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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I drive a 97 Infiniti Q45 that I put Focal Utopia Speakers and subs into with zapco competion and other high end gear. I alos own a 93 Toyota pickup with a bottom of the bottom of . . . | 939 |
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What's your profession? Age?
26 Putting my system back together after hard times. Im a Multi-talented workaholic. nothing fancy working on a cj pre, parasound halo a23, matrix 804's. I NEED a Velodyne HGS 18 . . . | 547 |
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Why the obsession with the lowest octave
Elizabeth Football, fast cars, big tits, curvy ass babes, big stereos, "hard' rocking bass This is what this all about. I dont care what anyone says, Its a little of showing. . . | 130 |
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Amp more important than speakers?
I personally believe if you get the amplification right on a limited budget and work on a low noise floor you will have the best results. As you go into better speakers they will . . . | 105 |
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Best bargain find ever ?
My all time best scores were a Mark Levinson 332 fully serviced and redone where the owner thought it was broken, and sold it to me for $900 and it turned out to be the rubber . . . | 97 |
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How loud is loud, What DB is actually loud?
Ok I wrote that one pretty quick, I listen to mostly rock rap hip hop funk old school that needs some punch. I am planning on using 2 subwoofers I was looking at the quad esl's . . . | 51 |
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thoughts while listening
You have a hot daughter | 41 |
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A warning to all about HUGE Subwoofers
Hi I did the first post, I realized after I posted that while the test tone was the first Eye-catcher er Ear-catcher was the test tone. I then threw on E-40 (Local Bay Area Rapper. . . | 37 |
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Is there any bad sounding high-end gear--?
I personally agree completely that the 90's were the best time for audio based on several facts. The Computer revolution had made many parts available and resources for higher . . . | 36 |
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Speakers that are RAP music proof
You guys are awesome, My cousin has fond memories of the 901's in his dorm back in the 80's, Cerwin Vegas were awesome when I was a kid and I would call them great beer drinking . . . | 33 |
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A tale of WAF
On a side note I got lucky in that my dad is a former elctronics technician (He took the job just to understand specs) My plan is to build my system with my dad so that when I . . . | 31 |
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Know of any true bullet proof equipment stories?
Bifwynne I completely agree, I luckily have an amazing local tech/salesman/speaker builder who is a friend and I can bribe with beer. I firmly believe in building relationships . . . | 26 |
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Hearing loss Temporary or more permanent?
Ok I Feel better as I know I am pretty much pushing High 80's most of the time I play loud. By the way Thorman Im 26 and all of a sudden at the coffee shop the other day there . . . | 25 |
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Amps that can Rival A Levinson No. 332 around 3K?
I appreciate all the Info and views. It seems like I am going to have to pick a Pass amp and compare and see what I think. I can say I do believe everything is system specific as . . . | 24 |
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Best preamp for 2k-3k
I HAVE SEEN A FEW CONRAD JOHNSON PREMIER 16LSII'S FOR 3000-3200 IN THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS. I have to say it is the most beautiful preamp I have heard to date in my limited . . . | 24 |
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JM Labs, Focal Diablo Utopia VS. Micro Utopia BE
also to ask another question, While the price of labor is less expensive in Asia, at what point does it become more cost effective to buy American VS Foreign I personally am . . . | 23 |
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child-free environment?
I dont have kids so No and No Im 26 and youll notice my generation just isnt into it. A big part is after researching audio history you have great names from the past like Fisher. . . | 23 |
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1st time buyer: Paradigm vs Revel vs B&W vs ?
B&W Matrix 804's, Look them up, I own a pair and am so satisfied. They do well under decent electronics and do great with great electronics. I have had them hooked up to tubes, . . . | 22 |
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What are some good tube amps that rock? KT88's?
Oh does anyone have any experience putting KT88's in either a CJ Premier 11A or Premier 1? Thanks again Toby | 21 |
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State of the art CD player? Only if you do this.
I would just like to point out a couple things in my humble views of CD players. I bleieve the most important aspect of a CD player is the transport beyond all else. It seems as . . . | 21 |
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Best Tube Pre-Amp under 4K
I have to recommend The Conrad Johnson Premier 16. It has the most beautiful sound I have heard to date | 20 |
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Help with a first tube amp Please
Look for deals locally. I would highly recommend the rogue gear. My buddy sells it and talked it up. I bought a stereo 90 amp to try it out and was impressed (Im selling it for . . . | 20 |
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Can you overpower a speaker
I appreciate your answers, Stan It makes all the sense, the only reason Im sticking with the MF200 is my dad bought it for me for christmas many years ago (We dont really do . . . | 19 |
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B&W in best buy
As much as I hate to say it, Its a good and bad thing. I guess there will be more people actually exposed to a decent HI-FI and Theater. With a little luck local dealers will be. . . | 18 |
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Bi-Amping 2 Interconnects or Y Cable?
Thanks a million Al. I have been trying to find that review for years, I dont know if they just finally posted it or what. Thanks a miilion Toby | 18 |
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Good old fashioned house rocker
System edited: I sold all my gear as the economy hit, Now Im gonna rebuild bigger and better and badder than ever before. I listen to rock rap and alot of other stuff in that . . . | 16 |
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Filling a 6600 Cu. ft. room
Basicly I am building a barn, I am going back and forth on putting a listening room in (Expensive) or just putting my stereo on one side of the house and not having to build any . . . | 16 |
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Ever tried putting a cap inline with RCA for XOVER
Thank you again, This is going into my long term notes. I lucked out and forgot I had a Velodyne SMS-1 Lying around so I am using that as a crossover for now. But I really needed . . . | 13 |
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Help choosing a Conrad Johnson preamp
Hi this is a bit late to add this but for reference CJ will install a new set of main outs for I believe $140 or so if I remember right, it was pretty reasonable | 11 |
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Musical Fidelity Tri Vista DAC, Should I upgrade?
Its great advice, I forgot to mention hwever all my music is on my computer in AIFF Thanks Yall | 10 |
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Using an External Hard Drive as a Music Server
Ok I guess Im wrong, But you your sure you cant network control a hard drive while still keeping the data and remote control seperate but the signal direct from the external hard . . . | 10 |
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What CD drive to use with DAC?
I highly recommend the Denon 1650-AR. As far as transports go cannot be beaten with out spending FAR FAR more money IMHO, They are as bulletproof as a Mcintosh amp IMHO. They sound. . . | 10 |
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Are there any good rock, blues ETC. SACD's ?
Thanks yall, Believe me I want to get into vinyl, Oh man I do, but I hit tough times these days and after moving and living a 36000 mile a year driving life all my favorite CD's . . . | 9 |
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Im looking for Speakers/Sub to play rap mostly
thanks I have to say this wasnt quite taken as I meant, Pro audio is a whole differenct ball game. Im just looking for some speakers and subs that can handle some serious bass . . . | 9 |
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Anyone have any experience in car audio?
I Put way too much money in mine (Focal utopia components and 11" utopia subs run in stereo with a Esoteric Audio E7402 and Zapco Competition gear. All I have to say on this . . . | 9 |
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How sensitive is the B&W Nautilus Midrange?
If its any reference my Tech is also the owner of a speaker company that I will leave unnamed out of respect. He told me the story of hanging out with his buddy and trying to see . . . | 8 |
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Best $550 I ever Spent Mod your speakers
Oh he also coupled the drivers better and used the same screws they use in Wilson Speakers. The bass section was untouched aside from this and it has really tightened my bass up . . . | 7 |
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Can I swap a Stepped Attenuator for a Potentiomer?
Ok, So I Did a lot of searching and as long as you have the same impedance/resistance? you should be good to go? Rather amazing to think a machine could go 100% all the time that . . . | 7 |
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Review: Audio Note CDT 2 Transport
Years later Man I hope you have a job writing somewhere awesome review man | 7 |
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Parasound A-23s in mono or A-21
Hi I personally Own an A23 myself and think its a great amp, I have talked to my local "Audio god" who actually happens to sell parasound and asked him this question. . . . | 7 |
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AC Conditioner thats great for video and bass?
Sorry got caught up, Its simple, I am looking for a power conditioner that tightens up bass, I have found the following do it very well PS audio Ultimate Outlet, Equitech's, . . . | 6 |
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tweaking cross over speaker
I had a local awesome Tech upgrade my old Celestion Ditton 442's for maybe 200-300 bucks and it did wonders. Granted they were from the late 70's early 80's but still. Hey used . . . | 6 |
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Hibachi-II Mono Block Ampifiers
I know nothing about them but a quick glance and overall thought Receivers suck, they just do, You go into any decently built/designed 2CH amp and it will smoke a receiver in . . . | 6 |
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Im putting together a system and need help
Yes i do I mainly listen to old rock but yeah i love old school rap and hip-hop based mostly in the 80's and 90's. Mostly what i am trying to accomplish is a high power system that. . . | 6 |
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MIT 330 shotguns, how do they compare to the newer
thanks Pops. I have to say I think there awesome cables for the same reason. Thanks a million Toby | 5 |
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Does a Powered Sub need a Preamp?
Almarg Thanks a million, Really, I tried and the stats just arent to be had. I was planning on going that route myself as it seemed easiest that way. the computer works perfect . . . | 5 |
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Two NAD 2200 bridged amps w/6 ohm speakers - OK?
I personally wouldnt recommend trying them out running 3ohms as my first thought is that you could possibly strain capacitors and run the life of them down signifigantly, but it . . . | 5 |
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Subwoofer that can blend with Wilson Sophias?
Crna39 That sounds like good living My dream would be a pair of watch dogs. One day I'll make it there I'm sure | 4 |
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Any info on a VTL Utlimate Preamp with MC Please
Dover, VTL It is very fast, A little brighter. I'll be honest my system has been switching around at such rapid pace I'll have to get back to you in a couple days The MC-7 Has . . . | 4 |
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My Halcro MC20
Dude you need a subwoofer. Speakers only give you so much bass. If you want real wallshaking gutwrenching or as I like to call it doing damage to your internal organs bass, Your . . . | 4 |
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Resonant Frequency Tracking Problems please help
Shay Thanks for your response I have a 15HZ and 35HZ Subsonic filter and it still isnt working even at 35, I have no problem whatsoever with digital, just with the table. . . . | 4 |
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Italians do it better?
Hi there I was curious you could tell me of your impressions of your preamp It looks like the gem I have been waiting for | 4 |
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krell kbl vs..krc- hr ?
I owned the KSL and HATED IT!!! It was the most un musical piece i ever had... The hafler 100 preamp SMOKED IT! I have never seen such an overbuilt unit and kept thinking it has . . . | 3 |
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Does anyone know about SF Stereo and Theater?
Thank you kindly Tonykay, Interestingly enough my Name is Toby and my last name is tough to pronounce so I usually go by Toby Kay I really appreciate the info and have heard good . . . | 3 |
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Suitable Low Frequency X-Over for B&W Matrix 804's
Oh this is just for music, Ill throw a movie on now and again but theater isnt a concern for me | 3 |
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Conrad Johnson Premier 4 vs. Premier 11A?
Oh I forgot to say. My speakers are B&W Matrix 804's with with Mundorf Supreme caps for reference Thanks Toby | 2 |
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Really Enjoy the View
Hi there, You wouldnt be interested in sellng you Evolution 2000 would you | 2 |
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system number 2
Focal Electra's first series has come down significantly, I set a friend of mine up with a pair of 905's and they sang quite well. Personally for a budget system Id like to look . . . | 2 |
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Focal 27WX 11" Subwoofer Application
I would agree with you mostly, The only thing here is that my subs are literally designed purely for low output quality, My old Velodyne ULD-15 would probably knock harder. My . . . | 2 |
