gdnrbob
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| Need input on new speakers @gordo1962, You have one of the few Time and Phase aligned speakers made in the world. It is also one of the smallest speakers in the Vandy line. So, you shouldn't expect it to 'Rock'. If anything, adding a subwoofer would probably be the best th... | |
| Streamer Recommendations I have tried Bluesound, Aurrender, and Innuos. I ended with Innuos due to it being able to use Roon. I felt the Aurrender is a bit limited with what streaming apps you can use. Though, sound wise, I think the Aurrender and Innuos are pretty clos... | |
| Meitner MA3 Meitner gets lots of praise among digital audiophiles. You can check prices on hifi shark, as I have no idea what they go for now used. Bob | |
| Anyone else having trouble with Roon? I have had no issues with Roon, but I have had my subscription for a few years. I would look into your network and see if it is through-putting at the speeds you are paying for. Bob | |
| New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes AudioConnection in Verona, NJ. would be my pick. Though it might not be easily accessible from Manhattan, it is definitely worth the trip. John Rutan is a stand up guy who knows what sounds good and won't try to sell you something. He also has so... | |
| Solid State Preamp to replace tube unit The Ayre KXR is probably one of the best out there. I own the non-Twenty version and find it still performs above what can be bought today. And, if you really want tubes equipment that isn’t fussy, then the Atmasphere MP-1 or 3 would be my recomm... | |
| 30 yr old speakers- time to replace drivers? Finally, a post from @audiotroy that I agree with. Who woulda thunk? B | |
| New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid Your best mode of action is to demo as many speakers as you can. I know it is difficult these days, when many retailers are located only in major cities, but making time and coordinating them in advance will make you an educated buyer. You'll ge... | |
| Power amplifier longevity… thoughts? I trialed the Atmasphere Class D amp at my dealer. We used a number of different amps, but the Atma did well with the Maggies. I believe it was a larger model than the LRS. Bob | |
| New speakers for 15*12 room powered by Lamm 1.2s? I think your Thiel’s are one of the better speakers out there, despite their age. And, given your speakers are time/phase aligned, Vandersteen would be my first recommendation. Really, if you are thinking of choosing a different speaker, I belie... | |
| Quick question for the Cables Don't Make a Difference Crowd. I, too, felt that a cable shouldn't make a significant difference in sound quality... But, I had the chance to demo the (then) new Audioquest cables by Garth Powell. It was clear that they did make a difference, and for the better. It was a simp... | |
| Biwiring make any sense? It all depends upon your speaker's design. Usually, those with biwire capabilities have designed their speakers accordingly. My speakers (Vandersteen) have biwire inputs due to Mr. V. hearing the difference between single and biwire. Others may sc... | |
| High end bookshelf speakers for Small room Though I doubt anyone will take this seriously, I recommend the Vandersteen VLR's. Simple design, but outstanding performance. Bob | |
| Power cord for Quatro CT I believe AQ Hurricanes sounded best with the Quatro's. PM @ctsooner . B | |
| Spades vs. Banana plugs ?? Mr. Vandersteen swears by spades, as they have the best contact. Given his experience and knowledge, I would have to agree. Banana's are more of a friction fit, spades will have contact over a larger area when screwed down tight. Bob |