d_edwards

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Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
Hey Matt,So far its been fun trying something a little different, I forgot to mention that the best tracking arm/cartridge will usually have subjectively less bass, this is one area (of many) where perfection can be a negative in the perceived sou... 
Great bass from a linear tracking arm?
My tone arm project uses servo controlled captured linear tracking wand, with a laser to adjust the arm for warping and off center pressings, driving the cartridge perfectly though the grooves. eliminating much of the variablility in different pre... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Finally;MartinsV;Where do people like you hang out?! because it is refreshing to see such insight and understanding, that I must admit that I share, well actually harbor your thoughts. Its always risky to be so certain, but for all the negativity ... 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
McGrogan, I'm gone, no more audio selling for me, just like mixing it up a little.Coaching Football these days, something where the outcome is not subjective and winning means I don't have to suffer fools or discount my salary. 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
George my quintessential doesn't get it guy! All that "room" isn't keeping them in business now is it? Does your boss ask you to wiggle on your salary? Don't you have some wiggle room?, certainly you're not worth what you make all the time right?S... 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
Drubin,I made the sale, my point to the client was that I was all the "edge" he needed and the fact that his behaviour did impact the type of advice and products he would be shown. I sold him stands at cost to make him feel his edge :).Cheap peopl... 
will my subwoofer suffer from a long power cord?
Carol Co, 12 guage 3 wire at parts express w/ marinco ends and your done $55If you like PE has braided loom tubing and shrink wrap to dress up the cable should you fell the need to dress it up.Power Cords usual effect is mechanical not electrical,... 
If you had to pay full retail, would you...???
Let me explain something most audiophiles really have trouble with;This is a true story;Customer calls me says he's going to buy $3600 speakers (brand Y)(which the dealer was going to discount 20% this was undisclosed) I said to him I had much bet... 
Bose Wave Music system
"have the all new Bose Acousic Wave Music System 2 and Its the best small system on the market! You can even compare it with BIG home stereo systems up to $5,000.00 ! "LOL, perspective is everything; and I bet you can compare the Bose to home syst... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
For clarity sake I think its important to note that I don't disagree with what Duke is stating other than how he is applying these theories to the subject as all encompassing explanations which is the only area I disagree. The deviation from ideal... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Duke,What exactly would be the benefit to me in explaining my research to you?and thanks for the apology.Too bad we never met, Warner imaging and ATC both almost flew me to see you so you would "get it", how's that for a 'round about, people willi... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
"Rather than my risking mis-interpreting your position, in the interest of continuing our discussion in a dedicated thread, would you clarify exactly what you see as detrimental about the backwave energy of the SoundLabs?" Its the backwave energy ... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Duke;I know how convenient it is to think I've never heard a Sound Lab M-1 or U-1 but you forget that these speakers are almost unchanged for 25 years or more, It hasn't been difficult to get to hear a Sound Lab when their have been dealers and cl... 
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
Duke,This thread is about the Manger driver and Manger speakers. Your marginally factual, misleading post and assumption about how I came to my opinion is poor form. Maybe you should ask me to clarify my position so you understand what I'm talking... 
Bryston SP2 vs Meridian 861
Absolutely, the 861 is Meridians best 2 channel DAC, it just comes standard with bonus channels.I know your speakers are not digital yet, one day soon they may be. My new ones have a digital crossover, so my signal is digital through my Meridian a...