maineiac
Responses from maineiac
| CDP at $1200- 2000 for this system Also add to the list, Audio Aero PrimaJolida 100A w/underwood level 2 modification ($1800)I admittedly have not heard the AA Prima, but have traded good feedback from warrenh and boa2 on here, check out the threads. A new one can be had at the upp... | |
| Jolida JD100 stock v. modded On the issue of stock vs. modded, I have listened a/b of a Denon 2900 stock (which I own) and an Exemplar mod. Also have demoed a Jolida 100 with an underwood level 2. For sure the 2900 mod added a great deal of performance. The Jolida sounded won... | |
| Listening Fatigue Wow, you guys have re-defined listening fatigue! | |
| Listening Fatigue To me, listening at moderately high volumes for extended periods is no problem as long as the music is smooth and not harsh. Even at low levels, equipment that is bright or harsh can't be taken for long. | |
| Importance of Power Conditioner? I went with a BPT 2 with a dedicated line and it does make a substantial difference in both audio and video. | |
| Upgrade from Jolida JD-100A I live in Georgia but grew up in Maine (near Sugarloaf). | |
| Upgrade from Jolida JD-100A I took the plunge and ordered an AA Prima today! I'll let you know how it goes when I get it in a few weeks. | |
| How do you get to listen to high end speakers? Part of the fun, and sometimes the frustration, of this hobby/addiction is the colorful characters that you end up dealing with. Some are awesome, and others don't seem to give a flip if they ever make another sale to another "idiot" ever again. I... | |
| Upgrade from Jolida JD-100A Howard,Thanks for your thoughtful response. It sure is interesting when it comes down to the wire on a decision like this, i think it can be close because the differences may be so subtle. I just dropped the $ bomb on the wife and after the dust c... | |
| Upgrade from Jolida JD-100A Boa, you mentioned in your original post that the Jolida was open and non-fatiguing. How is your AAP comparing in that regard and overall what are your other impressions. I have not heard the AA Prima, but based on the "buzz" and your post, it see... | |
| Steel shot Did you remove any of the fill material before adding the lead shot? I could only get about 30#s into each speaker. It really helped tighten things up, but I am wondering if I should have removed some of the fill material to make more room? | |
| How often to Audiophiles upgrade their equipment? I was in a high-end shop the other day and this guy comes in asking about a $7K plasma. He was asking about financing options, and mentioned to the sales guy that he had maxed out his credit cards. You could tell that this poor soul had lust in hi... | |
| Problems with U.S. Customs - Watch Out If you were on vacation and bought a peice of audio equipment to bring back, how much would one have to pay in duty? | |
| Subwoofer and Von Schweikert 4 series I have the 4jr's and the VR-S/1 sub and only use the sub when listening to HT. No need for the sub with music. I have experimented a little but I like it better with the sub off for music. | |
| Help wanted choosing speakers and subwoofer The dealer that I went to did not have the Vandy 3A, just the 2ce, which I did want to hear but did not have the opportunity. Both the 2ce and the Thiels (both 1.6 and big brother) sounded a bit dead to my ear, flat. The dealer where I listened wa... |