zd542
Responses from zd542
| Advice on phono pre You show an ARC LS-15 as your line stage. Why not get a full function preamp like an Aesthetix Janus and upgrade both components, instead of just 1? | |
| Has biwire speaker cabling become "old" ? "03-19-15: Polk432I have bi-wired every speaker that I've owned that could be bi-wired, but never heard any difference in sound. Bi- amplifying is the only way I heard a difference. Just try it both ways and see (hear) what you like best."I do hea... | |
| "forward' vs "laid back" speakers The best reference for time and phase correct speakers that I know if was in The Audio Perfectionist Journal. Its no longer in print, but it was also released in pdf, so you may still be able to find it. If I still had mine, I would post it for yo... | |
| Sound Advice: 'Cost no object' on audio gear? "03-19-15: MapmanTo me, when I hear a high end supporter criticize someone for offering practical or sound advise that most would find useful, I have to question what is it that they are afraid of? Quality products should speak for themselves at a... | |
| Has biwire speaker cabling become "old" ? I don't get your post. You're using biwire speaker cables in your own system. What's your opinion on the matter? Do you hear any differences? | |
| Sound Advice: 'Cost no object' on audio gear? "So what's the problem. What better sound advice might be offered? Ransom the house for a uber expensive stereo or suffer? Most can't afford that so not no sound."My point was that no advice was offered. The guy writing the article has no experien... | |
| Upgrade from Proac Response 1SC? I'll give you $500 for them plus whatever the shipping is. | |
| Sound Advice: 'Cost no object' on audio gear? "03-18-15: JondSo did anyone actually read the piece? He was very reasonably pointing out to someone that cost no object means different things to different people. Additionally he told the questioner what a more appropriate price range might be f... | |
| Electrostatic speakers and low volume resolution "The possibility of increased distortion at volume levels below a certain point would never have crossed my mind."A very easy mistake for any of us. We tend to think of distortion as something unpleasant happening, usually at higher volumes. Disto... | |
| Fess Up How much have you spent on this Hobby?? "03-18-15: DwellerHave you factored in "opportunity costs"?"You pretty much have to. It costs $x amount to have the opportunity to listen to a system that sounds y good. | |
| Upgrade from Proac Response 1SC? Part of the problem is that its a difficult speaker to upgrade from. They're so unique its hard to look at those speakers from an upgrade/downgrade perspective. I can't think of another company that makes a rough equivalent to the 1SC. Maybe Livin... | |
| Cullen Crossover Power Cables "03-13-15: MilpaiThank You for the feedback folks. I did look at TheCableCo.com, but nothing in the price range I am looking at, seem interesting."They do have a few good choices that seem to be in your price range. I saw some from JPS, ESP, and F... | |
| Getting the Upgrade Bug Again The problem I'm having trying to come up with a recommendation in you price range, it that there are so many choices. The only thing I can tell you for sure, is don't skimp on the preamp. Also, don't under power the speakers, even if it means you ... | |
| Sound Advice: 'Cost no object' on audio gear? "03-17-15: Czariveyprofessional writers just write and get $ for their work.they do that for living."That's outrageous. You mean to tell me they get paid for working? Someone needs to put a stop to this type of thing. The whole situation is just o... | |
| Getting the Upgrade Bug Again Does your Primaluna have enough power for your speakers or will you be needing something that has more? |