mapman
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| Help mismatch maybe? Make sure speakers are not out of phase (+ to + and - to - on both sides is correct).If so and still a major bass problem, I'd say its probably the room + add a sub maybe if you are sure the NAD is in good operating condition. Try the combo in a s... | |
| The focus and air lie "That means that you should choose a seat in the 1st row of the balcony, with no ceiling or second balcony above yours. You will find these seats to be absolute magic and will give you a memorable performance in sound quality"I have had some of th... | |
| The focus and air lie Testify, brother Shadorne, testify!I like nice looking things as much as the next guy, but the irony is that good looks is not required for good sound though many may equate the two. Good sound can be had for not very much if you really just pay g... | |
| Latest Stereophile - Recommended Components "The mag is OK to read for (some) entertainment value but they basically recommend just about everything they review. "Yes, because for the most part it is all good stuff based on the merits of each piece alone, so why not recommend it?How effecti... | |
| The focus and air lie "On second thoughts I guess I must add that I probably listen very differently from most people. I listen to recordings and concentrate on a particular individual instrument and then play it again listening to another"Shadorne, I tend to focus mor... | |
| Heaver grade vinyl vs Standard "The software actualy on the market is much inferior than on golden era of vinyl, even with the best mastering facilities."Well, you said it...the golden age of vinyl is past and gone.If you don't have a lot of records already, buy a half decent C... | |
| Heaver grade vinyl vs Standard Heavier weight means the record should be more durable and be less susceptible to warping over time. Heavier weight is probably a general indicator of a higher quality product, but assuming no warping otherwise, sound quality will be determined mo... | |
| Bose lifestyle 48 You'll get a huge anti-Bose bias on this site.Try this for what will probably be a broader range of opinion:http://www.audioreview.com/cat/home-video/home-theater-packages/bose/lifestyle-48/PRD_323572_4281crx.aspxI personally would steer clear of ... | |
| Help with Low Level hum in phono One other thing of note is that I believe the inductance issue the amp was creating with the pre-amp due to being stacked directly on top was affecting the sound negatively with all sources, not just phono, which is where it was most evident by th... | |
| Ohm Walsh speakers; Anyone have any experience I've posted a few reviews on the various Ohms I've owned here on A'gon recently if interested. | |
| Anyone Hear New Ohm Walsh MKIII driver upgrades? I've posted a brief review recently here on A'gon if you search comparing larger and smaller series 3 Ohm Walsh CLS drivers as well as original 80's vintage Walsh 2s, which used the same size driver as the newer Walsh 100 series 3.I'm increasingly... | |
| amp and preamp... i'm getting close I think in your price range, I would lean towards separates proven to match well if possible. | |
| Best recorded rock album.Amused to Death.R.Waters? "Moving Waves" by Focus is another exceptional rock recording with considerable classical influences. Newer CD re-masters of "In the Court of the Crimson King" are very good also.The original recording is not as perfect as some others but "Terrapi... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? I think the Ohm Walsh line is still the best. | |
| The focus and air lie So what is the alternative? |