timlub

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What matters most in speaker design?
NrenterDo you want to build some speakers? Just curious how you decided to open this can of worms. To design, you need a very good understanding of how the individual drivers will react in what type of enclosure, you'll need to understand lobing a... 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
11-20-11: HoustonjazzfanSo would I be better off just adding a headphone amp to my system?If you are mainly after a good headphone amp the answer is yes. There is no doubt that most suggestions above would better your old yammy as an amp/pre amp c... 
Integrated Amps with a Headphone Input
Yamaha A-S2000, Surprisingly nice piece right in your budget... check the forums on Agon. 
NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement?
Nice deal on a Toshiba laptop, has all specs that I mentioned earlier... a steal @ $269, no reason to wait for BlackFriday. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba+-+Satellite+Laptop+/+AMD+E-Series+Processor+/+15.6%26%2334%3B+Display+/+4GB+Memory+-+Bl... 
NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement?
In your price range, you can get a pc based laptop. Mac is out of the price. I'd recommend a dual core processor, 4gb ram and 320 to 500gb hard drive, windows 7 64 bit. You can easily find this for $400. Later, you can add an external hard drive. ... 
NAD C540 player is dying. Replacement?
A great time to look at Computer Audio, inexpensive DAC's beat out the sound of your respected NAD. Put thousands of cd's on one source, access material in seconds and never get up. 
Should I try to improve speakers at $2000.00 range
Zoot45, I can only add a couple of comments. You really need to figure out yourself, what you want different in a speaker. Certainly things have changed, that doesn't mean you have to. If you can say, I really want more detail or I really want a b... 
What software for 24/192 playback on PC?
Grandetech, Lots of options, i'll send you an email through the system in a few hours. Tim 
What software for 24/192 playback on PC?
Grandetech, The most known place is HDTracks, I have bought a few from them, but B&W has them, Linn has them I don't remember them all, but go onto computer audiophile and they have a nice list. Many sites will give you a free sample. Most use... 
What software for 24/192 playback on PC?
I have tried foobar, jrivers and media monkey. Foobar and Jrivers are equivalent in sound quality, foobar is free and works well, once you get used to it, its fine. Jriver however is more user friendly with a few more features. I found media monke... 
Speaker Rake
Hello K rose, I have set many a speaker and have a formula that works for me. First assuming that you have your basic placement, i.e. how far from the sidewall/backwall and width set. On Talon Firebirds, you focal point will be half way between yo... 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
Hi Audiomaster1967, Today, I am listening to computer audio only, but I miss vinyl and have no doubt, I will re enter. As you, I have had an old Kenwood KD600, a Linn, Walker, Oracle and Micro Seiki. The Oracle and the Micro Seiki with nice arms G... 
Can I build a Proac Response 3
Hi Klipschking,I know nothing of how Proac built Response 3's. I'd be willing to help if you can get a crossover schematic.I've been in Speaker Building for over 30 years. I do have 1 MTM that I believe is better than the Proac. Problem is 4 ohm a... 
Integrated Amplifiers with neutral sound
This might be overkill as far as power needed, but its smooth, detailed and great bottom end, fits your budget and will drive any speaker in your future. Coda CSIb 
Atma-Sphere MA-2 amplifier
Ralph, you've always handled youself as a gentleman and a scholar in the audiogon world. I believe we are all happy for you and this review and for us to have such a great product to further our quest. Congrats, Tim