Ohm F-5015 photosAwesome! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarZman,Thanks for the info. I think I was expecting to hear some coloration (upper bass/midrange warmth?) with the Lore sound relative to Triangle in particular. That might not be a bad thing... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarZman,WHich Tektons did you have?Could you compare the sound to the Triangles?I've considered Tekton m lore as an option to replace my Titus' with something larger and floor ... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Audio AltarZman,IF you are ever interested in another speaker change, let me know. My sisters old Bostons need replacing and I have considered giving her my similar size Tituses ( I gave her the Bosto... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
College Apartment Hifi at ASU"Aren't those floorstanders a little too large for the room?"In college, bigger speakers are ALWAYS better!I found a pic I took of my old college dorm room system back in ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Defunct System in Man CaveI like Duke's approaches and would very much like to hear any of his speakers someday. They would make a nice upgrade to the small Triangle monitors I use in my wife's sunroom perhaps. The smaller ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Defunct System in Man CaveHow do you like the aks? posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Al,I heard a pair of Daedalus speakers at Capital Audifest the other week and liked them very much.Another system there used the same Bryston CD player as you I believe (plus a mode... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
The insanity ends...?Tank,Gotta ask.HAve you ever actually heard MBL speakers?I can assure you if set up properly, they do imaging and soundstage like no other. There is no doubt. Try listening ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Forever Done, Never Done"Danielk, the real issue with class D is I (and many other supposedly biased audiophiles on this site) find class D fatiguing over long listening sessions. "Melbguy1,What ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsI think OHMs factory used to be on Taffe Street in Brooklyn back then, so that rings a bell.Things have come a long way since the 70's all over I would say!HAve never heard Hornings... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More StepsI only mention it here in teh context of the conversation at present and that I feel the OHMs are a different and reasonable option for one that might be looking for a sound that I find captures a ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More Steps"Went back to dynamic speakers,but could never capture the Quad mid range."I liked the Quad MR as well but settled on a pair of larger OHM Walsh speakers for a fraction of the cos... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Simple, clean, and kid-friendlyAfranta,I am very interested in any observations you can share regarding the sound of the benchmark versus SB Touch with its built in DAC.THanks. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Al's Eclectic System -- From 7 Decades!Al, welcome to the sb touch club! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Library listening roomLooks like a gorgeous and functional library/listening space that must be very conducive to long, relaxed listening sessions. Very nice! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of HeavenRebbi,I think I am with you regarding priorities and compromises.I am of the opinion that most of the music occurs in the midrange and that is where our ears are most sensitive, so ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
From Electrostats to Horns -More Steps"I finally got some Avantgardes - Uno Nanos. Absolutely zero hum. They are dead silent and I love it"Nice! posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of HeavenRebbi,Reading some more about the Dulcets, I can easily see how they could well be the perfect fit for you and your room.I read an article by a reviewer who was enamored with the Tr... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of HeavenHi Rebbi.Hope all is well.HAven't heard of those Dulcets, but I think I can see your path and why you are where you are. Sometimes less is more. My smallest speakers, the Triangle m... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
ThresholdI like it!!Must have huge bang for buck!Are they original 3XOs? posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe Audio Desk ultrasonic cleaner has a lot of appeal. Hey, if it works for the dentist with my teeth it should do a mop up job with records I would think.Pricey though. ANything similar bu... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System"Actually the Technics MK3, Pioneer Exclusive and other top performers of that era do test very well. "No doubt they did back then. How about today compared to other conte... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMy only other comment on belt drive/wow flutter is that I recall addressing many an issue with belt drive speed on many a customers table via a good cleaning of the drive mechanism and a belt repla... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemMy understanding is that historically, direct drive tables measured best on average in regards to wow and flutter, but not noise/rumble versus belt drive. Fancy modern plinths and other isolation t... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |