vladtheimpala

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Speakers for a Large Room (20’x37’)
Magico Q7s would make for a satisfactorily larger room filling and bank account emptying experience, I would think.  
Finally Learned: Subs serve much larger role than adding more low bass
MULTIPLE SUBWOOFER EXPERIMENT   https://hometheaterhifi.com/technical/technical-reviews/multiple-subwoofer-experiment/    
Does Time alignment and Phase coherency make for a better loudspeaker?
Just tilt your head back to the desired angle..voila, time aligned 😉  
Top 5 Reaons to NOT BUY A TURNTABLE.
Three reasons not to buy a turntable: snapcracklepop 
Why do my bass drivers shake violently listening to vinyl
Is this some kind of feedback loop causing this? Yes. Use a sturdier furniture piece, add slab of granite under the turntable. Consider upgrading the feet on your TT to something with more effective isolation. Your problem will disappear. 
HiFi vs MidFi
I read a recently review by a respected audio journalist of an integrated amp in the 6 grand range, upon which he rather effusively heaped praised for virtually every aspect of the product, but he was unable to resist mentioning that while rather ... 
How long do good speakers last?
Oh come on, big, you just wanted to brag about your incoming speakers. I mean who wouldn't? They are beauties to behold and I'm confident that you will cherish them for decades to come. 
Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You?
@chakster I concur. 
Casters to replace spikes
Check out Mockett  CA39PB-90. 65 lb. capacity x 4 = 260 lbs., low profile of only 2 5/32" height. The lower the profile, the more stable it will be. This is a tall package with a narrow footprint, not ideal for casters but if you keep them small ... 
What Integrated Amp do You use
NAD C368. My first choice was the Parasound New Classic 200, but I was offered a 25% discount on the former and took the bait. Budget hobbyist here. I would love to own the Hint 6 if I had the dough to spare.  
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
@ czarivey1. Speakers/room, as it has always been, and ever shall be. 
Best Integrated Amp (for me)
I concur with the Parasound, almost bought one but settled on a NAD C368, which is about a grand, because reasons.The 40W/channel (at least) NAD C316BEE V2 mentioned above is an excellent value. I have the older version, now in storage, and it is ... 
What do we hear when we change the direction of a wire?
What do we hear when we change the direction of a wire?The walrus was Paul  
Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
Never entirely but for the most part, class D is too attractive an option to audio manufacturers with it's cool running efficiency, compact form factor, etc.Properly implemented, it's increasingly recognized as being as good or better than the ... 
How many of you are digital only systems?
I converted over to digital beginning in 2016. I still have my +/- 400 meticulously maintained LPs from the 70s and 80s, but I sold my beloved Technics SL1800 MkII turntable several years ago. I don't think I will ever buy another one.My current s...