soix
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| McCormack dna-1 upgrade or no I don’t know... putting another $2,500 in an already upgraded amp that is around 25 years old probably won’t get you much more. @koestner Not sure I agree. Many people here who’ve done Steve’s latest upgrades have been very happy and I’m sure t... | |
| Warm but holographic & forward vocals. I think Dynaudio is a great suggestion, and I’d also highly recommend ProAc, Usher, and Joseph Audio. BTW, soundstage can be holographic, but midrange is a frequency and tends to be described more by tonality, definition, and dynamics, FWIW. | |
| Interesting comment on Bose Speakers..... Bose did it’s research and created exactly what the consumer market wanted, a little loudspeaker that sounded like a big one. @mijostyn I completely agree, but it doesn’t sound like a good speaker and people are being led to believe, through pu... | |
| Do the surrounds really need much power @2048tm This post is almost 21 years old. Check the dates before you respond. | |
| Interesting comment on Bose Speakers..... I think @erik_squires got it exactly right... They are 100% focused on achieving sales results by crafting the cheapest possible product consumers will spend a lot of money on I would just add that they prey on largely ignorant consumers and w... | |
| Interesting comment on Bose Speakers..... just an owner of Bose who enjoys the sound. Lets get off the bandwagon of I am an audiophile and you are not because I do or dint own bose. On the cheap driver issue how do they achieve decent bass on the 301s I have in rotation? and a very simpl... | |
| new headphones recommendation? grado gs3000e or… Audeze ‘phones are great, but if you’re looking for “sparkling highs” they might not be the best fit. FWIW. | |
| Better R2R DAC Recommendation? Yeah, if you like the sound of the Ares the Pontus ll is supposed to be a significant upgrade, so unless you’re looking for different sound characteristics that’s absolutely what I’d do. Best of luck. | |
| Interesting comment on Bose Speakers..... I was at an ATC dealer many years ago, and one of the ATC engineers from across the pond happened to be there doing an educational seminar for the sales guys. The owner of the store had a driver from Bose speakers to show the difference in quality... | |
| Why do I need power management if I have a great power cord? @atmasphere I greatly respect your advice. I guess, what I wonder, is if some “power conditioning” devices still may add value. I’ve got an Audience AR-1p plugged into a quality power strip to power my HeadFi setup. Am I kidding myself? | |
| LSA 20 Statement Speakers When reviewers are buying the speakers, that says A LOT. As a reviewer I wouldn’t buy a review sample unless it literally blew me away. It’s the highest praise a reviewer can give, but, that’s not to say the reviewer’s tastes and system match wi... | |
| new headphones recommendation? grado gs3000e or… i like sparkling highs, textured mids, and tight bass (i hate excessive, boomy bass). I’d highly recommend the Hifiman Arya Stealth. If you can afford the HE1000SE, so much the better. But, I think the Arya Stealths could get you there. Best... | |
| Is Tidal messing up for you? Would you Choose Amazon over it? Incidentally, Steve Stone did a comparison of streaming services in Absolute Sound, and he found Amazon HD lacking. They might get there eventually, but they apparently ain’t there now. FWIW. | |
| Speakers: Anything really new under the sun? Would be nice to know your budget. If you think the speaker industry has stood still over 20 years, well then go buy some vintage speakers or stay with what you have. Ignorance is bliss. That said, there have been meaningful developments in des... | |
| Is Tidal messing up for you? Would you Choose Amazon over it? +2 Qobuz. |