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| How to set up a Mac mini for music only? Please note: Apple recently upgraded the Mac Mini line and it appears RAM memory in not user upgradable. Apple store states: This Mac mini comes standard with 4GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 memory. Please note that the memory is built into the computer, so... | |
| B&W 801 matrix S2 Apoc check out the link below, you may find it useful.http://www.htguide.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?22-Club-B-amp-W-Speakers | |
| Porqupine Tree Slaw, I discovered them a few years ago. The bands video's on youtube are one of the reasons I added a 46 inch monitor to my stereo only system. | |
| Best of current 12ax7? I've gotta agree with jedinite24 regarding the reissue Mullard and Gold Lion 12AX7's. | |
| No Audiophiles in Hollywood Watch the movie "The Time Travelers Wife", the main character uses a TT and tube amp. | |
| Can a garage serve as listening room? Based on the year of construction, the concrete floor may have a 1/4" per foot sloop to the door. If it does, light weight concrete can be installed to level the floor out. The steel door can me treated with insulation which is sold at one of big ... | |
| Your favorite album cover... Rush: Moving Pictures | |
| Placing B&W 801s3 in Small Thin Room I have B&W 801S3's in a 13' wide x 22' length room. These conditions work great for me. The speakers are located about 2 ' off the side walls and 5' off the front wall. Also my listening chair is 5' off the rear wall. With my related gear and ... | |
| Thiel CS6 Compared with Eggleston Andra 1 Yes Alan they were a little short. My Son held the driver and I soldered | |
| Amp recommendation for B&W 801 Matrix SII speakers You may want ti add Classe and VTL amps to your list. I've used both with my B&W 801 S-3's. I spent 6 months listening to Classe CAM 350 and VTL 300 amps. Each amp never lacked the power to drive my 801's. Both are quality product from well re... | |
| What do you void listening? Very cool thread. Mapman, for me only Bruce's " Born In the USA". That tune is a switcher. Czarivey, I like what I call "Classic Country" and bluegrass but I can't stand the newer stuff. I don't like rap, hip hop and such. Fact, I only listen to c... | |
| Thiel CS6 Compared with Eggleston Andra 1 Alan, a few years ago I had Thiel rebuild/repair the bass drivers of my CS6's. Driver removal was easy and reinstallation was also easy but required a helping hand. The folks at Thiel were easy to deal with and I came away a very happy camper. | |
| B&W Matrix 801 Series II Tls49 posted: "IMHO, since you have just acquired the speakers, it would be best to keep things simple for a while in trying to achieve some system synergy. I agree with others that crossover mods should be on the back burner."Great advise. Congra... | |
| Boarding school or duct tape? Mofimadness: "I was really lucky. The first three words my two kids learned were: NO...Daddy...Stereo." When my Son was young he learned those three words well. Like you I've never had an issue and he's 24 years old. | |
| technics SL 1300 modificatiom No recommendation, but I like my Sumiko HS12 Headshell. Advise: before buying, check the 1300 counter's balance weight specifications. The stock Technics headshell weight in at 5.7 grams and the Sumiko is twice that. |