Time for updatingI too have learned that placement of VA speakers is the key - more so than any other speaker I have owned. I have my typical day-to-day set up, but then, when I am alone and have the time, I remove... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...Just a follow up, for those that are migrating toward digital files as a primary music source (as I have been doing), I replaced the Bel Canto Link with the Sonicweld Diverter. While the Bel Canto ... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Ocean ParkYou are single, right? You pad reminds me of my first apartement many years ago....and it appears you have your priorties straight...We have the Mac in common now-a-days...Enjoy! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...Yes, it does sound great. I am continually surprised at the results of my continual tweaks and adjust to eek out the last bit of refinement...Most recently, I began to play with the rake of... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...The speakers, the full compliment of Crystal Cabling and the Audio Magic power conditioner all survived the revolution along with the Pass pre....I had all the current equipment for at leas... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...Yeah, we put a lot of effort into this room. I put up crown molding, painted (2) colors, had 20 amp circuits pulled in, etc, etc..But of course, aside from the system electronic components ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...System edited: I have basically did a make over of my room and system, although the system make over took the last 3 years.... See the new pictures and summary....Thanks for looking! posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...I have a pair of the Nagra monopyramids on the way in for a review. I am looking forward to my time with these amps.I will report my findings and a review of the same will eventually be p... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
A Laptop but no CDs, Vinyl or Preamp"After all, its not like the amp, wires, or source actually make a big difference, right? I figured as long as I have good speakers, that was all that really mattered."Yes, that ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Black Music BeautyCongrats! I reviewed the Parsifal Monitor and the Ovations package last year for www.positive-feedback.com. I purchased the Parsifal Ovations and use them as my beloved reference. They are ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
A Laptop but no CDs, Vinyl or PreampYou may not be an audiophile yet -- but you are certainly on the path. Anyone who spends thousands of dollars on speaker cable because they look cool, will soon find themselves spending many thou... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
A Long Journey!How about some comments on those speakers? I tried to get Ridge Street to send me a pair for review on www.positive-feedback.com and we couldn't make it happen...Their "claims" of... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
done until i get a dedicated roomYou are right. She is the better half of that picture...You had to know this was coming. God, I miss SF.... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...Thanks. I have to say, with the recent addition/switch to the NuForce Reference 9 SE "V2" my concerns with my amplifiers have all but disappeared.My VA PO replace a pair of Super ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
So Many Updates and Upgrades...The Distance from the HT to the couch is further then the distance from the recliners to the speakes....The coffee table is temporary and, yes, in a pinch I will move a "special listen... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Hi Fi LifeHuge fan of the Gibbon Super 8s here!!! I think they are far and away the best value in speakers, if not all audio, out there today.I still have mine but it took spending 6x their price to ... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Upgrading Into Audiophile HeavenI really doubt you are "limited" by your current set up in fact, I will guarantee it. Anything beyond what you have defines the law of diminishing returns and in your size room, it de... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemI am a SF fan (both the city and the company), I am sort of waiting for a used paif of Amati's to come up that i can afford.How did you take the reduction in bass when you dropped (gently) ... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
ARC,CAT, SF and JeffI am a SF fan (both the city and the company), I am sort of waiting for a used paif of Amati's to come up that i can afford.How did you take the reduction in bass when you dropped (gently) ... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Jazz in the living roomNorfish-I have the VA Parsifal Ovations on my short list, in fact I am down to the shortests of lists right now. I may take the plunge soon. I have the Peak Consults Incognto X and SF Amati... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Denise and Bryan's SystemMay I ask about you speaker placement? Feet apart? Looks like no toe in? How far away for the speaker plane is the listening position?Thank you in advance, jtb posted over 19 years ago | View comment |