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| Where is Wright Audio? Correct, John. Different company. | |
| Where is Wright Audio? Hifiharv is correct. The company ceased operation upon George's death.I'm listening to one of George's Signature series amps right now. Outstanding product. | |
| Opus 21 CD vs Mac Mini... Opus wins Believe your ears. That's all that matters. | |
| Shindo Amplifiers and Audio Note Loudspeakers? new | |
| Shindo Amplifiers and Audio Note Loudspeakers? 01-25-10: SamacTvad, I'm guessing the speakers are on the short wall and toed in?Correct. They are toed in so the axis crosses about three feet in front of the listening position. This is Audio Note's suggested set-up (crossing 2-4 feet in front o... | |
| Shindo Amplifiers and Audio Note Loudspeakers? The room is rectangular...roughly 12 x 16, and the speakers are in corners, about 4" from the side walls and about 18" from the rear wall. Positioning has changed over the first two weeks including being closer to the rear wall, and the present po... | |
| Shindo Amplifiers and Audio Note Loudspeakers? Placement was pretty much finalized this weekend, although the placement will be tweaked if any element of the system changes, which is likely knowing my pattern of experimentation. I find that any change, including speaker cabling or power cablin... | |
| Tubes vs. solid state. I believe one sane audiophile locked alone in a room could carry on a SS vs. tube debate all by him/herself without coming to a conclusion.Each approach when optimized yields excellent results, which can be thoroughly enjoyed without hesitation, u... | |
| Speakers to hang on to for LIFE I am honest enough to recognize that I'm not one to keep anything for life, but the Audio Note AN-E SPe HE speakers I recently acquired are as close to lifetime keepers as I've owned. | |
| Best turntable setup for under $300 01-23-10: JetterDon't buy any gear off eBay, its too risky.You have to do your homework, that's for certain.I purchased a beautiful Thorens table on E-Bay. It included the original box, accessories and manual. It arrived in perfect condition. So, ... | |
| Best turntable setup for under $300 I am in agreemet with those who recommend a vintage classic table like an AR or Thorens. If you buy one that has been reconditioned, then you will be able to use it, enjoy it, and learn about analog. When you are ready to upgrade, you will likely ... | |
| McLaughlin/Corea - "Five Peace Band Live" Always appreciate your suggestions, Duane. They stretch my horizon. | |
| McLaughlin/Corea - "Five Peace Band Live" 01-23-10: VinylvinI saw the show at Berklee in Boston but withBrian Blade on drums, I thought he fit betterthan Vinny.I saw Brian Blades with the group as well, in Nashville. Interesting that you preferred him. I think Vinnie takes them to a new l... | |
| What to choose????? IMO, the difference in sound between the Cary and Esoteric likely has a great to do with their respective output impedances. The Esoteric is pretty low, which would explain the bass quality and resolution you describe. I don't know the output impe... | |
| Best preamp fpr AR Classic speakers? Get the speaker/amp match correct and the majority, if not all, of your problems with their sound will be ameliorated (within the capabilities of the speakers). I suspect the Nakamichi isn't delivering enough power into the bass frequencies relati... |