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| Why Veneer? We created a particular cast marble formula Slappy, for our enclosures.The phenolic board is definitely really stiff- and if one could afford to try it as a hobbyist, you might not want to then spend another $1500 on the table saw required. I can'... | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? Cdc, if you can listen to a Jordan-driver based system- do so. It is a real treat- I probably should have made it more clear that I greatly respect their level of performance. I worked with them a lot in the 1970's when the 2" modules became avail... | |
| Why Veneer? Solid hardwoods crack when constrained/glued at the cabinet corners. This is not because the wood is drying out. It is from the expansion/contraction caused by a prolonged difference in humidity/moisture on the outside vs. the inside. Waxes, or mo... | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? I've said straight out what I find wrong with the sound of higher-order crossovers and the philosophy of that sort of design approach, but have not critiqued the finer points of any design. That holds here, but I do appreciate Cdc's wanting to kno... | |
| setting up a listening room in unfinished basement Sean's advice is the best, although I have not visited the Rives Audio site. Hopefully it does not give out simple math answers, like the Cardas room ratios, as those are not sufficient to create a good room.F. Alton Everest's book "The Master Han... | |
| Amp for Green Mountain Europa Pete- you are "post-upgrade", and I say more about that in the Time Coherence thread- the very last post in it.Bombaywalla- from what I have heard from those cables and amps, they are eminently suitable for all our speakers, and many people have t... | |
| Amp for Green Mountain Europa Hi guys-As you listen to amplifiers, consider things that hide a lot of the differences:Reflectionsoff your eyeglassesoff your stereo gear (drape with a "poorly folded" bed quilt)off a coffee table/footstool (move it- the quilt method won't help m... | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? The Europa was upgraded many months ago, and I have been working on other designs, both smaller and larger. However, I feel uncomfortable using this forum for promotion, but I do appreciate your asking. Such info will be on the website, and anyone... | |
| Time coherence - how important and what speakers? There's been no spare time to finish the last few pages (for the new speakers), as we take care of orders/existing customers. However, it shouldn't be too much longer `till we can get back to it and get it published. Thanks for checking!Best,Roy | |
| Cable suggestions? Opinions needed... I suggest Audio Magic Sorcerer current-production products, or higher on up their line. Are they the best? Who knows? But they are indeed extraordinary in their resolution, grace and silence.Roy JohnsonGreen Mountain Audio | |
| Review: Jeff Rowland Design Concentra mkIIp Amplifier Jwt-You should try the Audio Magic cables and speaker wires (current production)- their Sorcerer models on up.I've heard nothing near them for clarity and musicality. Some people find them "bland", but we've found that's because something downstre... | |
| Nearfield vs. Ambient sound Thanks for the comments and compliments guys- I'm glad you're enjoying the sound. Phasecorrect- regarding the 8-10foot listening distance you mention:There is nothing special about a first-order circuit that demands this distance, except that firs... | |
| Why MDF so Bad??? Try listening to the shelf and the equipment with a stethoscope. Many shelves, especially MDF, pick up and amplify the 230Hz to 350Hz range, and depending on thickness, also "boom" around 60-100Hz.The former is from the particles themselves talkin... |