System to dateAwesome, great work! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Decent system, tiny apartmentDark is dark whether it's solidstate or tubes. I think what others refer to as warmth is a slight thickness or glow through the vocal range...but that's kind of overstating it. You may try & write ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
DIY Krell CloneAaaahhhh...(a look of dawning comprehension on my face...) gotcha, I remember this system! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Decent system, tiny apartmentHey Diz,I have heard the ASL MG-Si (not the latest "dt" version with a $300 higher pricetag though) and it is quite powerful sounding with lots of the slam I was talking about. At... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Decent system, tiny apartmentI can appreciate that the ongoing cost of tube replacement is a real factor but I suspect that once you find the right one you won't mind so much...that said, I would encourage you to play around w... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Wyred 4 Sound SystemTreat the room. Do Echobuster's Cornerbusters ($160/4pack) in all 4 corners and put down area rug(s) & pad(s) over your floor exposing only 18" around the perimeter of your space as well as th... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Big Speaker!That looks like a really fun vintage system, excellent choices, congrats! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
All I can handle so far....Hello Dave, to answer your plea for recommendations on a universal player look out for Cambridge audio's player currently in development (they make really great sounding stuff for cheap! Also, you ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Low watt DIY blissKudos on the very complicated (detailed) design of your system & gorgeous modern aesthetic! I was just wondering how you combat the seemingly endless series of hard surfaces & slap echoing that mus... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Low watt DIY blissKudos on the very complicated (detailed) design of your system & gorgeous modern aesthetic! I was just wondering how you combat the seemingly endless series of hard surfaces & slap echoing that mus... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Decent system, tiny apartmentHey Diz, quality gear! It's no wonder you're complaining about the sound being "polite" & "laid back" when you're pairing a really sweet tube preamp with a very neutral controll... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
OmnipotentialHi Razzz, I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner - I thought I'd set this up to get an email if someone posted on my thread. I can very highly recommend these speakers. They have outstanding sta... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
DIY Krell CloneCool diy system...it's so hard to find decent speakers in white don't you think? posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Lungissimo Sound!If I may make a suggestion, I think you'd really enjoy the smooth mellow sound of the Quad L series (or the L2 series) speakers. Nice rig! posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sounds Good For NowYeah, finally somebody that knows how to correctly place his speakers, good for you Grimace. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
David's EscapeDhel, You are quite wise to entertain the notion of diffusion over absorption as diffusion - it is usually more $$$ though. Try to think of sound in terms of echoes. As I u... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
David's EscapeI noticed you don't sit very close to your speakers - it may be really beneficial to put up a couple of absorbers on the low ceiling to kill the early reflections (& help those Vandies disappear.) ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment Living SSDid I read that right???...you actually move your speakers out now sometimes? WOW! ;D posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
relief from med school!I think you're starting to see that a good setup is cumulative. Unfortunately, stereos will NEVER be able to equal a live performance - but it can recreate A LOT of what the recording engineer orig... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
skutelosImproving the room/speaker interface is essential but have you ever tried those Echobusters Cornerbusters ($190 for 4.) They really do smooth out shoutiness & harshness like you wouldn't believe...... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
David's EscapeYay, no more listening to music in a square closet!...Congratulations David! Keep us updated on your progress. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
I believe I have arrived...Haha, I used to have that Project Playlist thing on my Myspace page! I love your music; we have similar tastes it appears. You got a mighty sweet system too, cheers! posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Small Room but Good SoundWhere did all your photos go?...Can't see 'em! posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Micro Utopia Be + YBA Passion IntegreLiuhao,>Those Mondo Traps are designed so you can fill up your room with 'em. I'd suggest EchoBusters if want more absorption with fewer panels, also, you can call and speak with someone di... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Micro Utopia Be + YBA Passion IntegreI agree with the gentlemen above with a couple of exceptions. First, I don't agree that you need absorption/diffusion on the wall behind you (as you sit) I believe you should put absorption... posted about 18 years ago | View comment |