tom_munro
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| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 1) My daily commuter is a 04 Acura RSX (fun + economy), weekend, trips w/family, etc., 03 Dodge quad cab 1500 w/5.7L Hemi (a taste of muscle car past), staid family car 98 Camry (SO commuter), and for the kids a 96 Dodge Caravan w/many miles.2) Ma... | |
| Parasound Halo JC 1 vs Spectron Musician II or III Hi Sjhall, I owned the Spectron MIII for a few weeks, and now have the JC-1s. In my system the MIII was impressive sounding initially, especially the powerful, taught bass. However, over time it was clear that the mids and highs never sounded rela... | |
| Aerial 7B vs. Thiel 2.4 I've owned both Thiel 2.4s w/MCS-1 center, and LR3s w/CC3b center. Both are very good, and essentially you've identified the main difference. I never had a problem with fatigue setting in with the Thiels, however system matching is more problemati... | |
| Sorry, yet another I own the VR-4 HSEs driven by JC-1s as well, and have preferences in music that are similar to yours.After living with both single wire plus jumper, and a bi-wire setup I find that the soundstage is wider and deeper, and the presentation more open... | |
| New Spectron Musician 3??? Spectron is now shipping the Musician III, I'll receive my MIII this week. Unfortunately, as timing would have it, I'll be out of the country for a few weeks. Much of the delay in shipping can be attributed to getting the new casework and faceplat... | |
| Best HT in a box speakers I recently picked up 5 HTM-200s from Ascend Acoustics that I'm driving with a Denon 1802 receiver. I already had a Boston Acoustic PV600 sub to complete the package, however Ascend Acoustics also sells HSU subs for complete package systems. Overal... | |
| What small HT speakers to buy? The Take 5.2 system was at the top of the list for my den ht w/flatscreen until I discovered Ascend Acoustics. I purchased 5 of their HTM-200s for around the same price as the Take 5.2 system sans sub. The HTM-200s are sealed 6"d x 6.5"w x 11"h un... | |
| Thiel CS2.3 vs 2.4 -- my 2 cents Pops, I had a pair of Oracle V3s that I used with Thiel 7.2s and a Classe Omicron amp. Never had a problem. However, the person I sold them to kept blowing fuses on his MBL amp when he used the V3s. Nothing wrong with the cables, but obviously som... | |
| Thiel owners, do you use a center channel for HT? The Thiel MCS1 definitely sounds GREAT with the CS2.4s. Some of the most coherent L/C/R sound I've heard in my system/room, CS2.4s and MCS1 center. Surrounds are less of an issue, just use a natural sounding surround, and you'll be fine. Two chann... | |
| What is the best AC receptacle on the market? Thanks Larry. With 8 dedicated outlets I've had the opportunity to try all of the outlets I listed side by side over the last two years. I'm currently using the Furutech on my cdp, the Hubbell 8300 on my amp, the FIM on my sub, the Hubbell 5263s o... | |
| What is the best AC receptacle on the market? In order of preference:Furutech FP-3G, this is the less expensive 15 amp gold plated version (~40$). Very good balance top to bottom, rich, vibrant, and detailed.Cryod Hubbell 5362, sound quality varies based on source. I have the Jena Labs, and ... | |
| New Spectron Musician 3??? Hope folks don't mind me using a classified as a means of displaying a picture of the new MIII, here it is. | |
| POLK SDA series A friend of mine has a large pair of SDAs. I'm not sure of the model, either the SDA Signatures or 1As. They have 8 6.5" drivers, 4 1.5" tweeters, and a 15" passive radiator. These speakers can move a serious amount of air without sounding straine... | |
| New Theil 2.4's any opinions The 2.4s are very nice, and at 3900 retail for the standard veneer finishes they are a very good value imo. I was somewhat predisposed to the CS2.4s, having downsized from Thiel CS7.2s, but I did listen to a number of other speakers in the 3 - 5 r... | |
| Review: Plinius SA-102 power amp Lisbon, my experience with the SA-102 indicates that it requires a transparent front end, and revealing, but smooth cables to get the most from it. If your amp is new it also takes a few months, literally, for it to fully open up. You should leave... |