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| How does one get off the merry-go-round? 2nd the -embrace it- theory. If you hear the expensive stuff you may realize it really isn't as great as it's hyped to be. If you don't go out and listen, well; your imagination can play on all the hype you read and make you think $20,000 speakers... | |
| Hum with surge protector Sugarbire has a good suggestion. I had a PS Audio HCA-2 that put a hum in the speakers even after removing the ground. Had to plug the amp right into the wall. I use a Tripp-Lite isotel. | |
| Solid state design options... Add distortion from 2-80,000hz, dual mono, well designed power supply that doesn't need cleaning up with ISO transformer, power cord, etc. | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? So I guess I should pass over the NSM because the drivers are too close together? I'm not surprised they aren't time coherent.I guess this is the A-A thread;Roy's comments on JordanJordan driver speakers now don't sound like they are worth the $1,... | |
| Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ???? Brentworth bested the imaging even of Virgos. | |
| Opinions on why this system is uninvolving Studios must not be very good. I've been to two Revel dealers. When I tell them I own B&W they won't even let me listen to Revel. Waste of their time I guess. | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? NSM, Role Audio, and maybe Jordan single driver speakers are time and phase coherent.NSM states "Time coherent" at their website here:NSMAny comments Roy? | |
| Audio articles of interest Explanation/sales pitch about horn loaded drivers:Click on "The problems without horns" | |
| $500 mini system suggestions, Bose need not apply Harman Kardon receiver $188 at www.harmanaudio.com and some Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 for $328. This will beat mini systems.Denon is dead sounding without PRAT but is calming. Same for JVS FS-7000 $300 at Tweeters, better PRAT. | |
| $10 / foot speaker wire Here is a follow-up on my wire search:Brands tested, (all were 12 foot lengths, terminated with spades except Mapleshade has bare wire):12 gauge ZIP cord from Home Depot .31/ftCanare 13 gauge star quad .41/ftwww.markertek.comLuminous Audio Technol... | |
| Strangest Tweak? Bonding is not a good idea, hard to get the paper off the amp :-).Actually 24 lb bond paper impregnated with carbon and copper fibers blocks EMI buildup in the machine. White color reflects the heat back into the amp for a quicker warmup. Although... | |
| Recommendations for tube amp to replace Plinius Electrocompaniet is very tube like in the mids and high's but doesn't have much bass. | |
| Holy Grail of Audio Systems Audiophanatik, the key word in your post is "hobby". It's not just "purchase and forget about it" if it's a hobby. | |
| Strangest Tweak? I leave a piece of 11x17 paper atop my power amp when not in use. It keeps the dust from getting into the amp's vent holes and speeds up warmup when I turn it on.There is a better thread about strange audio habits but I couldn't find it. So I post... | |
| Optimal Speaker Placement The equilateral traingle placement method really works.I was listening to Sade Live and realized that it didn't sound like I was at a live event. Instead I was outside the building listening through the front door.My speakers were about 6 feet apa... |