tony1954
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| Connecting external preamp to AVR +2 soix Best thing I ever did (along with adding 4 subs) was running a HT bypass. Now, the only physical connections between my two channel system and my home theatre are the interconnect going into the HT bypass on the Musical Fidelity M6si from ... | |
| What are your top 5 Windham Hill recordings? "Yaaaaaawwwwnnnn fest!" If you can't just ignore something and feel you have to dump on the OP's musical tastes, perhaps you would be better suited to Twitter or TikTok. | |
| Which subwoofer? Two Rel T5i's, a Rel T7x and a SVS SB2000. Fixed 90% of my low frequency issues. | |
| Streamer Advice / Recommendation for Denafrips R2R DAC @pmreagan2 "Now it’s a matter of figuring out how to transition my components from a primarily theater setup (being frank about it) to a primarily music/ theater system." Not sure if you are still in need of someone else's "2 cents", but I h... | |
| Joni Mitchell, BLUE album is 50 years old, NYT Article Fabulous album. I have a copy she signed for me when she was staying at her place north of Vancouver on the Sunshine Coast. | |
| DeoxIT on cables/Jacks? If there is a change, it will be positive. So why not?When you consider the infinitesimal electrical issues that ultimately have an affect sound quality. A clean electrical path seems like it would be something to do regardless. | |
| Ok, but does your audio gear have rotons (metamaterials)? Paragraph. Paragraph. Paragraph. Eureka! | |
| WHAT IS THE MOST TOUCHY SONG THAT YOU HAVE EVER HEARD? I think it's "White Wedding" by Billy Idol. Or maybe "Alone Again Naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan.It's a toss up. You decide. | |
| Single vs. Dual Subs @iealesI am driving the mains as full range because I have no choice."What type of XO [BW,LR, BE & order] are you using?"I would answer your question, but I have no idea what you are talking about. I assume XO is a crossover, but what is every... | |
| Single vs. Dual Subs As of this moment. Musical Fidelity M6si integrated amp.Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand SEAudioquest Black Lab sub cablesRoom 9"6" high x 12' wide x 16' longSpeakers 4' from front (12') wallRel T5 (2) located behind main speakers 24" from front corn... | |
| Single vs. Dual Subs Save yourself a lot of time and effort and go directly to a Swarm.I just set mine up two days ago and it was an epiphany.All my bass issues were resolved immediately. Smooth, balanced, realistic low end. Now it's time to tweak things.Very simple. ... | |
| Why are equipment racks so expensive? "You certainly must do your research, but high quality audio racks can be considered a component. Not if you have $500 components, but if you have $10K or higher...."So a $500 component isn't worthy of isolation?Glad you told me, I just about the ... | |
| Electrical circuit "noise" @cdnorrisThanks for a very interesting post.Please excuse the flood of suspicious, cynical, jaded, I-know-everything-already responses. Many of the people here simply cannot accept an honest opinion for what it is. | |
| Why do people say low power amps should be good for bookshelf speakers? 1. Some salespeople will say anything to make a sale.2. Some salespeople are totally ignorant of the products they sell.3. Some salespeople are alien agents looking to weaken our social network.Take your pick. | |
| Using 2 different brands of interconnects? "Under $100.00 sounds like cheap cable pretend it sounds good."The OP, who obviously doesn't have the type of disposable income as some members here, asks for help with a legitimate question. What he gets is a pompous, snotty comment meant to dem... |