Is this it?The paradigms are nice speakers, but there a lot of really good speakers out there. Take some time to visit some dealers and listen. You might just come back with a new found appreciation for your ... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Chuttt's system ...If you like your cj pre, then why not get an 11 w/ built in phono. I would imagine it would be quite a step up from your nad. posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Modest Home TheatreI've never liked your sub. It doesn't integrate well, and it sounds flabby. I think you should bite the bullet and buy some main speakers that have enough bass in and of themselves. Something like ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment Living SSA totally free improvement would be moving those vandies away from the back wall (like a couple of feet away). And if I remember correctly, vandies aren't shielded, so you're probably going to get ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
The long and winding roadI've been thinking about moving up from my rega p25 to a p9. Could you tell me a little about what you like (and maybe even find lacking) in your p9, especially in comparison to some of your previo... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
stereoDANNice setup. You're right, you did go a little nutzo with the power conditioning stuff (relative to the cost of the rest of your gear), but it sounds like you've got the bug pretty bad, and that's t... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
Modern and Classic - Not Quite Done YetYou might want to consider upgrading your cartridge. I have a p25 and used an elys for a while. A nice cart. for the money, but something like a shure v15 or dyna 10x5 (which I both used) will repr... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
Good Enough for Now (or is it?)They still sound good. However, because of placement issues, soundstage depth and focus have suffered a bit. Not much I can realistically do about this. It's really more a matter of RAF (room accep... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Good Enough for Now (or is it?)System edited: My system has undergone some substantial changes over the last year and I wanted to updage my page with the hope that it will be useful for other relative newbies like myself who are... posted over 20 years ago | View comment | |
Philosophy!I used to own the Cambridge, and while I didn't get to a/b it against the Rega, I was able to compare it with the NAD. I found the Cambridge to be more lively, a bit darker, and more forward in its... posted almost 21 years ago | View comment | |
Good Enough for Now (or is it?)System edited: I've done some rearranging with good results. The speakers are actually further out into the room than the new photo indicates. I'm also enjoying my new cart., which I feel is an ove... posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
DIY RoomThis is very nice looking room and a/v setup; it must be a pleasure to use. Would you mind describing your DIY panel and room lens designs and the effect each had on sound? Thanks. posted about 21 years ago | View comment | |
Good Enough for Now (or is it?)Playtrim,I don't have any experience with highend tapedecks (nakamichi, etc.), but I have owned several consumer-grade decks over the years (NAD, Sony, Yamaha), and the Pioneer really kicks ass... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Good Enough for Now (or is it?)Unsound,Your post prompted me to do some thing I've been meaning to do anyway--experiment with room treatment. I covered up the glass bricks with a heavy wool blanket. And I positioned some pil... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Good Enough for Now (or is it?)Unsound: I have been thinking about two room DIY treatments1) the bass tube traps found on Jon Risch's site2) some easy to set-up and remove panels at the reflection points. Any other i... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment |