twoleftears
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| Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!! Clearly in a previous life emergingsoul was a terrier. He just won't let go. | |
| How it works! From a common man. "Can you see electricity?"When solar power reached the top of the Himalayas, they decided to retire the "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" question. | |
| Class A or AB Solid State Integrated Amp for Spendor D9's - Coming from Tubes The D9 is quoted at 90 dB sensitivity and 8 ohms nominal impedance, so even allowing for typical manufacturer hyperbole, along with the Luxman and Accuphase you could also look at one of the lower powered Pass amps. You want something that runs i... | |
| What should be my next speaker - the never ending question Vienna Acoustics Liszt. Used, these can be a real bargain, and are truly excellent speakers.Another option: Gershman Acoustics Grande Avant Garde. These are made in Canada. | |
| Next Upgrade?? How about some room treatment?Get your room GIK'd. More cost-effective than any component upgrade. | |
| Is it my amp or my speakers? New speaker timeAdd Audio Advisor to that list; some independent B&W shops also allow for at home auditions (e.g. Audio Connection NJ). | |
| *WHITE PAPER* The Sound of Music - How & Why the Speaker Cable Matters Silversmith Fidelium are garnering some excellent reviews.Until today I'd never heard of Townsend Isolda. | |
| New speakers. New room. Have a look at Altec Lansing Granada's. | |
| How it works! From a common man. In my end is my beginning.A merry ouroboros to all. | |
| Whats your favourite track to play to the non hi-fi visitor? Allegri, Miserere, Tallis Scholars.Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpzdB0G3TJUA little into the performance you will see that there are three distinct groups of singers, in different places around the church.On a good system, the c... | |
| $10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy You should be looking at Spatial speakers. Several options under 10K. | |
| Speaker Positioning Bosch laser measure, inexpensive model. You can check the exact distance between you and the two speakers, and you don't need someone to hold the other end of the tape measure. | |
| What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system? Horrors! Yes, typo, Mahler 5. Must proof-read more carefully...@newbee If you don't already have it, the 2CD expanded version of Live at Blues Alley entitled Nightbird, to me sounds even better than the original release, plus there's a bunch of... | |
| Questions that Never Die Why are most answers to every thread on Audiogon off-topic? | |
| Questions that Never Die How many watts are enough?Copper vs. silver?Spikes, footers, or nothing at all?Best filler for stands for standmounts?Best awg gauge for speaker cables?Power conditioning or straight into the wall?And on and on... |