Having read with interest the last couple of threads on the merits (or otherwise) of the old Quad 303’s I was inspired to dig out my old one. What I don’t have however is a suitable pre, as I used to use it with a CDP with a good level, volume controlled output. So my […]
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“Since making a spread sheet with my audio system prices, I have been thinking(shocked) about my total investment in cables. My total system retails at $67,000 (Digital and analog front ends included). I purchased all of it here on Audiogon so my investment is about 50%. Of that I have about 10% invested in interconnects […]
I’m very happy with a pair of QUAD 2805’s which I bought new about 1yr ago. I’ve been using a VTL 5.5 Preamp w/phono, LP12, Zeta Arm, BlackBird, Ayre 7E CD, VTL 225 Deluxe Monoblocks converted to 6550c’s w.shunyata Tiapan helix PC’s,Diamond Racing cones on Solid Steel ampstands, Nordost Heimdall speaker cables. Also a Janus […]
I’m going to move my system to another room and have more flexibilty in component location. I have two amps, both Perreaux pmf1150b’s powering Magnepan mgIII’s. What is better: having the each amp near each speaker with short speaker cables and long interconnects to the preamp -or- shorter interconnects and long speaker cables to […]
I’m thinking of getting some semi-decent speaker cable which can be routed easily – thinking one of the QED cables or similar. Anyway, getting these terminated with bananas (especially the Airlock type) pretty much doubles the price – so I wondered whether it’s such a bad thing to simply wire the bare wire to the […]
Can I break in my new power cord by connecting it to a lamp and then leaving it on fulltime? Various threads indicate hundreds of hours of break in time in the audio system, and I don’t want to wait months and months for the benefits. Has anyone tried this method?” MORE
A thread that started in 2015 but I took a look in early 2020 and yes, among the 11 pages of comments, images and observations there are things of interest for Michell lovers and others. Neil / editor Read the entire thread HERE PLEASE VISIT OUR HIFI GLOBAL MARKETPLACE OUR ENTIRE MICHELL ENG. ARCHIVE
With the booming popularity of sound bars, iPod docks, and tiny Bluetooth speakers, it’s increasingly obvious that most people aren’t interested in buying the best-sounding speakers. Other factors, such as the smallest possible size and maximum feature set are higher priorities than sound quality. I go the other way and put sound at the top […]
When a guitar player amplifies his instrument and plays through a speaker, why do recording engineers put a microphone on that speaker instead of a direct connection? Watch Now
Hi everyone, This is my first post here and I am looking for a good tube integrated to power some 4 ohm 89db monitor type speakers(DIY). The market seems to be flooded with possibilities right now(mostly out of China) for my price bracket(under 1K). I am wondering if any of these are going to have […]
Paul McGowan writes: I’ve been answering a lot of great customer questions on Ask Paul. One of them was a simple misunderstanding, but it sparks good dialog. On the DIY forums, a poster suggested he was converting digital audio to analog without the benefit of a DAC and the question posed to me was, “Is […]
Just wondering, with this audio merry-go-round of buying and selling, if anyone has an amp that will be a keeper for life. I haven’t yet but came verrrry close once… 505 opinions HERE
Thread started in 2013 “I have to confess to never having had the pleasure of listening to The Sony XL 88 D (The D stands for diamond cantilever) which was reportedly the most expensive cartridge available in the 80’s. A recent blog update by ‘Audio 16’ (A recommended blog for Western Electric fans and […]
CRAIG GOOD: That no matter how much you spend or how good they are, your speakers will always be the worst part of your system. The job of the transducer is the most difficult in the whole chain. Great speakers with cheap electronics will blow away good speakers with great electronics. That where you place […]
FELLIPE GALLETTA: A hi-fi enthusiast with experience and ownership of high end home and car audio … Audiophiles hate BOSE because as others have mentioned they are more about lifestyle than sound. They are like a poor man’s Bang & Olufsen in terms of market placement. Looks and significant other appeasement over sound. Imagine a […]
Prem Mahendarkar, B.Tech Computer Science & Operating Systems, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (2021) There are 3 key factors thta represent an audio quality. Bit Depth : Acts as the resolution for audio. Sampling rate : No of samples per Bit-depth. (or) simply frame rate for audio. Bit Rate : Total allowance of digital quality […]
CHRIS EVERETT: Basically, no. As long as a speaker cable has enough copper to it that it doesn’t cause issues with damping factor, nothing else really matters. You can use a 12 gauge extension cord from home depot, cut off the ends and use that nice thick copper and have a great speaker cable that […]
This is a story of the dangers of neutral sound. I always wanted to have that studio monitor sound. It would be authentic and totally hifi. I don’t think this is a good idea anymore. I’ve owned many speakers that had an interesting but not neutral sound. I was happy with large Magnepans. The Magnepans […]
“I see there is a learning curve to buying used vinyl, can you please offer your wisdom and experience? In my recent attempts at buying used vinyl I have learned not to buy from someone who has stored their collection in the garage, dusty, moldy, and urine smells are gnarly. I am starting to look […]
Have you ever gotten up for the day, flipped on your Hi Fi and thought it sounded especially good today? I have and probably most of you have too. Now imagine that the night before you had just installed a new mains power cord for your amp. Voila, you’re a believer in mains power cords. […]
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SUSAN SCOTT … Well, it rather depends who you ask I suppose. There have certainly been enough people over the years who’ve suggested that he can be a bit `overbearing’ when it comes to his creative process, including his former band mates. I suppose you also have to wonder why at least four women have […]
That seems a broad enough thread title to allow LOTs of drift I propose as a house rule for my thread that anything goes as long as it is “Quite Interesting” and somewhere near topic. To kick off the idea that what we hear – actually hear – not imagine – is fundamentally down to […]