widespreadpanic

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Hello, my name is WisepreadPanic and I’m an addict
Admitting you have a problem is step one and half the battle, right? Well I’m pretty sure I’ve got it bad, real bad. I just got back from my Credit Union, having secured a home equity loan so I can incoporate the carport into the dwelling space of... 
Hello, my name is WisepreadPanic and I’m an addict
@viridian to optimize the sound quality of my stereo equipment 
speaker and seating position for magnepans
Thanks to all for your advice. I have another question though. I have a memory foam mattress topper stuffed under a bed. Does this have any good absorption or dispersion effects? 
TRANSPORTER???
I like the two separate DAC’s, one dedicated for stereo output, of which balanced outputs are offered. To wit, I have balanced connectors and inputs on my preamp and my main audio medium will be digital. My stepfather has a vintage turntable and r... 
TRANSPORTER???
Thanks for the help, folks. I was looking at the oppo 205 last night. This thing looks like it can deliver audio from any medium except tape and lp’s. Out of my budget but I can be patient and save for a couple more months. Any thoughts for a novi... 
TRANSPORTER???
Mattmiller, you’re saying copper wire, (coaxial), is better than fiber optics,(toslink)? 
TRANSPORTER???
So I am assuming the transport is the better between it and the CD player, otherwise we would just be using the CD player? Which digital connector is the better quality? 
TRANSPORTER???
So I have to ask this question then, “What is the difference in a CD player and a Transport?”. Dill, “kind of like a turntable for cd’s &SACD’s.”, confuses me more. Thanks for helping me out of audio ignorance by replying. 
TRANSPORTER???
+2 @ dill  
TRANSPORTER???
Sorry folks, TRANSPORT. What is this and how is it utilized in an audio system? 
Component Placement
Thanks everyone. One of my mono amps came in today. It is huge! Looks like I may have to invest in new furniture. Elizabeth, happy with just 6” huh? Lucky me! 
Disappointed w/ Klipsch Heresy III. Now what?
I don’t know what kind of warranty you have but it might be easier to upgrade the wife 
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
Let me put this analytically. I would like to enjoy a system that, at the highest volume I normally listen, gives the clearest music possible.  
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
@chrisoshea yeah that’s the idea, I just want the best sound quality for what I can spend. I’m posting on several sights and reading every reply to decide based on those who are more knowledgeable than me about audio. Now if you walk in to my seco... 
Why am I hearing this?
A ghost in the machine you say? Thanks