Astewart - I will always read these threads because I'll always learn something.
In this case I learned that in one person's opinion:
And that if you're on a tight budget to get a good amplifier match to run Fritz bookshelf speakers in a pinch that Chinese copies available on eBay aren't that bad.
Actually - Here's what I learned:
Everyone has their own personal taste and idea of what "perfect" or "horrible" sound is. Have also observed that these biases probably come from some other source, reason or event unrelated to the product itself (room, hearing, what you grew up liking, budget, etc.).
Good thing, is that there's something for everyone and all the fun is in pursuing your perfect sound and system within your ever-changing budget.
Happy to have a forum where we can openly discuss our own preferences and experiences with the very infrequent d*ck ruining everyone else's good time and enjoyment of their music and systems (literally I can count them on one hand).
The vast majority of people here are true enthusiasts and very gracious.
As for burn-in... Yes, burn in is a factor but if you don't like the sound (at least a little) "out of the box", it's doubtful you ever will even if the sound is correct and perfect for someone else.
Greg
In this case I learned that in one person's opinion:
- Chane 1.4s, garbage
- Zu Omen Mk.II -- good dyanmics, okay-ish resolution, forward but shallow soundstage.
- Fritz Carbon 7 - Need to be run with tubes (based on reviews I researched)
And that if you're on a tight budget to get a good amplifier match to run Fritz bookshelf speakers in a pinch that Chinese copies available on eBay aren't that bad.
Actually - Here's what I learned:
Everyone has their own personal taste and idea of what "perfect" or "horrible" sound is. Have also observed that these biases probably come from some other source, reason or event unrelated to the product itself (room, hearing, what you grew up liking, budget, etc.).
Good thing, is that there's something for everyone and all the fun is in pursuing your perfect sound and system within your ever-changing budget.
Happy to have a forum where we can openly discuss our own preferences and experiences with the very infrequent d*ck ruining everyone else's good time and enjoyment of their music and systems (literally I can count them on one hand).
The vast majority of people here are true enthusiasts and very gracious.
As for burn-in... Yes, burn in is a factor but if you don't like the sound (at least a little) "out of the box", it's doubtful you ever will even if the sound is correct and perfect for someone else.
Greg