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Posted on 10/6/22 at 8:56 pm to SEClint
This post was edited on 10/6/22 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 10/6/22 at 10:05 pm to SEClint
Posted on 10/7/22 at 1:49 am to VABuckeye
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Who knows what GFA means other than Marco? One of my favorite amp names ever.
It is a great name indeed—gets right to the point!
I also like the name “Ampzilla”, which was the brainchild of legendary amplifier designer James Bongiorno. He later released one named “Son of Ampzilla”.
This post was edited on 10/7/22 at 2:07 am
Posted on 10/7/22 at 2:39 pm to PhilipMarlowe
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Shockthamonkey
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PhillipMarlowe
Just curious, how far apart are y’all Focals? And toe-in or no?
Posted on 10/7/22 at 3:39 pm to river_man
Focal Aria 948 review—The Absolute Sound
I believe Julie Mullins talks about toe-in in this review…
Holla at me if you head into Metry in the near future.
I am setting up a “temporary” rig in the rental house this weekend…it’s gonna be mostly Sony ES & Nakamichi components (DAT decks, cassette decks, power amps, and preamps), and will have an Anthem pre-pro running video in passthru mode to the Sony A1E OLED 65” that I am using as my main TV (projector and screen were ruined).
I will also attempt to get the new Lyra Etna cartridge installed onto the VPI tonearm if time (and patience) permits. I will probably run it through my old Lehmann Black Cube phono stage (the Lehmann made it through the storm undamaged, as it was stored along with the Focal Utopias in a back bedroom closet which did not take on water).
We have about 5-6 more weeks until the architect has the plans for the new house complete. Realistically, we should begin the construction phase in early January. My guess is 9-10 months for construction and move in, which puts us at around this time next year for setting up the new audio room (24’x37’x10’…WxLxH). Everything (insurance, architect, contractor, supplies) is taking twice as long as it should—but it’s out of my control, so ya just have to deal with it and not get too frustrated. We will get there…eventually.
I believe Julie Mullins talks about toe-in in this review…
Holla at me if you head into Metry in the near future.
I am setting up a “temporary” rig in the rental house this weekend…it’s gonna be mostly Sony ES & Nakamichi components (DAT decks, cassette decks, power amps, and preamps), and will have an Anthem pre-pro running video in passthru mode to the Sony A1E OLED 65” that I am using as my main TV (projector and screen were ruined).
I will also attempt to get the new Lyra Etna cartridge installed onto the VPI tonearm if time (and patience) permits. I will probably run it through my old Lehmann Black Cube phono stage (the Lehmann made it through the storm undamaged, as it was stored along with the Focal Utopias in a back bedroom closet which did not take on water).
We have about 5-6 more weeks until the architect has the plans for the new house complete. Realistically, we should begin the construction phase in early January. My guess is 9-10 months for construction and move in, which puts us at around this time next year for setting up the new audio room (24’x37’x10’…WxLxH). Everything (insurance, architect, contractor, supplies) is taking twice as long as it should—but it’s out of my control, so ya just have to deal with it and not get too frustrated. We will get there…eventually.
Posted on 10/7/22 at 6:32 pm to river_man
Yeah my current space limits the distances I can place them. They are too far apart for how close my listening position is, because of this I’ve never really been able to get the most out of them. Not to mention they’re too close to the wall, hard surfaces, etc. Still enjoyable, but I do wish my space didn’t dictate the setup. just being able to dial in proper speaker placement would probably do more for quality sound than thousands of dollars spent on gear.
ETA: I seem to recall the manual that comes with the speakers lists the ideal setup/spacing for them.
ETA: I seem to recall the manual that comes with the speakers lists the ideal setup/spacing for them.
This post was edited on 10/7/22 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 10/7/22 at 6:33 pm to VABuckeye
Not I said the shark
Posted on 10/7/22 at 8:24 pm to Marco Esquandolas
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Marco
Ok, thanks, will do.
That sucks about the house, especially when you’re at the mercy of all those other people. Hopefully the wait will pay off in the end…
Posted on 10/7/22 at 9:19 pm to PhilipMarlowe
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Yeah my current space limits the distances I can place them.
Despite the small size of my Dynaudios my room is too small for them. The sounds range and imaging is not nearly what it could be.
Posted on 10/8/22 at 2:18 pm to VABuckeye
Decided to join this century and get a streamer / music server. Picked up an Aurender n100 for a steal.
Posted on 10/8/22 at 3:13 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
I thought you had the PS Audio PerfectWave DAC & streamer combo…?
Posted on 10/8/22 at 7:34 pm to Marco Esquandolas
Yes my DAC has the PS Audio Bridge but that wasn’t a very seamless solution. And now I don’t have to mess with a computer/laptop. The Aurender makes it very easy and is an all in one solution that my wife (no pics) can use without issue.
Posted on 10/11/22 at 9:11 pm to Marco Esquandolas
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Marco Esquandolas
I was flipping back through the thread for a picture of your turntable and accidentally noticed that you’re also a GK man. There’s something sweet about those bass rigs. Nothing else quite like them.
Posted on 10/12/22 at 8:50 pm to river_man
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These 948’s are beginning to blossom like a flower
I’ve been auditioning new speakers and got to listen to the 948’s yesterday. So far they have impressed me the most. I’ve listened to Focal, KEF, Revel, Paradigm, Sonus Faber, and B&W. I’d really like to hear some Dynaudio speakers as well but haven’t come across any yet.
Posted on 10/13/22 at 2:51 pm to river_man
My speakers are 10 feet apart, a foot from the wall and not toed in. I bought the 926's because I have a smaller music room, about the size Focal recommends for that model. Great sound stage, not lacking in bass. I am using with a Phase Linear 400 (WOPL).
Posted on 10/13/22 at 4:23 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
Just know that unlike most of the others Dynaudio does not use metal tweeters. This is my preference as I find listening to metal tweeters to be fatiguing to my ears over time. Like Sonus Faber, Dynaudio uses soft dome silk tweeters.
Posted on 10/13/22 at 6:39 pm to Shockthamonkey
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My speakers are 10 feet apart
Whoa… mine are only 6ft woofer to woofer bc of my room, hope I’m not limiting them too much at this distance.
This post was edited on 10/13/22 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 10/13/22 at 7:26 pm to river_man
10 ft is pretty far apart depending on the speaker and the room.
Posted on 10/19/22 at 9:43 pm to VABuckeye
Just finished setting up my temporary rig at the temporary house…mostly Sony ES (Gen. VI…1986-1994).
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