skinzy
Responses from skinzy
| Do you trust your ears more than measurements? This all assumes there is one objective or subjective standard for SQ that we would all agree on. That will never happen! | |
| How much does power amplifier really matter comparing to other hi-fi components? If I were to do it again it would be; 1) Speakers- 50% 2) DAC with Preamp -25% 3) Integrated Power Amp-20% 4) Wires -5% | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results Beyond a volume control and component switching a preamp can help with matching the impedance between the source components and the power amplifier for optimal signal transfer. I think the reason some folks report improvement with a separate pre... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? Beyond a volume control and component switching a preamp can help with matching the impedance between the source components and the power amplifier for optimal signal transfer. I think the reason some folks report improvement with a separate pream... | |
| Fleetwood Deville vs Wilson Sound @tonywinga Well said! + 1 | |
| Should I bypass my Shunyata Hydra power conditioner? I've had a Hydra Model 8 power-distribution center in my system since 2005. It is plugged into a dedicated 20 amp circuit. I only have my mono blocks connected and they sound slightly better than plugged directly into wall. The model 8 is not c... | |
| What affects front to back depth in room/ system? I went on the search for greater depth and have concluded it is a bit of a myth. My speakers are 4' off front wall and 3' off sidewall. My side reflections are treated. I have a fabulous sound stage and very holographic sounds. There is depth b... | |
| Ken Fritz article Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental health condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. Are you diagnosing a deceased person wh... | |
| Did your system getting better the more money you spent or more experience you gained? Synergy is a ghost and you will never know if you're there. My first high end amp was a new Audio Research design with matching preamp. After a couple of years I upgraded the pre to an Aesthetix Calypso. Huge improvement in SQ. One would have ... | |
| Did your system getting better the more money you spent or more experience you gained? @frankmc195 +1 The industry is designed to keep us always searching for more. Then it makes it extremely difficult to get there (inefficient market with imperfect access to information). | |
| Eliminated my preamp with amazing results From a Valin review of the MSB Reference DAC. I use this DAC in my system with no preamp. I run my phono pre into its extra balanced input. Get the same results as describe by the reviewer; "I’ll let MSB explain its preamp module (and if you h... | |
| Ken Fritz article Just another WP hit piece. | |
| Did your system getting better the more money you spent or more experience you gained? There will always be something better than you have. Once you think yo’ve got there you’ll bet bored and want more. Learn to be happy with what you have. | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice Wilson Sabrina X or Magico A-5 would be safe bets. Moreover listening at dealers is way overrated. Not your room or electronics. I've owned many speakers that I choose from reviews and manufacturer reputation and was NEVER disappointed. | |
| Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore! @aldermine You are spot on with the manufacturer supported "listening hubs" throughout the US. I have often thought that would be the solution to the paucity of dealers. The reason it won't happen is it would likely kill off the remaining dealer... |