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| Words From the Wise "System Matching" and cables. Read and understand the spec sheets. Consider all matching cables like Mogami Gold. Know the differences between cables - analog, and digital 75 or 110 ohms. Use something like DeOx-It Gold to clean and treat sound an... | |
| Opinions on the Tandberg 3012 Can't comment on the 3012. Additional thoughts: My multi-zone system has a 3002 A control amplifier and 3011 tuner. It sounds great through a 12-channel amp. The 3002A is controlling 6 separate stereo zones. It sounds very full and rich on distant... | |
| Addition to Redbook player In addition to my Proceed redbook transort, I'm using a older OPPO HD981 for DVD-A and SACD's. It's pre-Blu-Ray. My 981 "died" after 8 years - and OPPO just fixed it for 49.00! I called OPPO about the 95. They said I would not notice a sound quali... | |
| Stereo Imaging In the digital domain, I can cleanly adjust multiple points of stereo imaging of my active L/R mains through a Behringer DEQ 2496. It's processing the unadjusted digital signal from my Pro from all sources. The DEQs' 1.0 stereo image setting is no... | |
| Having interference with picture of tv , A/C units are usually on dedicated breakers unless they're smaller window units. If you have window units, consider changing outlets for EITHER the TV or A/C unit since one may be easier than the other. A good A/C guy may offer solutions, too. It ... | |
| I NEED a tone control to control bass. Here's another possible solution to elevate your speakers off the floor. 2-3 sturdy, unexpensive end tables. The legs can be trimmed way down to provide a healthy air pocket between the table bottoms and floor. Paint to match decor or get lucky an... | |
| I NEED a tone control to control bass. I'll second Elizabeths' recommendation of Behringers' 2496 as a room calibration unit and EQ/tone controller. Once set-up, the DEQ feature is just what you may be looking for. One DEQ sub-feature is adding a low frequency shelf. I can add or subtr... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Traded my 96 Lexus SC 400 for a 08 Jet Stream Blue Corvette convertable w/19K miles about 2 years ago. I've put 7K miles on it. It's my "Bucket List" fair weather friend that I've always admired. My Dad had a 69 GOAT (400 auto) and 67 Vette conver... | |
| Why magic at 80 db? If I remember right, when background noise at work is 84 dB or 104 dB and above, during a 8-hour time weighted average, OSHA requires single and double hearing protection, respectively. Sound pressure doubles with each 6 dB of volume gain. If your... | |
| Speaker with most dynamic PUNCH? I have very limited experiences to draw from, however, I do own a pair of Acoustic Research Rock Partner's that I bought new years ago, and they still sound great for smaller 2-way designs. AR is well-known for several models that keep both gloves... | |
| Survey-What is your most used source? 24 and 7 - various FM tuners win out both at home and in vehicles (I have two Tandberg 3011A tuners - one for my main system and another for a six zone home system). We have a handful of good local FM stations including Jones College out of JAX FL... | |
| What is Musicality? Musicality naturally evolves from familiar musical scales and familiar sounding instruments. Instruments in turn mimick our voices and other interesting natural sounds, emotionally. My "objective" music system allows me to access and to reach much... | |
| HDMI to Multi-channel audio adaptor The SEP 2011 edition arrived and thanks for the review. My OPPO 981 just bit-the-dust and the 95 looks like the best selection for my system. The two 32-bit DAC's and fully balanced L/R main outputs with other improvements is a solid upgrade. I wo... | |
| Toslink or 110 ohm aes/ebu? I have both AES/EBU and Toslink type INS/OUTS on my transport and pro. I can A/B them instantly on the fly. Without the 2496, the AES sound is more enjoyable to me than glass for absolute clarity, yet, both are very nice. I placed the 2496 between... | |
| HDMI to Multi-channel audio adaptor Kal, I meant multi-disk SACD/DVD-Audio player/transport combo. I did not reference a Stereophile Magazine write-up and I cannot recall the exact source. There is a possiblity that I mis-read the writers' intent. I looked at my most recent deliverd... |