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| Helmhotz resonators for audiophile at almost no cost and without calculus... WFT, GK has met his match in terms of bizarre audio tweaks. I didn't think anyone could be as far out as GK, but this cat clearly is. Kindred spirits, they are. Way too damn funny. | |
| Paul McGowan's (PS Audio) autobiography -- "99% True" now available for $4.99 on Kindle snapsc,Only three books in the que? I get Bookbub offerings every day for excellent ebooks for a dollar or two so I have a ton of books in the que. I shared a bit of Paul travails in my early life and hence the book was very relatable. It is a... | |
| Paul McGowan's (PS Audio) autobiography -- "99% True" now available for $4.99 on Kindle I stayed up very late and read it cover to cover, it was that interesting. In spite of numerous set backs in his life and career, he continued to press on towards his goal in remarkable fashion. No bitterness, only joy and a love for his fellow ... | |
| Diffusion vs. Sound Absorption views Sir,Great advice, which I think is pretty much where I am now -- all absorption. Maybe I could send you a PM and somehow get you a photo of my living room for your opinion. Thanks, Mark | |
| Diffusion vs. Sound Absorption views Thanks for the comments and suggestions, a particular solid from from GK. | |
| Diffusion vs. Sound Absorption views I am keen to check out this diffusion aspect of sound treatments, as I have a remarkably dampened room (two layers of 5/8" sheetrock with Green Glue in between and several sound panels behind the speakers, and thick carpet in the room.) I have a... | |
| Speaker wire... Diy? This is an amazing thread based upon a guy who is looking for $17K speakers cables. Am I the only guy to see this as query designed to pull our chains! What am in missing here? | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex Noble,You well described the attributes of the 105. I sure wish I had snapped up a 205 in the end, but with some simple mods to my 103, my ears tell me that it is a great player. I dunno, maybe there are CDPs in their former price range that ar... | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex tgrisham,I meant to say that I I wished that Oppo would have made an "audio only" CDP without all the bells and whistles for video. | |
| backert vs sachs preamp I have no experience with Backert Labs gear so I have no views about them, but for me I have never heard a passive pre that I preferred over and active pre. I got the third or forth preamp that Don made and just a couple of months ago sent it back... | |
| Positive experience with Ayre Chesebert,A "shill" for Ayre? I only wanted to bring to other audiophiles' attention the excellent customer care I received from Ayre. We evidently both think the Codex is a great DAC... I simply took the time to share my impressions with potent... | |
| Positive experience with Ayre I would love to hear the QX-5 Twenty in my system. Maybe in few years I can find a good deal on a used one. As a pensioner, the Codex fit my budget very well and sounds outstanding. Thanks for chiming in. | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex Noble,Very interesting. Personally, I always wished that Oppo would produce an audio-only DAC and dispense with the video aspect of the units. But I understand that the video folks love the Oppo's as much as us audiophiles. Thanks. | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex Gents,I hooked up XLR cables to my Oppo and compared it to the RCA connections and the difference in sound is rather noticeable. It seems to reduce the glare to a certain degree and to my ears it is preferable. Any recommendations for good XLR ca... | |
| Oppo 103 comparison with an Ayre Codex Mr M,I guess I need to try XLR cables with the Codex again. I tried in once and heard no difference. I have inexpensive Monoprice XLR's so maybe I need to step up in quality to hear what you are hearing. Don Sachs tells me the same thing with h... |