Albert Porter's SystemI would say categorically that1) It sounded abolutely wonderful last nite2) It sounded the best I have heard from his current system posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Till death do us partAs I remember, your physical setup is exactly what used to appear in the QUAD ads back in the 60-70's. Speakers were positioned on the floor, up relatively close. Of course the trus... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
KLH NinesI have Marantz 7 and 8b that need restoration. Do you have a recommendation as to who can do this? I presume you restored them to their original status and didn't try to "improve"... posted about 13 years ago | View comment | |
Good Performance/Price RatioComputer audio (vs CD) seems to be the way to go in the future. I have created a sort of a poor man's Soolos with Windows XP computers, MediaMonkey, Airport Expressi (to several rooms for non criti... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Major DowngradeQ: Who is listening and enjoying the music more than you?A: No one. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
A Laptop but no CDs, Vinyl or PreampAlso agree that "looks matter". The electronic jungle in some setups almost never helps the spouse acceptance factor and just reinforces/confirms to the outside world that audioph... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
A Laptop but no CDs, Vinyl or PreampWhat I meant to convey was that a RAW photography file has not been manipulated (as much, anyway)as a JPEG (or other lossy format) file and thus has less artifact associated with it. At any... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
A Laptop but no CDs, Vinyl or PreampIt seems to me, one sould always get the music in the highest resolution possible. The hifi equipment may improve and be able to take advantage of higher resolutions some day. This is &quot... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Hi rez achieved while maintaining decor...Exactly. It is possible to have great sound without stuff cluttering the room.Perhaps your cabinet maker could even bifold the upper doors so you could listen with the cabinets open... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Good Performance/Price RatioNils: Thank you for the complement. My designer (er, wife) will appreciate it. Wood trim on speaker is black but grill cloths are actually a darkish gray. Picture was done by Albert Porter ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
MikeTabor's Toy BoxThat's a good idea - the "cubbyhole" for the equipment. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Magnepan Altar: RealizationNice.I agree that tweeters on the outside are the way to go, too. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Equipment collectors are prententious peopleA new diagnosis can be added to the DSM Manual: "HiFi Hoarding Syndrome" or "HHS" for short. Or maybe Carlos' Syndrome. Congratulations - you are now famous. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Equipment collectors are prententious peoplePretentious, who knows?Dysfunctional organizational skills, for sure, though. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
My Old School Wilson Audio Set-upWe appreciate your service to the country more than we express most days. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemYou should (go and) listen before you leap (off the cliff into thin air). Things do sound pretty good at Albert's place. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Good Performance/Price RatioThank you very much. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike D's System"I have this thing for not having anything in between the speakers or behind them. Helps with visualizing the image"I totally agree. I think this has a huge effect as our ear-brai... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Good Performance/Price RatioVery nice upgrade with new tube phono stage. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationGreat looking room. I should think you could hear way behind and to the outside of these speakers. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
VAC, Vitus, and MontanaGreat looking room. I should think you could hear way behind and to the outside of these speakers. posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemNo, no. No critiquing here as I think you have a world class set up with regard to room, eqpt and attention to detail. I was looking for your thoughts, experience and opinions.I am of the b... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's System"personally; i find it to be obvious that my concentration on the music is best when the room is dim my eyes are nearly shut. i'm no neurologist; but i assume that when your eyes are shut or when i... posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Good Performance/Price Ratiomjp:Mitch4tThanks. With a glass of wine (or two) one can occasionally suspend disbelief and imagine a small ensemble or soloist is performing in front of the fireplace in my living room. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemActually, Loxodrome's comments are designed to be taken with a large grain of salt as is demonstrated on his System page, under 'Reading'. posted over 17 years ago | View comment |