tonykay
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| Is there any bad sounding high-end gear--? As prices of products go up, so does your level of expectation of what you get for you money. Personally,I think any speaker over 25K is overpriced regardless of the performance (unless the voice coil is solid gold).Hey, it's just a speaker! Howev... | |
| Sonus Faber speakers Yes! Banana plugs work best. | |
| Headphone Tutorial Here we go again. For my money, be sure you check out a pair of STAX headphones with it's dedicated tube driver unit. Used ones make perfect sense. Expensive,yes, but worth it. | |
| Headphone amp and headphones... ? I can't believe how long this thread continues. Lots of good information here. I doubt that someone who asks forheadphone advice on an Audiogon Forum is interested in DIY solutions. I only added my two cents about STAX as I have lived happily with... | |
| Headphone amp and headphones... ? Obviously, this thread produced many opinions. My responseabout the Stax headphones was motivated by a desire to save you a lot of time, expense, and maybe some regret. Try any of the dynamic phones listed above before you listen to the Stax. Then... | |
| Headphone amp and headphones... ? I've said it before, let me say it again. Buy a used pair of Stax electrostatics with it's dedicated driver unit. Iheartily recommend the tube driver units. For $1500 you canfind a pair on Audiogon. You will never regret it. The Stax phones create... | |
| The Best Audiophile Earphones headphones and Amp IMO, you won't find better than the Stax. I've owned many pairs of headphones so this is not just my ego talking. Allothers feel and sound like headphones. Stax create an ambientspace over your ears but without the distractions that plagueloudspea... | |
| Phase inverting problem Phase inverting...whose idea was that? Clearly, I'm not an electrical engineer but who in their right mind wants to reverse leads on their cartridge or change the wires on their speakers just to play a record. If phase inversion can't be done with... | |
| Do people buy MAC gear for the blue meters The simple answer is "Yes" but let's be fair. McIntosh is one of the few high end companies that have survived thevolatility in the electronics business. Their products are well-made, timeless and prized by collectors even many years after the mod... | |
| Is it good for a Krell to SIT for 3-5yrs Funny you should ask...I had a Krell CD-DSP that was updated by Krell to Mark 2 status. I packed it in the original box and stored it in the garage for a couple ofyears. When I unpacked it, it only worked as a transport. I sold it to someone who f... | |
| Klipsch Cornwall III or Tyler Acoustics PD-15 Can't comment on the differences or smoothness of sound but want you to also think about resale. If upgradeitis hits, you will always be able to sell the Klipsch brand.Tyler Acoustics...may take awhile! Just a thought. | |
| Used contact cleaner on Nak BX-300; now broke When it comes to cassette players, DIY doesn't cut it. Getsome professional help from someone who will check it out from top to bottom. Try to get an estimate first, it may be more cost-effective to buy a better model that has beenrecently service... | |
| Looking for warm sounding speakers IMO, the Sonus Faber Electa Amators would be a good choice. Assaid above, they are warm sounding and can play loud. Highs are smooth, probably due to the Dynaudio Esotar tweeter. Youwould not be disappointed, and they are in your price range-$2K-3... | |
| Dr. Dre Beats Check Craigslist. Look under "Electronics" and put "headphones" in the search field. I see them there all the time for less than Best Buy prices, with all accessories. | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. I agree with Slaw-Natalie Merchant is very smooth. I'm going to her concert Wednesday. I'm glad to see that she is touring again. Joni Mitchell (Court and Spark) is also great, IMO. |