stuartk
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| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @eriksquires:I'm not opposed to such an approach but do all the miniDSP units include a DAC? I very much doubt the DAC in a $250 device is going to equal my Aqua. | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @assetmgrsc:Thanks. Unfortunately, I have very little room/flexibility for positioning for a sub. I could, however, upgrade my integrated. | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @tvad:"Perhaps you could take your speakers to him to be checked out, and while you’re there he could hook them up in his system, where he might still have Pass Labs. Worth a call"Good idea! | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @tvad:He went on to say: "The XA30.8 was the closest to the Coda, as it sounded as wide, forward & musical as the Coda, but more rounded & definitely warmer". The above makes me wonder whether the Coda would be warm enough for my tastes. | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @tvad:Yes-- Coda is in Sac. Sorry for the lack of clarity!I did contact the seller of the used Coda, asking about bass and he responded as follows: "I've owned Hegel H390, Benchmark ABH2, Pass Labs XA25, First Watt SIT-3 & Pass XA30.8 & th... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? Of course, I meant to type "sufficiently neutral"... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @elliotnewcombjr:Silverline is within driving distance, so I could take them over to Alan and have him listen to them. Hadn't thought of that option. I bought the speakers used from a guy who'd tried them in his recording studio for just a few hou... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @gosta:Thanks. Yes-- I'm beginning to suspect DSP may be the only solution, in my case. @pacoinmass: What you suggest sounds fairly technical but I could possibly get a friend to help. @ elliottbnewcombjr:No-- I haven't spoken with Alun Yun. I've... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @gormdane:Thanks for your input. Unfortunately, I don't have much flexability in shifting my listening chair laterally. I have tried moving chair forwards and back and have not noticed any difference. I guess that suggests my listening chair is in... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @hilde45:"The proposal by hshifi — a better preamp, DAC, plus power conditioner, power cords, and a ground master — sound like throwing quite a lot of money at a much more fundamental problem. I'd bet an amount equal to their full cost that they w... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @hshifi:Not sure why you say "besides the obvious of a better pre-amp and DAC". Care to share your rationale for these assertions? Noone lese in this thread has suggested a different DAC would offer more controlled bass. I've tried power conditi... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @sandthemall:Thanks. I will apply your suggestions to the extent that I can. BTW, I have noticed no worsening of SQ when cranking volume. In fact, it's easy to get carried away and end up listening louder than is healthy for my ears. And, the soun... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @cakyol:Please see #3 under response to duckworp. | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @duckworp:1) Yes, I could. It quickly gets expensive shipping back and forth across the country, though. I went through this routine when shopping for a high-end acoustic guitar last spring and guitars weigh a lot less than a pair of speakers! 2)... | |
| Which component to upgrade to improve bass control? @tvad:He might but as I know I can't afford to buy a new amp from him, it doesn't seem quite ethical to ask him. I once explained up front to a speaker manufacturer that I couldn't afford to buy new but would like to hear his speaker. He agreed an... |