albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemMatt. Do the Mega's really need so much power? I can't seam to find an efficiency rating on the Megalines anywhere, but these line source speakers are usually fairly eff... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMattnshilpI don't mind using a sub woofer if it is closely and accurately matched to the mains, but I would prefer not to as I find the performance more seamless without ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
JJs ConundrumMy kind of guy, a music lover. If I were more familiar with your speakers I could hear your system in my head :^). The rest is all stuff I've heard dozens of times, I'll bet you have great ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHello Matt,The room you describe should sound good and support any of the speakers your considering, particularly if Rives has a hand the process.As for speaker differences, I have expe... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDmurfet, regarding:I must admit to struggling to try to understand the line sources snippet! My question related to RPG panels (I have just got seven installed myself) wa... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikes, your question is out of my experience range, I don't know the rules for crossover point and number of drivers where the design is considered a "true" line source . As for ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDmurfet, Sorry, I just realized I did not respond to your comments about my room treatment. I have a good friend in the acoustics business who offered his services for free while my room wa... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemDmurfet,Rather than me guessing at the definition, see the quoted text below from linkwitz lab, a good authority on speaker and room design.Design of line sources... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI am envious, please don't tell me you met Bill Evans too. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikes, if your feeling adventurous, the earliest album by Lee Morgan, "Lee Morgan Indeed!," is a sleeper that's also been recently reissued. Same heavy vinyl and deep black backg... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikes, I bought my LP off Ebay too, perhaps there were two Illinois Jacquet for sale there. I have little fear of this title being a disappointment, I have other LP's of him. If I were to ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYea, an original from the 1950's and supposed to be in VG+ condition. If the music is as good as you say, I owe you a recommendation. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWell Zaikes, lets hope your right about the Illinois Jacquet album. I just purchased a copy of "Swings the Thing." Should have it in about a week. posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikes, your comment.(The advice of mine I was referring to was using identical amps for all four speaker inputs as opposed to different kinds for bass and treble. Given ... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThat is indeed some interesting stuff Eldartford. Wish I could have seen one of those big computers with all the tubes. You didn't save any did you ? Might be worth big bucks now.Wonder wha... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemZaikesPathetic, but fairly cool. But pathetic. I did score an Illinois Jacquet on Verve. I think I have that album. It it the one with his likeness a... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemRight Eldartford, I know the idea is old, Audio Research is a recent product in relationship to your 1955 experience. Tubes were used for many things since they are such a mature technology... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSorry Bruce I have not had a chance to hear the NuForce. I have heard the Manley your considering and consider that a good option. I like the Manley sound, which is no surprise as Manley an... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemBruce, I had Sound-Labs before the Dali, a tough act to follow as they are seamlessly integrated from top to bottom, with very low distortion. I choose the Megaline after seriously consider... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemEldartford, yes, the speakers are separate cabinets that lock together. I covered that in my review at Positive Feedback a year ago.As for a real bargain and great performance in a line sou... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemBruce30, perhaps the phrase should be "everything bigger in Denmark," that's where the Dali's are made :^).I don't know how many Megalines there are in Denmark versus the USA, but... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJukes, funny you mention that. I've dreamed of placing a screen there many times.I have a few obstacles though. My ceiling vaults from 8 feet to 12.5 feet, so any screen would have to be mo... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCome on Ray, saving a seat for you.I have red and white wine, single malt scotch and lots of import beer (did I miss anything?). Oh yea, lots of music too, received about 50 LP's in the las... posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYour welcome Ray. Wish you could come listen with me, maybe a trip will bring you to this part of the world. posted almost 20 years ago | View comment | |
painterGreat system, for the eyes and the ears. One of the guys in my audio group has the Kharma Exquisite 1De. love those speakers ! posted almost 20 years ago | View comment |