celtic66
Responses from celtic66
| Bass rant Caffeine will do that. But really, you make salient points. In regards to simple hearing loss it of course affects bass perception. And with such db levels reached now in so many varied venues it is a wonder so many can hear anything at all. My ra... | |
| Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out? All good suggestions. Cannot believe Signal Cables not mentioned. | |
| what speakers are a good match for luxman lv-105 Focal, Spendor. When pushed, this amp tends to be a bit bright from its SS amplification. If you've not changed out the tube, an upgrade will really open up things and give less edge in the midrange. A better tube will also tighten up and deepen t... | |
| Vibraphone recommendations? Stefon Harris and Blackout is progressive jazz vibes. Cal Tjader Brazilian. | |
| Need help upgrading The Rotel processor is probably at the core of all this. If you want to maintain the integrity of the home theater and improve the music reproduction I would consider Signal Cable throughout replacing the MIT. If it still doesn't get you there....... | |
| best solid state integrated to match with B&W 685s Audio Refinement. Very musical strong 50 wpc. | |
| How often do you get a chance to see live music I attend live music about 4Xs per month as in Seattle we have several jazz and blues clubs which are higher end establishments avoiding the drunken, loud inattentive blokes described by the previous respondant. Also, several festivals such as the ... | |
| Affordable SS Integrated for Merlin TSMs The Rega is really good and you might find an Exposure integrated in that price range. | |
| Bookshelf Speakers? Coincident Triumph. Single driver are all quite efficient. | |
| Integrated amp suggestions for Spendor S5e Okay..... I'll be the dissenting voice. I've listened to most of the Spendor line to include the S5e with various Naim. The Sim and Sugden both clearly sounded better. More resolution, dynamics with control of bass and in particular the vocals wer... | |
| ProAc Response D1 I've listened extensively to the D1 through top of the line Sim electronics with Analysis Plus Oval 9 cabling and it is quite good. It disappears, vocals are great and it is dynamic within its physical bounds. The D2 I've also listened to extensiv... | |
| Interconnects for NAD Electronics Signal Cable copper interconnects and speaker cable. Silver will be bright with these electronics. | |
| Budget amp recommendation needed Odyssey with upgraded caps (120K). | |
| I have $2000 to spend on speakers. Spendor S5 or Proac floorstanders assuming used is okay. | |
| Speakers....Epos and up Keep the Epos. Upgrade the NAD. If you really like that British sound, then check out the Exposure line of integrateds. Of course Cyrus, older Onix and others will also fill the bill. |