grinnell

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Sound proofing floor
We used a rubber membrane to help cut the trnasmission of sound through a concrete black wall at school between the dance studio and the recording studio.  It really cut the sound down but it may only be a wall treatment. can't remember the brand  
PrimaLuna EVO 400 v Cary SLI-100
Decware with those Heresys    
I feel for you
At my small liberal arts college the most liberal arts students were the science majors.    
The best opening act you've ever seen & heard?
March 10, 1979, a small college in central Iowa.   An English band named the Police opened for Ultra Vox    
Phono preamp upgrade price/performance
Someone is selling Hageman Cornet 3 phono amp on Audio Circle for a good price.  I have the Cornet 2 and it sounds very good.  The only big different is the 2 is tube rectified.  
Paradigm or Rotel or MHDT DAC?
I'll second the MHDT I have the Stockholm v2 with a 6922 using an adapter. very musical.   I added a sub to my Ref 3A de Capos standmounts, made the sound fuller bigger, have it set very low volume  
Paradigm or Rotel or MHDT DAC?
I'll second the MHDT I have the Stockholm v2 with a 6922 using an adapter. very musical  
Network DAC suggestions? Wiim Pro? ...
I’m loving my Wiim Ultra ( wanted the ability to have music on a USB drive) Using it with a MHDT Stockholm v2 DAC and 4 watt tube amp. sounds very very good :)  
R2R next? Don't like ESS
Look for a nice used MHDT DAC like the Orchard or Stockholm. R2R NOS Tube output  
SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
I regularly listen at around 55db with a 4 watt tube amp and Reference 3A de Capos, detailed and sound good at low volumes  
Beware - FedEx Drivers are forging signatures for delivery confirmation
Left my Mac Mini on the porch despite required sig  
Help streaming Qobuz through Macbook Pro
I just went from streaming with an old macbook pro.( ethenet into mac, usb out to DAC) to a Wiim Ultra. Damn easy, great UI-updated regularly, well built. 329.00  
If you HAD to purchase a used (over 4 years old) DAC, what would it be?
I bought a used MHDT Stockholm v2,  Love it.  
BEST SPEAKER THAT COMES TO LIFE AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
I suggest a look at Reference 3A speakers like the de Capo or the Reflector   I have the de Capos with a 4 watt tube amp and at 13.5 feet i easily get 56-60 db, can go much louder but its very detailed and full sounding even at lower levels.  
Is anyone here still into live concerts these days?
Try and go to 3-4 a year Red Rocks of course and smaller venues but very picky since prices are so high these days