mapman
Responses from mapman
| New Amp Advice I’ve heard that very fine Michi amp in a similar system and have to ask: Is there something actually lacking with the Michi or is its designation as weak link purely price based? Some products are simply much higher value than others. If one has ... | |
| What is the science behind audiophile fuses? The science is based on $$$s as best I can tell. | |
| Whats playing on your system today? | |
| Whats playing on your system today? In honor of Inauguration Day news coverage. | |
| Is it the gear or the ears? Is it wrong if I aspire to be an Oligarch and have whatever system I choose? It’s a dirty job but apparently someone has to do it. So what if I grew up in Amish Country. Even plain and simple is overrated. 🥸 | |
| Tune of the Day Newly discovered jewel | |
| “A complete unknown” Saw it. Loved it! These days I levitate towards most of his newer releases of the last 20 years where he has a lot of new, relevant and very interesting things to say, perhaps more than ever, in addition to exploring new horizons musically, mostl... | |
| Adding a tube amp is a good idea? Variety is the spice of life! Adding a tube amp in a second system alongside whatever it is you have now is a very smart way to test the waters. If you are going to try a tube amp, Audio Research is as good a choice as any. Not a huge tube amp ... | |
| Is it the gear or the ears? It’s the recording, the gear, the room and the ears actually. Oh plus all that stuff between the ears and the brain. | |
| Tune of the Day Obscure local band but really good. | |
| Collectibles signed by musicians. What do you have? Close up Photo I took of Dick Dale playing in concert at a small local venue with ticket stub signed by “The King of Surf Guitar” himself who was hangin out with us fans after the show. | |
| Thoughts on Speakers for a Small Audio/Video Room I’m listening to my Sonus Faber Concerto Domus as I type. Larger room and full of acoustic issues as are many. I’ve had many speakers in here over the years. Finally got it tuned in using DSP baked into Roon. I apply a room correction convolution ... | |
| Tune of the Day Ballerina - Van Morrison | |
| Tune of the Day Thrasher-Neil Young | |
| Who is Roon? When I think Roon, I think Bugs Bunny: "What a Maroon!" |