Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Zstokes, I have not upgraded my Sonos. I was going to do that but instead have opted to go with the Empirical Audio Synchro-Mesh reclocker. I like the idea of an external unit so I can use ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...UPDATE: added the Hifi Tuning Supreme fuse to my Accustic Arts Power 1 integrated amp. As expected the changes were subtle. The biggest change was an overall smoothing out of the sound. It's as if ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jeff's 2 channel listening roomCan we get some updated pics and a review please?? I am living vicariously through you! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Artist of the Week:Artist: YunaAlbum: Decorate (ep)Release date: 2010Yuna, is a Malaysian singer with a crystal clear voice. Her music is what I would refer to a folk pop. H... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...System edited: Just replaced my Musical Fidelity M6i integrated with the Accustic Arts Power 1 Mk2. I must admit it was hard letting the M6i go. It was just so musical, easy to listen t... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...[quuote]06-05-13: ErndogI liked the Sophie Barker recommendation and downloaded the Flac version. I was surprised that you get to name your price for the purchase. I wish more audio did that. T... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Artist of the Week:Artist: Neil HalsteadAlbum: Palindrome HunchesRelease date: 2013Following along my previous week's recommendation of Sophie Barker, I thought Neil Halstea... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Spent some time messing around with speaker placement last night just for kicks. Even though I am happy with the overall sound of my system the soundstaging is not where I want it to be. The width ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Almost finishing..Excellent, simple and elegant listening room. I concur with you regarding the Esoteric gear. I used to own the P3/D5 combo. I have since downsized but intend to pick up the K-05 single box unit. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Delayed but not deniedThanks man. I just wish my kids were remotely close to being done with college. They are still in elementary school. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Delayed but not deniedCONGRATS!!!!! I've got a loooong way to go before I reach your state of euphoria! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...I spend a lot of time discovering new music. I tend to favor female, acoustic, singer/songwriters. I try not to limit myself to any one genre. Anyway, I figure I will post my weekly favorit... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
7.1 - Not exactly off the rackWould love to see the finished room and setup! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...05-23-13: MarakanetzD- is the highest grade you can get for not being an audiophileLOL!!! Come on! Old habits die hard! I am trying man...wish me luc... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...Thanks b limo. I am trying hard to keep this rig as simple as possible. So far I am just enjoying music. I must admit I am tempted sometimes to purchase more gear and go down the rabbit hole of bei... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...05-14-13: DaveyfTboooe, the new Olympica 1's do look good. I wonder if they are going to be at the Newport Show; if so, I will definitely give them a listen. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Trying Not To Be An Audiophile...@daveyf, thank you! I love the art work too! Really makes listening to music more enjoyable since I am an "eyes open" kind of guy. I am looking forward to hopefully auditioning th... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemdaveyf, I noticed in your setup, you have no toe-in? Would you mind letting me your speaker placement in reference to width and distance from side and front walls? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemThank you Daveyf. I am beginning to think about room treatments. My listening room is rather small (9x10x9)with a half wall behind the listening position so essentially its open behind me. I am try... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Sonus Faber Guarneri systemVERY nice. I am looking to upgrade my Auditors to Guarneri within the next year or 2. Curious about the addition of Real Traps. Did you just add them behind the speakers or anywhere else? What kind... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)audphile, I was looking at the Pass integrated as well as the Simaudio but I am really trying to avoid the trap of spending too much money on my new system. I find that I spend too much money my ex... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Right now, I have the SF Cremona Auditors. I really wanted to get monitors that I could plug in and just enjoy and the Auditors definitely meet this requirement. Though they do not have the dynamic... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)Audphile, my system currently consists of a monitor connected directly to my Sonos music server. No preamp, no amp, no interconnects. I cant imagine it getting any simpler. I am going to add an int... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)System edited: My system has been completely dismantled. I found myself too focused on being an audiophile and not focused enough on just enjoying the music. I am going to re-assemble a much simple... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Beauty and the Beasts! (deceased)lapierre, have you listened to the Cremona M? Are you interested in the Cremona or Cremona Auditor? Why are you moving away from your Dali's?I will check out the Zu, though I have heard not... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |