stevecham
Responses from stevecham
| Koetsu vs Dynavector vs Lyra?? I had an Urushi for three years and then heard a Lyra on a friend's system. I bought a Helikon as a potential replacement for the Urushi and decided that it had more of the sonic landscape I was searching for, more dynamic, better extension, perha... | |
| Krell FPB-400cx vs. Pass 350.5 for Thiel 3.6 I power my CS6s with the 400cx and feel this is a synergistic match, having tried previously the 300cx (not enough oomph for the 6s, so I immediately upgraded to the 400cx) and Bryston 7BSTs. The Krell had noteceably more dynamic kick than the Bry... | |
| Sunday morning music...what's spinning? Filter = AmalgamutBrian Eno - Before and After ScienceThe Cure - DisintegrationTosca - No HassleElliott Smith - XO | |
| Overshadowed by bandmates John Paul Jones and John Bonham, an unsung powerhouse of a rhythm section that was often cited a vehicle for th real talents of Page and Plant.Without either of those two SZep could not be and the proof is that Zep had to break up after Bonzo's de... | |
| Thiel 3.7 Placement Folks who do not like Thiels (or Krell for that matter) seem to have a preponderence for sarcasm. That tells me that these products must be good. There seems to be a direct correlation to brand quality and the level of cynicism (read faux plausibl... | |
| Cambridge 840c burn in Mine now has 48 hours on it so I am also looking forward to the break in process you describe. If the player ends up sounding better than it does now, wow!Also just got a Squeezebox and am running the coax digitial out into the DAC of the 840c. Am... | |
| Thiel 3.7 Placement You will have to experiment with what is best for your room. In my main system my CS6s are aimed straight ahead but in my second system the CS2.4s are ever so slightly toed in. In my experience getting Thiels away as far as possible from the front... | |
| How to order Wally Tools... I met Wally years ago at an audio show. He seemed like a good guy, a bit scattered but his devices make sense. The guy needs help to run a successful business. | |
| Replacing Thiel 2.2's, Need Monitor Suggestions Stick with Thiel and go for the 1.6s. | |
| an equipment poll But how to weigh across the line becomes a question. For example entry level Vandersteen is not the same as top of the line Vandersteen. And PS Audio power conditioners are not the same as their audio components. Plus, many companies make electron... | |
| Influence of stylus shapes on distortion I agree with this and this is why after many catridges I am now convinced that line contact styli are the optimal playback shape; Lyra being my choice of cartridge brand for the foreseeable future. | |
| Why do Audiophiles feel the need... Sort of like 3rd grade soccer where the kids don't understand yet the importance of position; everyone runs toward the ball. And sort of like behavior reflective of our times with corporate media blitzes, case in point being the current swine flu ... | |
| Vandersteen 1C - Best Integrated For Vinyl Lovers? conrad johnson CAV50: one of the finest amps regardless of price. | |
| Loudspeakers with a wide sweet spot Thiel 2.4 have a wide sweet spot when set up properly and effectively "disappear." | |
| Single most effective electronic room treatment? I agree with the bass trap idea. Get at least four Aurelex Lenrd bass traps and put them in the corners of your front wall. This will improve things tremendously. |