mapman
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| Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened? Not much demand for it these days apparently, though I tend to agree linear tacking is a very desirable approach in theory for tracking a record but it has to be realized well in a product that people have good reason to buy. Although turntables h... | |
| The Future of Audio Amplification GaN, aside, I definitely recommend people always seek out and consider the latest and greatest technical innovations that can clearly help move things forward, Class D or otherwise, especially before dropping big bucks on older technology alternat... | |
| Need speaker suggestion for a larger room! Consider OHM Walsh www.ohmspeaker.com Massive "sweet spot" so many can enjoy the music from most any location in the room. | |
| Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound? Ear cleaning kit $12 at Rite Aid. | |
| The invention of measurements and perception Right and none have anything remotely resembling flat response like a good microphone used for measurements. | |
| Brilliant Pebbles, a new tweak, cheaper than high end cables. OK!!!! Hey corn pone! Do your part now. | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? I have Bel Canto c5i based on fairly recent Icepower module. Probably the most easy on the ears SS amp I have ever had. I've used it with a variety of speakers, some that can lean towards being a tad fatiguing with the wrong amp.No reason to st... | |
| The KEF LS50 price drop has me considering a small system for my office. Suggestions? I'd say any good quality amp 80-100w/ch or more won't hurt, robust with good current delivery, damping factor, not unusually low, should work well. Does not seem a natural to match with a tube amp but not to say a good one with enough power mig... | |
| The KEF LS50 price drop has me considering a small system for my office. Suggestions? I mention the active ls50 option mainly because the ls50 sound seems to vary a lot depending on amp and I read KEF nails that for you with the active version for only ~ 1K more.I have the passives and have heard them sound meh on some amps and wow... | |
| The KEF LS50 price drop has me considering a small system for my office. Suggestions? You could build around the active version of ls50 and save space and money invested. | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? Sunshine is a good thing. | |
| Kef LS50 and foam port plugs I have the plugs in. If I did not use a sub with them plugs would come out to extend the bass. | |
| Favorite band or artist of all time? Bach or Johnny Cash....not sure. Maybe Duke Ellington. | |
| Brilliant Pebbles, a new tweak, cheaper than high end cables. My dog Bam Bam thinks the world of Pebbles. Just kiddin. Yes my dog’s name is Bam Bam and there have been pebbles around on occasion when I had the music playing (in fact I am looking at some now and Bam Bam is prone at their feet) ) but not these... | |
| The Future of Audio Amplification Geez the guy who knows how to make good ones that have been successful likes them and the ones that don’t and make other stuff that must compete are not sold. What a shocker! Why is your name not in that article George? Oh and the guy who has done... |