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Speaker distance and tow in?????/
can you place your seating area (ear) 12' from the speaker wall? That's where I would start, giving you a greater distance from the speakers that they are apart. the ceiling and angualar shape will help in many regards, but the 1/3 rule will still... 
Speaker distance and tow in?????/
The best rule of thumb I know of is the speakers and seating should both be at i/3 the room depth. If that is not possible 1/5, 1/3 works. The next would be 1/7….In you 18x30 room I assume your speakers are on the short wall, thus you have a littl... 
Question for DIY people: Butcher block shelving??
I have not heard from brulee in years. I do try to keep some contact with Redkiwi, one of my true mentors. I guess we all get caught up in our lives and move on. With Audiogon, it's not possible to totaly stay away. My problem is once I visit I mu... 
Question for DIY people: Butcher block shelving??
A quick note on my system as it stood prior to the arrival of the Aesthetix. My system starts with a Sony SCD-1 (heavily modified by Richard Kern and Audiocom-UK) fed through a Great Northern Sound “Passive Audio Signal Isolator” into a Placette a... 
Question for DIY people: Butcher block shelving??
Donbellphd, Neuance at http://www.neuanceaudio.com is the only product I know of that is designed to the philosophy Sean is discussing. GREAT PRODUCT 
Review: Sony SCD-1 Audiocom-UK upgrade
Thank-you Drubin. It felt good to be back with something constructive to add. This site is so well run, and has so many amazing members I have not felt I had much more to offer. I still look in alot, but my health has kept me from posting much. Ju... 
Review: Sony SCD-1 Audiocom-UK upgrade
Hi Mechans,Thank you for your question. Looking back at this particular review I find it a bit overwhelming and somewhat confusing. Let me explain.My original intent was to help explain the entire process of what to expect from this modification, ... 
Tube replacement for the Calypso?
I have spent quite a bit of time and money testing tubes on the Calypso. First off my experience with the stock 12AX7 Sovtek tubes was very bad. I’ve had three sets and they all were very noisy. I tried a fourth Cryo-treated Sovtek and it was bett... 
Has anyone used the aesthetix calypso preamp?
Rwd, no I have no access to one. Write me if you want to discuss trying some tubes.Msaines, My opinion with standard Sovtek tubes fits yours. Very noisy and uninvolving. With good tubes this pre-amp simply is silent, great depth and excellent deta... 
Has anyone used the aesthetix calypso preamp?
As a quick note. I have been trying the Calypso pre amp for a few months now. First off it has surpassed my Placette Active line stage in all ways. I have it hooked up to Plinius SA-102 amps at 47ohm input and have had no issues. I have found the ... 
Biwired Speakers - silver for high, copper for low
Tom, I agree the problem is not in your system which makes me think you already have what you need with the Nordost. I would consider working on small adjustments to your speaker placement and your isolation of components. I have been amazed at ho... 
Plinius or Mark Levinson for Grand Pianos?
I have heard the ARC often in that they are built and pushed heavly in Minnesota. I do not like them! I own two Plinius SA-102's and ownd the 100's before that. You will be very happy with the upgrade. If you find you need (want) more power you mi... 
Wadia voltage change
talk to the guys at great northern sound, they specialize in custom upgrades for Wadia, they will be able to walk you through it. The guy who started G.N.S. used to be a tech at Wadia. http://www.greatnorthernsound.com/ 
Audiogon Music News April
Hi Ben, long time no talk.Have you spoken to audiogon about a seperate music review section? It seems to me your work here could be the start of it's own place on Audiogon's site. Keep up the great work and thank-you for the effort. I know it take... 
The best way to isolate my subs from the floor?
I use Aurios isolation bearings under my Dunlavy IVa's. It's amazing at how quite (non vibrating) the floor and speaker cabinet get. I know it sounds like an odd idea to put speakers on bearings, but it actually makes sense if you tjink about it. ...