knotscott
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| cheapest speaker made in the last 10 year that can beat any speaker made before 1970? but it is technology, isn’ it? like computer, right? no? Physics are a huge part of speaker design and function, and that has not evolved. The technology has evolved, but there haven’t been many "breakthrough" advancements that changed the gam... | |
| Best Forum to hear experienced audiophiles exchange thoughts? It’s simply very difficult to gauge where someone is on their journey, or to explain in objective terms what you’re subjectively hearing...I suspect that’s one of the reasons people lean on measurements, which brings us back to the many variable... | |
| Hooked up an old realistic power meter @knotscott Totally believable and consistent with my experience. I’ve gone from 255 wpc to 12wpc, and get much better sound from a better sounding amp. That must have been quite the revelation for you. Granted, it won’t be the outcome in eve... | |
| Hooked up an old realistic power meter Totally believable and consistent with my experience. I've gone from 255 wpc to 12wpc, and get much better sound from a better sounding amp. If that first 1/4 watt is good, the system should sound good. | |
| Integrating speakers into contemporary decor - can WAF ever be overcome? My speakers are large (51"H), and my wife has never been a fan. It's an ongoing point of contention, even after 41 years. She's happiest when they're shoved into the corners, where they happen to sound pretty dead. Most of the time we compromis... | |
| Best Forum to hear experienced audiophiles exchange thoughts? "Audio topics are especially subjective, and very personal" If I were a speaker maker, it would be. But as a user, buyer, I don't find it personal. If I had A speaker and B and someone said here that they suck, I couldn't care less. I care abo... | |
| Upgrading subwoofer It’s going to be a personal decision, and unfortunately I can’t guide you with first hand experience on these two choices. I do know they’re well reviewed, and I’d be inclined to get the bigger one and see how it goes....they don't have to match i... | |
| Best Forum to hear experienced audiophiles exchange thoughts? Audio forums can be tough on several fronts. There’s all the usual conflicts of humans discussing something. Audio topics are especially subjective, and very personal. There are many different views and variables going on, and some people see only... | |
| Turntable recommendation Nothing wrong with dipping your toes into vinyl, and seeing where it goes. You can build a nice collection a little at time. There are solid choices in the $500 range. Much of the quality boils down the cartridge and the phono stage. I've be... | |
| upgrading from Spica TC60's to ?? It might be better to hold off selling your Spica until you've found a worth replacement. I know it complicates the funding, but is a more conservative approach that won't leaving wishing you'd done something differently. Good luck. | |
| Upgrading subwoofer Two subs give you more flexibility for positioning, and addressing room modes. | |
| $50k - $80k Budget…Opinions please. I’d spend most of my time and budget on the finest pair of speakers that floats my boat and works with my room and whatever treatments it will have. Then would pursue proper amplification for them with the features you want. It’s too subjective an... | |
| Amp suggestions for Goldenear Triton One.r speakers I'd definitely want to put some tubes on those...should help get the most of the mids and tweeter on those. Primaluna, Rogue, VTA, Cary, Quicksilver, etc, etc, etc. | |
| Anyone else feel like they are “transported” INTO the music "Nuts"? Maybe, but that's the whole objective here! Well done! | |
| Poll: Most impactful component This hobby is very personal. Then why do we rely on equipment reviews and base our buying decisions on other’s opinions? Every system is different. It must take obsessive iterations in YOUR room and YOUR system to answer this question. That’s the... |