Long Live Franco Serblin: Ktemas and AccuphaseClassic set up mistake, that being all the equipment between the speakers, especially the turntable. Seems people love 'eye candy' before sensible setup. Please, enjoy 'Better Sound', read Jim Smit... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Only tubes and vinyl will doHaving been at this 'hobby' for over sixty years, I am constantly amazed how people fail to get the maximum pleasure from their systems. Who am I to criticize your system? Well, I am not, it is the... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Magnepan 20.1 HavenI totally agree with you, tweaking is a life long pursuit. A suggestion: screen off the turntable when using it. Why? Well, with all the acoustic energy flying on the room it obviously it is receiv... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
For The Love Of MusicAlan2, I can't believe what I am seeing in your room. What's that? A glass coffee table, an uncovered TV. The sound reflections should prevent you from 'better sound'. Audio 101, needs to be consul... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Jazdoc's "Not Off The Rack" SystemNo doubt about your dedication to better listening. However, I was surprised by the lack of room treatments in your room, especially the front wall and the placement of the turntable between the sp... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
New room makes all the difference.Hopefully you have an acoustic screen to put over the TV screen, as listening to music alone will make the experience less then optimal. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
nostalgia analogBest you explore a new base for any of your TT's. I suggest an electron microscope base, while costly at about $10,000, they will 'purify' you sound, in addition to looking awesome. posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
Equipment collectors are prententious peopleMusic not necessary, just stuff. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Booboo's DenGiven the shown distance between the speakers, and the sitting area, you are missing really great sound. As a first step, put an acoustic screen in front of the entire TV screen. Second, get rid of... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Modern and Classic - Not Quite Done YetMy two cents. Too many speakers in the room, try one pair at a time, otherwise you getting a negative inter action of all the drivers. Get the equipment out from between the speakers, it a classic ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
A Lifetime of Buying and Selling Brought Me ThisRIP? It will never happen, unless you get a divorce. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
CuongPham's SystemsYou can't be a serious audiophile with your set up. Why? Because with all those TT rigs out in the open, being directly 'hit' by the acoustical energy, it leaves a 'sound' mess. Please consider tak... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Apartment RigBring on the drapes and other room treatments. Glass and good sound do not go together. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Tannoy & VAC in an old-world loftGreat set up, but really, why is the TT right in the way of all the acoustic energy flying around. Putting it elsewhere is audio 101. posted over 12 years ago | View comment |