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Pioneer VSX-LX505 AVR Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Pioneer VSX-LX505 ELITE 9.2 Channel AV Receiver. It was kindly drop shipped to me by a member and is a refurbished unit. Normal cost is US $1699. As...
View ArticleDoes the Hiby FC4 really suck that bad?
So wanted a small dongle amp for travel, and a less expensive set of IEMs. I want to focus this post on the Dongle DAC I bought a Hiby FC4. Bought this for small light and cheap. My home unit is a...
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Topping A70 Pro HP & Preamp Review
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping A70 Pro balanced headphone amplifier and preamplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $499. Like its companion DAC, the D70 Pro...
View ArticleRotel RC-1590 Preamplifier
I have RP-1582 MKII and interested to buy Rotel RC-1590 Preamplifier. Is it worth to buy it or better to find tube preamplifer?
View ArticleJazz ♫ Music only | In the now, or recently, or that you love...
Any medium (analog and/or digital), any cover album or video, all Jazz related ... and discussions... ...All that jazz love affair. I'm big on John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Chet Baker...and many many...
View ArticleDunlavy Speakers
Anybody know anything about these? A mastering engineer friend swears by them (I think he uses SC-Vs), but I can't say I've ever heard them. What's their claim to fame?
View ArticleNew Purifi amplifiers coming
At the High End I met Purifi, and I was offered a sneak peek of the new 1ET9040BA. Available soon-ish, this amplifier module is a full bridge topology (a first for Bruno Putzeys?) and it has a residual...
View Articlewoofer to tweeter crossover
I always wanted to try make 10 inch woofer crossover directly to the tweeters now that I try that I prefer 10 inch over 5 inch the 10 inch is stronger then 5 inch in every way. yeah! my tweeters is...
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Million $ Stereo... Washington Post
Interesting read... https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/interactive/2024/ken-fritz-greatest-stereo-auction-cost/
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Onkyo TX-RZ50 Review (Home Theater AVR)
This is a review and detailed measurements of the Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2 8K THX Certified AV Receiver. It was purchased new by a member and drop shipped to me for testing. It costs US $1,399. Looks like all...
View ArticlePurchase advice after Genelec 8341
Decisions decisions! I have sold my Gennies 8341 and Arendal sub to free up some cash. I am looking to replace them with something cheaper, but as good as possible. I am thinking either: - Genelecs...
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7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 IEM Review
This is a review, listening tests, EQ and detailed measurements of the 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2 IEM. It was kindly donated to me by a member and costs US $24.99. The cable is soft and longer than typical...
View ArticleKEF R3 Meta - My Experience
Good Day, Looking to share my experience with the KEF R3 Meta and hoping for some feedback to help guide in improving my system. Setup: KEF R3 Meta with KEF S3 Stands – Run Non-Bi-Wired Yamaha A-S801...
View ArticleHigh pass and low pass filter slopes. Does anyone use them?
I read a lot about parametric equalizers but most seem to use the standard bell curve with High Shelf and Low Shelf filters. Do people use the filter slope options and what did they find? What about...
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Pre out or subwoofer out
Hi all, what is the difference between pre out and subwoofer out? 1. I have seen amps with L and R pre out and without subwoofer out. My thinking always was that this was for the subwoofer (thinking...
View ArticleMeasuring room frequency response with different DAC's
Does it makes any sense to measure the room frequency response with different DACs? Should this be a additional parameter to evaluate a DAC performance?
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The additional costs of a $1M system
This is obviously a Washington Post article and you may hit a pay wall or other speed bump to read it. It may get a bit existential, but if there's a group of people in the world that I'd like to hear...
View ArticleDo we crave distortion?
For some time now, I have been running @pkane's PKHarmonic VST which has the ability to add various amounts of harmonic distortion. I have also played with some Exciter VST plugins which (unlike PK)...
View ArticleTransmission line subs
Over the years I've seen speakers & subs described as transmission line enclosures, but were not ported. The only examples I can find online are ported boxes. Can an enclosure built with baffles...
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