soix
Responses from soix
| Is there a clear definition of what "Integrated" means? A preamplifier (passive or active) and amplifier in the same box. All the rest are just options. | |
| Solo streamer I am very comfortable with others having different views to mine. I do not have an insatiable need to fill some existential void in my soul @mdalton Nor do I, but I do enjoy greatly helping people avoid obvious potholes when they’re thrown in ... | |
| Solo streamer @mdalton Hmmm. Sure seems like your link to expectation and confirmation bias was targeted at the OP, but whatever. I don’t pick fights, I just respond to the material being given. You have your opinion and I have mine, and thankfully the OP ha... | |
| Solo streamer @mdalton So your contention is the OP is just fooling himself, is that it? It’s really sad that you’re unable to hear differences between streamers, but that you keep trying to tell others there’s no difference is tiresome and remains utterly poi... | |
| Solo streamer At last, all components are in perfect sync. Can’t imagine set sounding sweeter. Congrats! And Goodonya for sticking it out despite all the naysayers. Given all the back and forth that went on with @mdalton @mikhailark @lanx0003 and others ... | |
| Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation If you’re open to used here’s a pair of Wilson Duettes that were designed to work in compromised placement situations. https://www.ebay.com/itm/335460734652 | |
| Where Do I Go from Here? What I would like to achieve is a little greater 3-dimensionality, a little greater accuracy in those faint sounds (such as a gently struck triangle at the back of the orchestra, better definition of singers in a massed chorus (e.g., Carmina Bura... | |
| Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation The ATC SCM19 is a sealed bookshelf design so no ports to worry about and great sounding speakers. Available here with a 30-day return policy and a 10% discount if you submit your email that would put them around $3000 so well below your budget. T... | |
| Focal Celestee I think you’ll be much happier with the Clears and look forward to your thoughts. I was going to recommend the Singxer SA1 amp that I drive my Arya Stealths with as I think it would deliver the sound characteristics you’re looking for without brea... | |
| Where Do I Go from Here? The possibilities are vast, so what specific improvements would you be looking for? At that price level I’d hit an audio show or two (even if it requires a flight) to hear several contenders that interest you to see which ones really “do it” for ... | |
| Focal Celestee It’s hard to say, but using the headphone output from an entry level preamp is not likely doing you any favors. That said, your Focals don’t seem to be voiced to be the last word when it comes to detail/air, so I’m guessing that’s a lot of what yo... | |
| Innuos Statement vs Zenith Mk3 + PhoenixUSB My question would be if the Phoenix is really worth $2500 more than something like the Denafrips Gaia. Call me skeptical. | |
| Solo streamer It really sounds wonderful on most tracks. As good as I had hoped. Glad to hear! I take it this means you’re not in the “all streamers sound the same” camp? Ehem. Look forward to your thoughts on areas of improvement once it’s settled in mor... | |
| Subwoofers and Seating Position for Klipsch Forte iv's how exactly does one carefully place their subwoofer? @perkadin There are programs designed to help like RPG, etc., but the crawl method I mentioned earlier is very effective and doesn’t require additional software, microphones, etc. https://w... | |
| Subwoofers and Seating Position for Klipsch Forte iv's Having speakers far out from the walls is seldom the best location, usually results in weak bass when applied to full range speakers, and ruins the feng shui of nearly any living space. @perkadin It depends what you mean by “far,” but go to an... |