stuartk
Responses from stuartk
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @millercarbon: Thanks for the "reality check" ! | |
| Like Pronouns do we have to many music genres? The author reminds me of guitar players who refuse to learn theory because they claim it will ruin their spontaneity or other such nonsense. One of the primary values of a basic grasp of theory is that it makes communicating with other musicians m... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @hshifi: "Very smart purchase" Well, it was for me anyway-- not necessarily for everyone. It's not the most detailed amp nor is it as warm as First Watt or some tube gear. My goals were improving bass control and resolution (without the unwan... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... Happy Holidays to all ! | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @sgreg1: What you describe, about familiar music sounding "new", is indeed what I'm experiencing with the Hegel. It's as if I got a new set of speakers as a free bonus with the Hegel. The benefits of well matched amplification and speakers are... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @knotscott: "There’s a certain level of realism we each need to convince our brain and ears that there’s music in the room". Yes-- and this is a lot clearer to me, now that I'm actually experiencing that sense of realism. @erik_squires: "I'm ... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @sgreg1: I appreciate your thoughtful observations. This is by far the most I've ever spent on a component--- even though its open box status lowered my cost. There is a lot of discussion here about fairly pricey gear. This can lead to a feeling ... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @nonoise: Patience is not one of my strong points but I'm pretty good when it comes to obssession ;o) or, "persistence: (a less pathological term). I've had quite a few guitars in and out of my hands over the course of 45 years or so and I gue... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @tooblue : "Just remember that it was the music that led you to better gear, not the other way around and you will be fine and rewarded" Words well worth keeping in mind! @ghdprentice: "To me, what my system does best is communicate the musi... | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @jerryg123: Yessir-- no point in denying it, now ! @rocray: Good one! @bjesien: Excellent suggestion! | |
| OK-- I think I get it, now... @ozzy: Congratulations! Just remember there are some here that will tell you (brow beat) that all amplifiers sound the same. Crazy, ain’t it… Yeah; just like "all DACs sound the same" ! @russ69: "Just be sure to enjoy the ride." You mean... | |
| Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II vs. Absolute Copper IC's @dalims4 : Yes-- that's how the A. Coppers sounded to me, when paired with my Wells Integrated However, the Hegel has greater high end extension and is neutral, compared to the overtly warm Wells. I may still be disappointed by the A. Copper ... | |
| RCA interconnect recommendation This is why I described the latter as "less than ideal". | |
| RCA interconnect recommendation @decooney: I will try the Coppers by themselves, without the Lokius and with the Lokius in conjunction with the Silvers, as you've suggested. @audphile1: Well, no, as I use the Lokius with most CDs, now. It makes sense to me to demo the cable i... | |
| Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II vs. Absolute Copper IC's @audphile1: Silverline SR17.5 "A more fleshed out mid-range" is a very good description of what I'm after, so your characterization is encouraging. Thanks for your input! |