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How would you compare these two Vandersteens?
Sidssp said, " The EQ for Quatro sub is useful only to a certain point because null cannot be solved by EQ."That is incorrect. Ask me how and why.Bob 
Low level Hum in Phono Signal Path
"This noise is also dependent on the volume; the higher the volume the louder the noise"Now thats a revelation. Harvard grad?Bob 
Room Treatment: Whatcha Got?
I said, "How come this thread is not in the "acoustics" forum?..... Audiogon needs an acoustics forum to ask these questions in. How about it ,lets see a raise of hands for an acoustics forum right here on Audiogon. Lets do it, a new Acoustics for... 
Room Treatment: Whatcha Got?
Dan-ed said, "What do you mean "we", kemo sabe? ;-)Dan_ed (System | Threads | Answers)"Yeah that's my way of sucking up. I gotta try to be nice sometimes.Bob 
Room Treatment: Whatcha Got?
Hi Dan, That may be true that there are other sites with acoustic forums, but we all know that Audiogon is the best audio site around and that its members deserves all questions answered with good info and not have to go elswhere to ask or receive... 
Room Treatment: Whatcha Got?
How come this thread is not in the "acoustics" forum? Oh that's right, Audiogon needs an acoustics forum to ask these questions in. How about it ,lets see a raise of hands for an acoustics forum right here on Audiogon. We have some really acoustic... 
Bob James BJ4 sound quality
I have yet to hear a good sounding vinyl CTI. Everytime I see Creed Taylors name on an LP it is usually the kiss of death. Bob 
Room Calibration
How about the best software you can have and its FREE. Go to Home Theater Shack and download Room EQ Wizard (aka REW).All that you need is a Radio Shack spl meter, a computer and off you go....did I mention its free?Bob 
New Gallo 3.5's
Hi Doug, thanks for the answer, I am just, always, curious as to how someone comes to their conclusions of watts used/spl/freq response of their system. Thanks,Bob 
New Gallo 3.5's
DFWATT said "By really high volume levels I mean something like 50 to 100 W per channel. In other words not deafening but just realistic sound levels. I don't think I'm exceeding 90-95 db in my large room."Hi Doug, how do you know how many watts o... 
Can I match or beat my digital, and at what cost?
I don't think you can even get close for $1000 new. Used you can get close but you have to up your allowance a bit. I think that at $1,500 used prices you can have a fine phono system (complete). Less than that, they become more disposable/plastic... 
Can I match or beat my digital, and at what cost?
Well, it will cost some money.....Bob 
"Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality?
An excellent thinking mans post. I hope this dose evoke some good discussion. You are onto something!You said "they did not, as it seems, stick too well to a reasonably flat amplitude response… ah ha."That is a real AH-HA moment. Stick with itBob 
phono preamp with volume?
You are not limited to a phono preamp with built in volume control. You can use any phono preamp you like just add a pair of high quality stepped attenuators such as Goldpoint etc.. between your preamp and amp, just as you would if you were adding... 
Seeking turntable upgrade advice
Madfloyd said, "Having changed every component in the past 3 months (including cabling, power conditioning) it’s resolving to the point that I can finally hear differences in cables and......."THEN HE SAID"I might be close minded here, but I'm not...