yyzsantabarbara
Responses from yyzsantabarbara
| Magnapan LRS placement Wait until the speakers have a few hundred hours on it. Last night I was listening to Kind of Blue with the Magtech and the LRS+. For the first time I felt like I was listening to a live performance of this album. The LRS+ is incredible. I do ... | |
| Really Long XLR I use the low cost Benchmark XLR cables for long distances. The longest they have is 25-feet but they likely can make longer. I need to buy 2 more long XLRs and waiting until Benchmark stock is back for the 25-foot length. My other XLR and RCA ca... | |
| Upgrade q. Preamp, Schiit Freya + I went from the Freya+ to the Benchmark LA4 and Holo Serene. I like both much more than the Freya+ (both can be found used for $2500-ish). I realized I do not want to add anything to the sound with a preamp (especially noise). I let the amp and so... | |
| dacs that I have had in my system - a listing I think you have me mistaken with someone who mentioned 401k. I built my system using compromising photos of dealers. | |
| Bypassing Sony SACD protocols - is it possible? I will report back. My frame of reference is my Vacuum State modded 5+ Sony SCD-1 player. I thought that was an amazing player. My DSOTM SACD played through that is still my favorite in terms of sonics. It will be interesting to see to see how the... | |
| Bypassing Sony SACD protocols - is it possible? Thanks for reminding me about the D.BOB. My Sony SCD-1 died earlier this year and I was wondering how to play my SACD's. Upscale Audio is selling the D.BOB for $799. I just got it and will hook it up to my Benchmark DAB3B and Oppo BDP-83. Not sur... | |
| Magnapan LRS placement You may want to adjust the sub crossover to 50 Hz or 60 Hz with the LRS+. A few people had it at 80 Hz and later adjusted it down. I did the same myself. | |
| Magnapan LRS placement When I say this thing gobbles up power I refer to the 4 amps I tried on it. These 4 all sounded really good, but it was the CODA and Magtech that made me realize there is more in the speaker. I think the LRS+ will give your Reference 1 a good run.... | |
| Can "Dark"Sounding Speakers Be "Brightened"UP??? @freediver Try the Benchmark stack on it, AHB2 amp | LA4 preamp | DAC3B dac. You can always try this on a home trial or take a chance and buy used. With warm speakers this stack would open up the sound. Doesn't the Decco have a tube in it. Warm s... | |
| 2nd system for office, all-in-one integrated suggestions @elliottbnewcombjr nice looking office system. I have something similar but I have the Magnepan LRS+ speakers behind me without any obstruction from my 6 monitors. I have a SilentPC. Have you ever considered rotating your desk so your monitor is ... | |
| Magnapan LRS placement Those JC1’s would likely be the winner for my ears. This thing gobbles up power. You may want to consider 50 or 60 for the cut off. The LRS+ can play low. I also have read other LRS+ owners doing the same. | |
| Magnapan LRS placement I had the same issue with the KEF LS50 Meta. Whenever I played the Meta I moved the LRS+ totally away. When I played the LRS+ I kept the Meta in place. I did not have an issue with the sound, but it bugged me that 2 speakers were so close. I even... | |
| What's a Good Way to Buy Music Collections? Here is an argument for streaming. Instead of having a limited set of CD’s or limited to hear what the radio plays (usually not very varied). Streaming opens up the world of recorded music. I tend to listen way more than in the past to my CD’s and... | |
| Best amplifier for low to moderate listening levels I just got a Sanders Sound System MagTech amp (used $4k from Sanders) for my Magnepan LRS+ panels. I have tried a few powerful amps with the LRS+, but the MagTech is the best. Low volume is great too. Not harsh or grainy, with the sound seemingly ... | |
| What's a Good Way to Buy Music Collections? Ripping music is what a lot of people did a decade ago. These days most people just stream. |