timboinoz

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Big caps v Little caps
IME it depends, EG.if we are retrofitting a clasic tube amp, we may have to go for only as many good filter caps in the original spot,s unless there is a lot of room elsewhere, but wa can often raise the value uf wise while staying near the origin... 
Where to start with room acoustics
the horisontal dimensions are close to being 2x.do an analysis of the rooms likely nodes etc.don't overdo overall or particular types of room treatments, do one or two things at a time and LEARN.depends on your budget and DIY skills.Tim Bailey 
What does Holographic mean to you?
convincing, utterly convincing solid imaging and playing, in a real space, with each sound source having body.tends to require main single stereo mike, or crossed pair array, or a phased array, of directional mikes, fig 8's and cardioids. Decca/Ar... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
ACCENT - two Lps of J. Haydn trios for flute, violin and cello, with all three of the Kuijken brothers.