timo
Responses from timo
| 5 best underrated or unknown bands and why? Tim Mahoney, a Midwest regional band based out of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN). He has a website. They do covers and original music.Exit, a Midwest regional band based out of Waukesha, WI. They too have a Website (www.exitmusic.com).... | |
| what is a good sound stage suppose to sound like? Like real people on a real stage. However close you can get to this ideal is what good sound staging is suppose to be. | |
| DACs: Burmester vs. Meitner vs. dcs If you are considering DACs in this price range then I would guess you have the means to go wherever you have to to listen to each. Then you can make some decisions and not rely on the opinions of others. This is in NO WAY intended to be a snide r... | |
| Does full range guarantee bass? By definition, full-range does guarantee you bass. However, not all full-range speakers will do it the same or even well. | |
| Remote or no remote for the Audio Research LS3. I am using an LS3 without remote. I call it exercise! | |
| Does bewiring decrease "wholeness" ? I never noticed this when bi-wiring nor do I with my current bi-amp setup. | |
| What do you use to burn in cables??? Yes; however, they are usually quite expensive. I would recommend switching between playing music and FM interstation noise. | |
| paradigm studio 100 VS. triangle celius I agree with Taat. I think you can do better with another brand. . .even look at psb Stratus Goldi if you want to stay in the same price range and speaker size. IMHO, the psb beats both the Paradigm and the Celius. | |
| Todays Raido Stations suck Yes, they do suck. There is very limited dynamic range on most stations these days. Most pop recordings in the first place are poorly recorded with limited dynamic range. Everything just sounds LOUD. | |
| Amp heat sinks are ringing You may want to try placing some "felt-type" pads between the heatsinks on your amps. This should damp out some of the ringing and cost you next to nothing! However, there are probably better and more effective methods that may cost more. | |
| AR vs Cary vs Blue Circle vs... For solid state, I wouldn't rule out a used Ayre V-3. | |
| The best AES/EBU digital cable under $100??? Canare Digiflex Gold I would be a good choice within your price range. | |
| Which is better? AES/EBU or coaxial? Trust your ears! However, the answer to your question depends upon the design of the equipment in question, especially the circuit topology. AES/EBU doesn't always sound better IMO. | |
| Every make a purchase you truly regret? Honestly, no. | |
| Optical v. Coax digital audio cables Coax is preferred. It transmits the digital signal more accurately and intact. With optical you have to be concerned about the bend in the cable so as not to create any distortion from stressing the optical fibers in the cable. There are certainly... |