Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI was sold on the Benchmark, but you're right, it isn't a surprise that I let it go. I just kept finding discs, mostly poorly-recorded ones, that sounded better on the CD5x. Interesting about your ... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI've simplified my system a bit (got rid of the TeddyCap and Benchmark DAC and added a Creek headphone amp). At the risk or having my audiophile license revoked ;), I have to say that I'm happy wit... posted almost 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyBefore the Benchmark, I tried the Rega DAC. It was good, but I still preferred the CD5X. So, when I bought the Benchmark, I wasn't really looking to replace the CD5X. But I find that I'm listening ... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI had the same experience with the Dynaudio X12s I had for awhile. Great speakers. I imagine that the 1.3SEs, with your amp, are even better. But I find that I gravitate toward speakers that make t... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Blake's SystemWhat a beautiful setup. I'm really intrigued by the the speakers. I've never seen them before, and they look amazing. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI did go from K/IIs to J/IIs. They're probably as big as my space can handle (23x13x10 vs. 18x11x9). The J/IIs go lower, of course, but the biggest difference is that they're more relaxed than the ... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlySystem edited: New old speakers and a new photo. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlySystem edited: Just added the Rega DAC. Superb streaming Apple lossless files and Pandora via the Squeezebox. Also giving the CD5X a run for its money using a DVD player as a transport. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI couldn't be happier with the K/IIs. The quality of the bass is phenomenal. They don't go very low, but bass and drums sound like actual instruments. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlySystem edited: Pulled my old tape deck out of a closet. Easy addition of 200 albums to my collection, and the kids love it. Doesn't sound great, but not half bad. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyAbsolutely. So far, so good. The boys were rocking out to Radiohead's The Bends tonight before bed; a couple of nights ago it was The Strokes. They're excited for the new releases. My seven-year-ol... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyI moved the speakers forward a bit on the console (just 5.5 inches, from 2.5 inches from the back wall to 8), and, wow, what an improvement. Better all around, but greater clarity and better bass i... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Analog HavenI really like the look of your system, and I bet it sounds fantastic. I recently picked up some Snell K/IIs and have been very pleased with them. I imagine the E/IIIs would be a big step up. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyThanks, Mapman. (Btw, your system is great.) I think it's easy to get fooled into thinking that a compromised setup is good enough. The Dynaudios were a big improvement on the Quad 11Ls they replac... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Music RoomBeautiful system and room. I envy your vinyl rig, and the rack is fantastic. Thanks for your comment on mine. I'm still stunned by how good the Snells sound -- I really hit the jackpot with them. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyIt is interesting, and I was torn because the Dyns are very fine speakers. I really think that it's about the room (and maybe the electronics). I'm curious enough about how the Dyns would sound wit... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlySystem edited: I'm trying out a pair of Snell K/IIs (my Dynaudio Excite X12s are in the closet). My sense is that the Dyns are better speakers, but the Snells beat them in my room. Positioning is t... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
humble beginningsI really like the look of your system -- and the room (love the blue walls). Very nicely done. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryVery nice looking system. Good luck with the 'phones. For me, it's about comfort as much has anything else. I've tried to switch, but keep coming back to AKGs. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlySystem edited: New photo with Dynaudio speaker bases. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Pure SimplicityYou might check out MShelving from Loadbearing. I like mine (there's a photo on my system page). posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryLove to see a new photo ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Pure SimplicityThat's an incredibly good looking system! posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Turn Turn TurnVery sharp system -- it puts the setup I had in grad school to shame. I'm guessing that you mostly listen to vinyl? If you have a significant cd collection, there are great deals to be had on used ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlySystem edited: New photo (with Herbie's Thin Fat Dots). posted over 14 years ago | View comment |