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| Does room size affect volume and bass? As Panzrwagn describes the situation, the dealer is correct that you will need less acoustic output of the speaker to achieve the same volume level in the smaller room. The question that cannot be easily answered is: will that be enough? If you... | |
| Custom Window Sound Blockers For very large windows/sliding doors, there are sound blocking drapery that is used in hotels/motels that can absorb some of the sound. Search Amazon for sound proof curtains. | |
| Synthesis Amplifiers: One of High End's Best Kept Secrets? Given clear instructions, I don't think it is hard for anyone to bias their amp themselves. But, the problem is that it is hard to gage how experienced is the person attempting this, how much experience they have with a multimeter, and there is a... | |
| What speakers work with low wattage class A amps What you can drive with 25 wpc depends a lot on how large a room you have, how close to the speakers your listening chair is located, how load you play your system, and how much you are willing to compromise on sound quality during the very brief ... | |
| Horn speakers with Imaging? Most speakers can be made to image quite well--it is mostly a matter of placement of the speaker in the room and the placement of the listener in the space. I've heard truly massive horn systems image beautifully, even in surprisingly small rooms... | |
| Distinctly Digital Forever? I think Audio Note DACs your description of what is desirable more than do most other high end digital gear. The prices of their gear goes pretty high and that range is almost entirely the result of using higher quality parts for the analogue pos... | |
| Synthesis Amplifiers: One of High End's Best Kept Secrets? I had a very interesting afternoon at the Synthesis dealer in my area. He is someone who believes that amps make a huge difference such that systems with “modest” speakers can sound spectacular with the right amplifier. To prove his point, he ha... | |
| What are some good things to do when going to an audition Some stores that will allow auditions of electronics will not allow auditions of speakers. Speakers are bulky things with very delicate (easily damaged) finishes. It is so common for someone to accidentally bump the cabinet and cause damage. I... | |
| Synthesis Amplifiers: One of High End's Best Kept Secrets? It is great to hear about someone satisfied by a purchase, particularly one that I personally like as well. I know someone who traded in some quite new $70k+ electronics for the new Synthesis separate power amp and linestage which are a step up f... | |
| What are some good things to do when going to an audition The most important thing to remember when going into any store and asking for their time is to be friendly and respectful. There is nothing worse, from the dealer's perspective than someone who is expecting to be ripped off and is spoiling for a ... | |
| Synthesis Amplifiers: One of High End's Best Kept Secrets? The new amp and linestage are terrific sounding components. Like the A100s, a local dealer has had quite a few "shocking" trade-ins of very expensive gear for these items based on the sound. Off hand, I cannot think of commercial, non-custom mad... | |
| Synthesis Amplifiers: One of High End's Best Kept Secrets? I like that integrated amp a lot. It has enough power for just about any application. It sounds full, authoritative, dynamic, and warm, without sounding murky. As you noted, the built in DAC is not just something thrown in to sweeten the pot; i... | |
| What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead? This might be extreme overkill, particularly in terms of the blinged-out looks, but the Artisan Fidelity reconditioned Garrard 401 is something to aspire to: https://www.artisanfidelity.com/new-products/garrard-401-statement#:~:text=Garrard%20401... | |
| Tube tester? One more issue with older testers: the need for calibration. Older testers have to be occasionally calibrated. There are not that many service people that can properly calibrate an old machine. I know someone who does this. He said that it is ... | |
| What's A Good Upgrade From A Manley Steelhead? A new belt is about the only thing that would be needed to keep the Basis in fine fiddle. I own a Basis and I have heard the Phantom on a different Basis table. Both the arm and the Basis table are designed to maximize damping of vibration, both... |