ricred1

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Do you trust published gear reviews?
All reviews, print and Youtubers are a form of entertainment for me. No one can tell another person what’s best to their ears.There are no absolutes with audio components, only preferences.  
Pros and Cons of the Gryphon Trident II speakers
Try to listen to a pair of YG Acoustics Sonja 3.3 speakers.  
LFE vs High-level subwoofer connection, for FIDELITY
I've tried both methods and prefer the high-level connection with my current subwoofers.  
My new speakers
kmmd, Thanks! I decided to hold off on my DAC upgrade. I really love the way everything sounds, I’m exactly where I wanted to be for so long....I listen to music and don’t think about anything else. The Sonja’s complete my system and I’m so grate... 
My new speakers
mgrif104,  Thanks. If you ever read any of my post regarding subwoofers, I always say it isn't about the bass of REL's, but how they improve the sound stage and spatial information. I played around with the settings and finally have them right. M... 
AVP 2CH to dedicated 2CH....how big of difference?
I submit you can have both by using a 2-channel preamp with HT bypass. I've tried to put together a decent HT system, but sold it to focus on my 2-channel. I had a Trinnov Altitude and Amplitude 16. I tried them for 2-channel only, but strongly pr... 
Room treatment
Yes, prior to changing from GIK Acoustics to Artnovion Acoustics I took all room treatment out of the room. I realize everything sounded better with room treatment, so I ordered Artnovion panels.  
Subwoofers: Do you turn them off when you are done for the day?
No, they go into standby mode. I turn all of my equipment off when I travel or if there's a bad thunderstorm.   
Room treatment with acoustic panels
Artnovion required panoramic photos and drawing of my room with placement and measurements of the windows and doors too. They used the information to create a replica of my room with the type and placement of the recommended panels. In my opinion ... 
My new speakers
Thanks. I'm 60 years young. I've been building my system since I was 20 years old.  
My new speakers
parkergetdean, Thanks so much for your input. I retired from the Air Force after 28 years and in a year or two I’ll retire from teaching. My approach to system building has always been to upgrade what I could afford, with the ultimate goal of get... 
My new speakers
ghdprentice, Thanks so much for always adding positive contributions to Audiogon threads...much appreciated.  
My new speakers
parkergetdean, Not a wish. I know when enough is enough!   
My new speakers
Last night I looked at my wife and told her that I'm honestly done purchasing audio. Purchasing new speakers has been a game changer that has brought pure joy when listening to music. Last night was the first time my wife has ever listened to musi... 
Is Sound Stage an artifact of recording?
My answer is yes the sound stage is an artifact of the recording and no it isn't. Let me explain my recent experience. I recently switched speakers and both speakers soundstage changes based on the recording. That being said, recordings that  didn...