Shoestring audioSystem edited: The replacement of the NAD 1600 pre-amp with the C160 is probably the last change I will make. The most noticeable improvements are increased bass extension, tighter imaging, and a s... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Budget AudiophileVery nice system; $$$ well spent! You don't mention what sources you are using (CD, MP3, etc.). I have found that the DacMagic is pretty good at improving the sound of lower bitrate source material... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioSystem edited: After scouring the Interwebz for a high quality 1M to 2M RCA splitter in a 3' length with no success, I searched the forums and found a recommendation from Bdgregory that the Parts E... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioSystem edited: I wanted to be able to bi-wire/bi-amp the Quads, so I decided to get a couple of C272s when available at a good price. I'm currently bi-wiring with the amps bridged to mono, but I wa... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Kef Q700 Budget SetupNice setup. Jaxwired is right on about getting a DAC to give you some options. I'm very happy with the Cambridge Audio DacMagic. With 3 inputs (1 USB and 2 either digital coax or toslink) and a tos... posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioThe vinyl resurrection project will be going forward in the coming weeks. Once again WGH at AudioCircle was a tremendous help and pointed me to instructions, calibration tools and some tips on how ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioI've settled in to a comfortable arrangement now that seems to provide the best imaging and soundstage given the limitations of the room dimensions. I had the speakers toed in originally and decide... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioChazz, thanks for your comments. I'll have to keep an eye out for some large stones that I can get for cheap or maybe borrow just to see the difference. They will certainly have to be hefty to be a... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioSystem edited: Changed the layout of my living room and updated pictures to match. Imaging is pretty good although I'm sure that I will continue to make small adjustments to speaker placement in th... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioThe amps were getting a bit hotter than I liked, so I used a DakiOm DIY tweak to create some vibration dampeners that provide better air circulation. I can't really say that the vibration dampening... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioSystem edited: Added the Koss headphones since they are essential for late night listening. My downstairs neighbors are very tolerant of my musical mania but there are limits. And comfort is an int... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioSystem edited: Added the Cambridge Audio DacMagic and took some new photos of the final configuration. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audio@Jaxwired: Thanks for the comments. I read through some of your other posts here and I like your positive and enthusiastic approach.My relationship with Ruth and her family spans over three... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioWhich brings me to my current system. I love the Quads. They sounded great in the showroom and even better at Karen's house. I was certainly happy that Ruth's vision had been realized, but I really... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioNot long after I wrote the previous story, I followed it up with this:I've told the story about her speakers and our search here in the US many times now, but the ending has changed and I w... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioJust over a year ago I wrote this after Ruth lost her battle with lung cancer:One of the interests that Ruth and I shared is the enjoyment of music but the old school way: big, high fidelit... posted about 14 years ago | View comment |