ghdprentice
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| Direct reflection for speakers point. I think I understand what you are asking: The point where you can see the speaker’s tweeter in the mirror should generally be near the center of the panel, both horizontally and vertically. The reflection is really an area rather than a precise ... | |
| Is anyone still using a CD Player Typically when one format pulls you back it is because the sound quality in an important way is missing on the new format. So, typically the playback device is missing the natural or organic sound. Streaming was like that until I upgraded my strea... | |
| Computer audio vs outboard DAC for Windows 11 I have been through the journey. Multiple stages over the last couple decades. My computer system now consists of a Totem mite speakers and subwoofer, PrimaLuna integrated, and a Bluesound Node Streamer. I control the system with my computer... bu... | |
| Does high volume collapse soundstage depth? High volume can have a negative effect. Typically when it reaches a volume where room reflections start interfering with the soundstage. You can increase absorption around the room and allow it to play louder with less interference. But in addit... | |
| Longevity of ownership I replaced all my gear about six years ago. But before that I owned and used an Audio Research preamp for twenty years, a Threshold S500 (Pass) amp for fifteen, A Pass x350 amp for fifteen years. At least one or two Audio Research phono stages for... | |
| Qobuz still messed up III. Menuetto. Allegretto Auryn Quartet Haydn: String Quartets, Vol. 8 track 11 3:18. This is Op 54 No. 3 Menuetto Allegretto. This plays all the way through just fine for me. Could you give me the reference to the Schumann... the recordin... | |
| Qobuz still messed up I was thinking perhaps Qobuz has multiple recordings at different resolutions and by me using my Mac I was getting the low res recording. So, I just listened to it with my Aurrender streamer... it played fine. I'll try some of the other ones | |
| the one that got away - how do you handle grief? | |
| Qobuz still messed up @kirkwallace String Quartet number 3... the Finale so 7:24, correct?. No breaks for me. I also listened to the first four movements of the Seventh string quartet. No breaks in those either. I was painting, so just listened on my MacBook. | |
| Linn Linto Phono Stage - Comments Please Sounds like by older LP12 you are talking about nearly 40 years old... The Linto was a pretty good phonostage for the money. The sound was on the precise and detailed side as opposed to the fully fleshed out and organic sound. But getting back... | |
| the one that got away - how do you handle grief? @mckinneymike Beautiful. I am sure it sounds as good as it looks. | |
| Qobuz still messed up I continue to experience no problems with the service. I use two Aurrender streamers, a Blue sound and stream from my iPhone. I use it daily via at least two system. | |
| My system is a time machine Yep, Amped up emotions of youth connect with music in a very different way than later in life and can be windows into the past. | |
| Pros and Cons of the Gryphon Trident II speakers Responding to what sticks out to me first, after, you have owned a lot of really good speakers. Is that having the space open behind your listening chair is a huge benefit. If there was a wall there, then you would be struggling with reflections. ... | |
| tube suggestions/ brand new to tubes Congratulations. Tubed preamps are the way into tubes. It's a wonderful world. I'd recommend listening for a few weeks. Get to know the sound, inside and out of your preamp. Then do some research... AI will likely outline generally which tubes w... |