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| Magnepan for Background Listening I have both the 1.7i and the MMGs. I think as long as you have them oriented so that your casual listening is in the realm of on axis more than off, you will be delighted. Additionally, if they are on axis you will be rewarded with dynamic stabili... | |
| Dealers and exaggerated treble I stopped by my local shop some months ago to give a listen to the new Paradigm Persona flagships. I was met and struck with a strident and offensive top end. Being driven with a tube integrated this should not have been an issue. The issue as I f... | |
| Worth of current system Weird thread.... Here goes:I have a vintage Marantz system from the 70's which, with tuner, amp, and my first set of hifi speakers is one of the most musical sounds in my house.. Cost= PeanutsI have another system with brand new stereo subs, new ... | |
| Where are the subs? Here’s what’s interesting to me: Your post was simply to observe and marvel. Many thoughts and recommendations on how to improve your sound with new investments, changes in system, and and specific brand recommendations. What you are experiencin... | |
| Who are the Kings of Audiogon? @erik_squires read this thread last night and mean to respond... erik is a good blend of informed, provocative, helpful, opinionated, and responsive..... asks questions that tilt the normal expected forum themes 90 degrees or so at times... apprec... | |
| Bought some `Vintage Gear` ...... And the System I put together for a friend: Marantz 1060 integrated, Marantz 104 tuner, Thorens 166 TT clad in all silver looks and sounds amazing.. Super musical, warm/lush whatever you want to call that sound signature. Sure it isn't Hifi... | |
| Bought some `Vintage Gear` I have recently acquired:Marantz 1060 integrated with a Marantz 104 tuner. Warm and natural need new caps but still sounds lovely(not hifi-ish though)-- $350 for bothSansui AU-217. Punchier than the marantz and more defined highs and better low gr... | |
| Tube rolling Question Great guidance and directions!!! Thanks One and all. You've given me a lot to look in to. Much AppreciatedHappy listening ! | |
| What is the one piece of advice you would give about attending AXPONA? Whatever you d, don’t ask to hear anything by Diana Krall or Pink Floyd.. you’ll see what I mean when you get there.. there’s so much good music in the world to limit listening choices to one of two bands. It becomes infuriating after a while. | |
| Image/soundstage and punch/bass You might also look into open baffle designs. They have a similar dipole sound and sound staging as planars w the ability to hit hard when asked. I have some spatial audio hologram m3’s. I think they’re one of the best deals in audio. I also own M... | |
| Recommendations for improving visceral impact? I certainly agree with all the recommendations noted thus far. I know you said you were happy with your current gear, but looking at your system, I can't help but think your current Sub is the weak link here. If tweaking the room acoustics doesn't... | |
| Speaker Width? I have a similar room with similar dimensions. When my small maggies are in play they easily move to and from ideal listening locations to more traffic friendly considerations. When I have my big Green Mountain Audios in play (each weighs a hell o... | |
| Your best “Necessity is the mother of invention” moment with your system @elizabeth ....I think your post was spot on... I wasn't looking for tweaks to buy or spend a lot of money.. More into what others were doing to improve their situation with little or no money.. Great solution by the way!!! | |
| So many new TT's at lower price, still better off buying used? I took my time and just kept looking in the used market, and finally found found my dream table for about $1500. I got a Michele Gyrodec w / a zeta to warm and a Sumiko virtuoso cart.. This table new would be somewhere north of $4k, and it sounds... | |
| Budget phono stage under $100, cheap but refined, does it exist? I bought the budget project photo box for a friend. It was toast in under 24 hours and the folks at project had little time or sympathy to attend to customer service. I ended up buying the Beringer $25 model... shrill in the highs and now low end ... |