. If you can wait one week I'll let you know if I get the same issues. 
Airtunes dropouts with Mac mini to Airport Express
I find that a microwave will sometimes interrupt WI-FI. 
Crackling coming from Right Speaker - Help
It could be any of the above. I'd check your interconnects and make sure you are properly grounded. You can even open things up and look for a loose contact. If that does not help then eliminate items by substituting things.For example wire your p... 
Anyone have trouble with Dvorak Stabat on Telarc?
Do you have a track and a time where it distorts ? It is very time consuming to spend an hour listening to a CD trying to guess where the distorted part is.104 db SPL at the listening position is actually quite high for the majority of speakers to... 
Anyone have trouble with Dvorak Stabat on Telarc?
Never before heard in my audiophile experience is the absolute energy level created in the lower treble and midrange, without even a hint of harshness, forwardness, or masking. Once again, the Telarc Sampler, Dvorak's Stabat Mater, Quando Corpus ... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
i would be shocked that anyone would expose a pair of earsto spl exceeding 100 db. Don't be shocked. Real music from real instruments is full of transients and has a large dynamic range. If you sit 12 feet from a speaker playing at 100 db spl the... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
I have a question on distortion. I've read several times that box speakers have much higher distortion than panels (ESL's)? The box itself is apparently the culprit with measured distortion of 4% or more not being uncommon. In comparison distorti... 
Benchmark DAC1 configuration
You are welcome. 
How good is the EAR 834 L preamp?
Tim De Paravicini's designs are well thought of by the likes of Pink Floyd and countless others in the pro audio world. You will likley find this to be more robust than typical comparable products. 
Will adapted UK Dual t/t play OK in USA?
Possibly not without a mod. Since the UK runs at 50 Hz I suspect you will find the TT turns too fast in the USA (there may be a change needed to the wheel size or gears that drive the wheel that drives the belt) 
Benchmark DAC1 configuration
Yes you can feed it to an integrated. Just use any analog CD player or aux or TV or VCR RCA inputs but DO NOT use the phono input. Adjust the volume of the DAC1 so you ensure you do not overdrive the integrated.The digital cable you use will depen... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
if i could not tell i was listening to a cone design in a cabinet, i would seriously considder it. You are undoubtedly hearing the markedly different radiation pattern from large panels. There is a dipole effect for those that radiate backwards a... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
Therefore, categorically dismissing a given design approach may cause you to miss out on some really good products.Exactly. Panels are not the only way to make a great speaker. 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
I've read several times that box speakers have much higher distortion than panels (ESL's)? The box itself is apparently the culprit with measured distortion of 4% or more not being uncommon. In comparison distortion on panels has been found in so...