zd542
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| What are the differences in Tweeter materials? "Just a general observation: I've heard plenty of metal-dome tweeters that sound the way soft domes are reputed to sound, and I've heard plenty of soft-domed tweeters that sound the way metal domes are reputed to sound. I don't think you can make ... | |
| Can a new amplifier affect speaker placement? If there is one component I still kick myself in the ass for selling, it was my 5350SE. Sure my Ayre V5's are a little better, but the Creek was just the most fun and useful audio component I think I've ever had. In all fairness to your NAD, it pr... | |
| Need tube preamp suggestions for Meridian G07 amp Why the G07? Unless you are talking about a source component or possibly a processor, Meridian components usually stay in an all Meridian system. If you don't have it yet and are willing to consider an integrated, you would probably like a BAT 300... | |
| how to go from S/PDIF to input on computer "i want to use the digital out to cpu to transfer vinyl.:-) "Now it all makes sense. To answer your question, though, you need to give us a little more info. Are you transferring your vinyl to have more convenient access to your music so you can d... | |
| If not B&W 802 speakers then what speakers? James63,I understand what you mean. I was just having a little fun. | |
| If not B&W 802 speakers then what speakers? "For theater you are wasting your money. Be happy with what you have. Why care if fake sounds are produced accurately?"There's so such thing as fake sounds. If you can hear it, its real. | |
| Need Advice on Amp Setup w Vandies--Arcam/Bryston Using 4 channels of your multichannel amp is a vertical biamp. The idea is to work the amps the same amount. With a horizontal setup the amps are under a different load because they are powering different parts of the speaker. Under those conditio... | |
| Appropriate RCA cable to go from pre-out to amp? "03-05-13: TostadosunidosI'm in the same boat--about to replace my integrated amp's jumpers with an IC. I was just reading a thread on another forum in which several people opined that the pre-to-amp connection is the most important and most sensi... | |
| Getting overtone in a pair of bookshelf speaker. "MoFI, the Marimbas have about 7 hours on them, so I am far from Nirvana"You need to put a lot more time on your speakers before you even listen to them. With only 7 hours on them, you should be able to hear a noticable difference in how they soun... | |
| how to go from S/PDIF to input on computer You would probably be able to do what you need with a good sound card. What are you trying to do, though? Usually, its the other way around. Most of the time you use the PC because you have audio stored on a HD and use it as a transport to play on... | |
| If not B&W 802 speakers then what speakers? Anything else. Sorry, I know a lot of people like them, but I hated mine. For theater, not music, you would probably like a pair of Aerial. I've heard them several times in HT settings and thought they were good. You would have to add a sub to the... | |
| TRIP TO TORONTO. WHAT TO DO... Go up to the top of that big tall thing. (You can't miss it.). It even has some nice solid glass floors, in case you don't like heights. Other than that, just walk around and you should find something to do. The people are really nice. You can jus... | |
| My turntable hates Cat Stevens It wouldn't hurt to put more hours on your cart.. I would say at least 100 hours. Given your situation, though, maybe go a little more just to be sure. I would also call VPI and DV and see what they say. VPI is always willing to spend some time wi... | |
| Listener fatigue: what does it really mean? " Now, I'm thinking that listener fatigue is maybe more than your ears just getting tired but actually, your whole body getting tired and feeling drained."You're not on a treadmill by any chance when you listen, are you? I find it better to go to ... | |
| easier to drive specifically Harbeth v Vandersteen If you haven't already made a firm decision on what you want to do, I have another option you may want to consider. Instead of getting different speakers, I would get a different amp. The 2's are a much better speaker all around (just my opinion o... |