soix
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| Aerial Acoustics vs. Joseph Audio Tough call. I'd go with the Perspectives just because I really like the other JA speakers I've heard, but then again Magico just released the S1 in that price range that I would also want to hear as well. Best of luck and let us know how it turns ... | |
| How is/was your Satori speaker cable? I've had Satori shotgun biwires in my system for about ten years and remain very happy. I've had several others in but the natural and organic sounding Satoris have stood the test of time. I think Foster may be right that they may not be the quick... | |
| DSpeaker Anti Mode Dual Core 2.0 Room Correction Seems like it won't do stereo subs in its current form, at least not without adding another one. Just FYI for those who might care. | |
| Good Processor If stereo is very important, going with an AVP can be very limiting in terms of viable options as you well know. And it may also be more expensive relative to using a quality stereo pre for the front L/R speakers and a decent AVP for surround proc... | |
| Thinking of moving from AVR to pre/pro and amp Good to hear you've noticed some improvements in trying different speaker positions and subwoofer settings. Sounds like you've also started to identify the difference between more bass and better bass in the process. If possible, try pulling the f... | |
| Joseph Audio RM22XL The more I think about it, if I were you I'd get the 22s and at some point audition a good sub (or two) just to see how much it adds. (Fwiw I've been looking at something like the SVS SB12-NSD with the pulsars). You could end up with the best of b... | |
| Joseph Audio RM22XL I wouldn't say a sub is necessary and could be perfectly happy listening to them alone, but sounded from your original post you might be looking for something more in the bass range so hence the recommendation for the 25s. I heard the 22s in a fai... | |
| Brand Longevity If you're that worried about it buy a Bryston with their 20-year warranty and be done with it. Personally I think you're worrying unnecessarily and that you're deluding yourself in this hobby if you think you're buying your "last" anything. But I ... | |
| Joseph Audio RM22XL Great speakers. They image like crazy and completely disappear as a sound source as do all JA speakers. I heard the original versions and almost bought them. Ultimately went with something else because they had a bit more heft in lower mids and ba... | |
| suggestion for replacing Totem Arro Put some sharp spikes around the Totems and they'll be fine. | |
| Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference Your dealer is right in that a power conditioner can make a system sound worse, but it's also true that a conditioner can make a dramatic improvement. Which one it is for you depends on how clean/dirty your power is, what components you use, etc. ... | |
| Focal Electra 1008 be 2 and Marten Duke 2 monitors FYI, there's a very positive review of the Duke 2s on Positive Feedback that may give you some insights into their sound. Since you mentioned "refined" I'd also throw in the Joseph Audio Pulsars in as something worth a listen. Best of luck. | |
| Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference Short answer, yes. Even inexpensive cables/interconnects can make a big difference. It's good to read stuff, but with cables, etc. it's best to identify what aspects of sound are important to you and what you'd like to improve in your system and u... | |
| best DAC' choice between $1K-$2K? For a DAC I'd seriously consider buying used. If you can stretch your budget just a bit you can start looking at units like the Berkeley Audio DAC2 and Bel Canto DAC 3.5VB mentioned above (given your stated tastes and the fact you want to run dire... | |
| Tubes or Solid State for Joseph Audio speakers Seems like JA has been using the Bel Canto REF500Ms at several shows and getting rave reviews as usual, so it would seem they would be worth a listen and might be within your budget used. I think I read they're using the 500Ms to drive the new Pea... |