timlub

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Fidelizer & Audirvana or Audiophile Optimizer?
There is no trick to getting the best sound from your computer.  Delete all unnecessary programs,  turn off everything running in the background to start. There is plenty online if you take the time to research. Why add an extra program to turn th... 
Goodbye Everyone
@elliottbnewcombjr can’t agree more. I have felt the same many times. I spent time like you to help others. I’ve posted absolute facts to only be challenged... The good news is, you just found out that you do matter and that you are often apprecia... 
The problem with PLC
Its easy to crack on Kenjit,  but in the end, he is just like the rest of us seeking his own perfection.  He has communicated with me at length about designing and tuning parts that he has for a speaker build.  He has quality components and has a ... 
Dac: Old vs New
A lot depends on you and your expectations. If you truly understand that you might gain a bit of spatialness or a bit more detail or a bit better soundstage or imaging, but most likely not all of these things, you will find differences and may be ... 
What is the VERY BEST CD album you've ever heard?
The Beatles Releases from 1965 through 1969 were so far ahead of their time that the were revolutionary. Rubber Soul, Revolver, The White Album or Abbey Road. They certainly had a few pop songs, but so much of their music was not pop at all and th... 
Transparency
@mitsound  Have you by chance run impedance curves and/or considered impedance correction?  
The River Alph
Depends on the room. A couple of subs can work wonders balancing out a room   
Transparency
You are correct, but I didn't miss the part about blending the top end.   
un-becoming an audiophile
For me, I would have absolutely no problem walking away from this hobby. I can sell everything off and not blink.  However, I'm forever an audiophile. If I sit in front of tunes, I am keenly aware of soundstage, Imaging, tonal balance etc.   
How large should be my port
There are a handful of us that can help you here on agon. Unforturnately DIY won’t give you anymore help without some extra info from you. 1st you need TS Parameters on your drivers and the interior dimensions of your box. Get your driver spec’s a... 
Transparency
You've got all kinds of problems going on. When you decrease box size to get your full range to roll off earlier, you are increasing its qtc which clearly puts a hump In the driver's low to mid-low end to deal with. On the top end, if you truly wa... 
What amps are out there that are Class A, 50 wpc into 8 ohms?
Old Sumo Nine, Pure Class A to all impedance loads. 60 watts to 8 and 120 to 4.  
A SHOCKING DISCOVERY ABOUT DIGITAL AUDIO
@perkri .  Public forum.  Not sure what it takes to be banned, but as long as you play by the rules??? Equal  Opportunity  Destroyer.   
Help with V-Cap ODAM directionality in crossover
@grannyring gave you perfect advice.    
Sensitivity 86 v 90
A lot of variables. It is correct that sensitivity on 4 ohm is normally measured with 2 volts and 2.83 volts on 8 ohms. These past couple of years, I see more and more speaker manufacturers labeling 4 ohm sensitivity @ 2.83 volts. The amp is also...