stanwal
Responses from stanwal
| High-end amplifier clarification? The amp must have at least one end 3 feet off the floor; this classification method is as accurate as any other you are likely to find. High End is in the ear of the beholder and nowhere else. | |
| Can room acoustics amplify the sound of speakers? The tube one is up for sale. At least in this system the SS DAC was better; YMMV. | |
| Can room acoustics amplify the sound of speakers? Just last night we compared my SS Dac with , I believe, 5534s with a $9K tube dac. No contest. Saying all op amps are bad is like saying all tubes are bad, all cone speakers are bad, etc. If there is one single rule in audio it is that APPLICATION... | |
| How do Ohm Walsh speakers compare to Maggies? They are very different judging by my memories. Planars excel in image placement, omnis in image size, by necessity these work against each other to some degree. While both may be good , and "non boxy" , the very different ways they create the sou... | |
| Phono stages under 800 to compete with ARC PH3 It is always a good thing to stay with what you already know you like; something different is something different, which you may or may not like. | |
| Can room acoustics amplify the sound of speakers? What often happens is room reflections either cancel or reinforce different parts of the musical spectrum. I have been using room treatments and found that by placing them in different positions the sound changes dramatically. Several of the compa... | |
| Will a good power cable replace the need for a PC? Mrtennis, that was definitely a fault! LOL | |
| What CDP gets really close to vinyl? Agree with the above about source material, really great CDs get close. Get a copy of "Equinox" , which was recorded with superior technology to see what can be done. | |
| Will a good power cable replace the need for a PC? As to power cords, they sound quite different to me but vary considerably with application and system; still a lot there not fully understood. Worth spending some money on or making up yourself but some of the prices are very high. | |
| Halide Design - MF X-DAC v3, vs Benchmark DAC? There was a test of several DACs on both computer audio and CDs a couple of years ago in HIFICRITIC. The Benchmark was beaten fairly decisively by the MF V-DAC. I use one myself which I purchased after reading the review and have been very happy w... | |
| MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge To get back to serious business; there are conflicting notions about what is "RIGHT" in audio. Some, including my esteemed sparing partner, think that all that is necessary to lift the scales from the eyes of the erring is for them to hear THEIR s... | |
| MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge I doubt it; I just got the following message:No you won't Stan. You want no part of a physical confrontation. I'm in far better shape than you. You have no idea what you'd be getting into. Be that as it may, if you really want a shot at the title ... | |
| MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge Nandric, I took your meaning to be that my conviction that cheaper MCs work well as arising from sour grapes that I could't afford expensive ones. The joke part arises from a glance at the absolutely indefensible amount of money I do have in equip... | |
| MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge I have just received an email from you know who accusing me of personal cowardice. How interesting! Is this intended to make me jump on a plane and travel to the rock under which he resides? I had thought physical confrontation had gone out of sty... | |
| MM Cartridge or MC Cartridge If the shoe fits wear it. A review of your posting history will reveal a farrago of insults directed at anyone who has disagreed with you, You would be funny if you were not so pathetic. |