vicdamone
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| I can't handle digital after analog light my fire I too was very dissatisfied with CD sound quality yet the convenience for casual listening is hard to resist.I've since ripped all my CD's to a Mac Mini and on to a Squeezebox Touch then to a Metrum Acoustics Octave NOS DAC. Using Pure Music Audio... | |
| Where do I start with a home theater system? Finsup, I have had very satisfying results setting up 7.1 in small rooms. In small rooms were the listening position is backed up to the rear wall I installing non dipole speakers behind and above the listening position. Pointed them directly at t... | |
| Upgrades to Analog System I learned years ago that my favorite sounding phono stages traded off a bit of noise for a stunning presentation. More so with demandingly low output phono cartridges.Have you asked Jim about different tubes to try? There was an I/O for sale aroun... | |
| Advice on Equipment Upgrade http://app.audiogon.com/listings?filter_category_id%5B%5D=31&items_per_page=50&listing_types_auctions=true&listing_types_classifieds=true&location_filter_radius=25&max_condition=11&min_condition=1&order_by=created_at+DE... | |
| Advice on Equipment Upgrade Your room is, "open on the long wall end." You're not questioning boomy bass so IMO, with proper speaker setup and subwoofer adjustment you should be fine. Typically high level subwoofer connection can have a very slight supportive affect on mid b... | |
| Audio Research Ref 250s for Magnepan 20.1s? "eye opening experience with a friend's Cary Audio 60 wattÂ… " If the OP is looking for a similar presentation as the Cary then suggestions other than the ARC are certainly to the point. | |
| Audio Research Ref 250s for Magnepan 20.1s? Hand made in the USA, all point to point wiring, USA, 2 ohm tap, easy to bias, runs fairly cool for a tube amp, 7 year transferable warrantee.http://www.bobcarver.com/vta305.aspwww.underwoodhifi.com for good priceing.http://www.stereophile.com/con... | |
| B&W 800 DIAMOND-COMPARABLE SPEAKERS Revel Ultima Salon 2 and save a boatload.Good enough for JRDG speaks volumes. Compare the Stereophile measurements. The difference appear to be slight but the Salons are said to have a more correct presentation with exceptional bottom. http://www.... | |
| Where do I start with a home theater system? If you can keep the HT separate from the two channel system all the better for your two channel. Then start from the beginning and go cheap. You don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy home theater.I suggest a new receiver with the most up to ... | |
| Requesting Thoughts and Ideas Personally, I would go with a new plasma display and 7.1 which would mean an updated processor. No, your room isn't too small for 7.1. | |
| laptop to DAC wireless ... what's the best way? Mac Mini > Meicord ethernet > Airport Extreme or Time Machine wireless > Squeezebox Touch with USB converted to output > Your DAC | |
| Benz Ebony LP or Lyra Delos ? Cmalak, your situation is quite contrary to the service I've received from my Benz dealer.Are you sure you're dealing with an authorized Benz Micro dealer? Have you contacted the Benz Micro US distributor regarding your local dealer?Pani, The Benz... | |
| How Do Digital Amplifiers Clip? Its manufacture specific. | |
| Solid State for Rock and Tubes for Jazz, Yes or No Tubes and a subwoofer. | |
| WT Classic VS Rega P2 VS Pro-Ject Perspective At your price point the Well Tempered is a solid choice. At first you may see the unconventional design as a gimmick but in the time you'll spend setting it up properly you'll come to understand and admire the utterly simple solutions of most turn... |