tom8999
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| The Synergistic Research Orange Fuse ... Further thoughts. Oregon papa - I need very specific advice as to how to implement the SR fuses into my main system, if you do not mind. I have reached the decision to try them out. My equipment is as follows:Lumin D 1 - this is my main source - no fuse portKrell ... | |
| Why discussions generate into personal affronts... Insearchofprat - my analysis of why multiple discussions get nasty some time is due to ‘clash of egos’ - no more no less. I try and read threads that I am interested in for the goal of improving my stereo system sound. I work hard to ignore the sn... | |
| Advice on Krell amplifier I have used Krell Integrated amps for over 15 years in my two main stereo systems ( Krell KAV 400 xi and Krell S 550i). I have pushed Maggie’s with both integrated amps just fine and Maggies have to be the most inefficient speakers built. The soun... | |
| Just how big is our foot print? Everyone - I use Audiogon forums to expand my knowledge of how to improve the audio quality of my two home stereo systems within the budget I have to spend for this hobby.the variety of inputs I find here in the multiple threads have lead me to im... | |
| Abbey Road 50th Anniversary Listening on Tidal HiFi thru MQA - the detail and soundstage are amazing. Crisp highs - detailed vocals- bass is tight.on my third time thru - great memories - life is good!Happy Listening! Tom8999 | |
| Separate DAC and Streamer or go with a Streamer DAC? I have been streaming thru my LUMIN D 1 for 4 or 5 years. I got the MQA upgrade for free once it became available. LUMIN routinely sends me updates for the unit when they become available over the internet. Software interface is great on my I pad ... | |
| High value, giant killer speakers? Hifihandyman - you hit the nail on the head - Maggie’s need power to open up and perform well! Once you pour on the power they outshine speakers that cost 10X and above. That financial savings gets you a lot of quality sound if you spend it on a g... | |
| High value, giant killer speakers? Another vote for Maggie’s. The 1.7is are $2,200. I added a bass panel DWM to mine - all in at $3,000. They out preform speakers I have heard costing $20,000. Use the savings for some good Class A or AB power and you are done. I bi amp my base pan... | |
| Your favorite Electrostatic, Panel spkr Kgvetran - I have owned Maggie’s for over 20 years (MGII, 1.6 qr, 1.7i with DWM base panel now). Obviously, I love the sound of my Maggie’s - mid range vocals are amazing. My current listening room is larger than yours, but I feel the 1.7is would ... | |
| MQA? David_ten - thank you for the references on MQA and it’s origin and inner workings. Vinylfan 62 and shandorne - OMG - digital music is here going forward. It has been a dramatic improvement over vinyl. Tidal HiFi with MQA has caused me to retire m... | |
| How I tamed digital glare. Nonoise - I just went back and listened to two older Diana Krall albums via Tidal HiFi that are MQA - the clarity and detail are amazing. The stand up bass is tight and full. I cannot thank you guys on the Agon boards enough. My Maggie’s have neve... | |
| How I tamed digital glare. Nonoise - thank you for the tip on High Fidelity MC 0.5 Power Conditioner! Have been running the ‘magnet’ in both of my systems for a week now - glare is gone at higher volumes and midrange detail is improved to the point of being striking.Thanks ... | |
| Bits bits bits from Upscale Audio Andy2Thanks for the Upscale Audio article - I am gaining a better understanding of why my LUMIN D 1 keeps blowing me away with it’s sound quality. I just upgraded my CD player and did some power supply and IC upgrades. It’s amazing the sound impro... | |
| My Thoughts re: Dealers Posting on Audiogon br3098, nonoise and Elizabeth -i have been using Agon - it’s forums and marketplace to improve my sound systems at home for over 15 years. I have educated myself on improving my audio listening enjoyment beyond my wildest dreams. I am happy that b... | |
| New DAC or New Streamer or New Streamer/DAC Willgolf - I just want to second your recommendation of LUMIN. I have been running my LUMIN D1 for over 4 years. Once Tidal got MQA files and I got my free upgrade to unfold them, I cannot believe the sound quality thru my Maggie’s. The app is sim... |