zd542
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| from w/w CARPET to WOOD floors You don't say how your system currently sounds. Are you having a problem, or is this just something you're thinking about? In most cases, people prefer carpet over hard wood floors. Also, berber is probably a bit more reflective than traditional c... | |
| Old VPI Scout: Cartridge Help How old is the cart.? If the TT is old, but the cart is not, you'll need to let it break in. Phono carts. show break in changes far more than any other component. If it is, then do what Brf says. If its still too bright, I don't know if I would re... | |
| Soundlab speakers with sub woofers? "Also, the MAXIMUM power capability of a solid state amp into high impedances can generally be expected to decrease in close proportion to the impedance rise above 8 ohms. While that decrease will usually occur to a considerably lesser extent with... | |
| speakers for listener with Tinnitus "Now although the 1.6s have more treble energy than the Kestrels, the treble is so clean it doesn't seem to irritate my tinnitus."What do you mean by that? Can you give an example of what happens when you irritate your tinnitus? For me, a little b... | |
| Dampening material Herbie's Audio Lab's Grungebuster Damping SheetsStillpoints's ERS 8in x 11in SheetsYou can get them from The Cable Company. | |
| Rapid pulsing/ throbbing noise You may want to list your system. | |
| Wadia 860 DAC for Digital Audio system??? "Does that make sense or should I go the dedicated DAC route?"I would try using the 860's dac first since you already own it. Also, I would consider upgrading to an 861. It makes a big difference. | |
| Integrated amps- Hegel H100 or Vincent SV-237? What type of sound do you like and what is your budget? | |
| speakers for listener with Tinnitus "What speakers would you recommend that soften the highs etc., that might lessen the symptoms of Tinnitus?"Try listening to your system with a little background noise from a fan or something similar. A completely silent room feels very unnatural (... | |
| where to go from here..,, "11-07-14: English210I have no illusions about 'if I get the right preamp, all will be perfect' :) I know better than that!!"I agree. But I would add that its extremely important to get a preamp that works well for you. If you don't, you're in for... | |
| where to go from here..,, "11-06-14: Ricred1Zd542,I'm not here to argue with you, I stated "MY OPINION" based on my experiences.It's seems more and more people like to argue on Audiogon...been there done it and won't anymore. Audio is subjective and there are no absolutes!... | |
| speakers for listener with Tinnitus "Vandersteens, Harbeths etc.. might be the direction to head for."Vandersteen's are very revealing overall and they use aluminium tweeters. I don't think they would be a good choice, in this case. Here's a few speakers that have a very forgiving t... | |
| Best AC line conditioning devices? I like Furutech because they don't change the sound of your system too much. | |
| where to go from here..,, "11-06-14: Ricred1I have Aerial 7Ts with a Parasound A21 amp and Parasound P5 preamp. Is there better/different, yes, but I submit you will have to spend significantly more money to get slightly better sound."I don't know how you came up with that... | |
| Cary 500 MB or Mark Levinson 531H "I don't have the ability to listen to The Levinson's."Then don't buy them. It's not worth the risk. |