John Curl's Blowtorch preamplifier part III

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Uhhhh....

And I guess I have to bring my own turntable?

Wont do any good. i dont have any LP's over here. Nor RIAA preamp. Just bring your uncompressed digital music files on a memory dongle thingy. 🙂

I just received the 3rd edition of Sound Reproduction by F.E.Toole. It is a good summary of the kinds of issues audiophiles are interested in (IMO). Recommended reading for someone interested in loudspeakers and rooms and the psycho of acoustics. 🙂

His list of speaker requirements is like mine. It appears he listens at home in the far far field so acoustics is a big deal for him and a lot is devoted to it. But if you really like that sort of thing, the ASA membership is a better source esp for architects.

KISS -- Listen in the near-field.


THx-RNMarsh
 
Nope, facing straight ahead, they have a rising on axis response (Jordan Eikonas) I've tried them toed in but imagery is better the way I have them.

I would think so.... you are near the side null so most of the sound is coming off the back side and reflected back at you between the two spkr's. Try reversing polarity of both and listen again.

Also hang heavy blanket for absorption behind each spkr and listen.


-RM
 
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Some things never change: From 'Popular Electronics' 1959
 

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I tend to use my speakers more akin to large headphones than ambient, pa speakers. 6 feet abart, towed-in, and 4’ away. All in a room with carpet...
Kind of ridiculous, since I can’t just enjoy music while making some food like the old days before better equipment, but it sounds great!

I used to spend hours reading post war popular mechanics magazines, not sure if that level of practical enterprise will ever be repeated again on such a broad scale...
 
I tend to use my speakers more akin to large headphones than ambient, pa speakers. 6 feet abart, towed-in, and 4’ away. All in a room with carpet...
Kind of ridiculous, since I can’t just enjoy music while making some food like the old days before better equipment, but it sounds great!

I used to spend hours reading post war popular mechanics magazines, not sure if that level of practical enterprise will ever be repeated again on such a broad scale...

🙂

It seems we are a dying breed. The tail end of an era maybe. To be dominated by virtual reality audio and video for next gen?


-Richard
 
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The only good W12 Bentley is a paid off Bentley. I'm still working on it.

Until this home I have now, I had same type house as most do... 8 foot ceiling type. Track home... spec built. But I have been here for the past 20 years and love it. Partially for the views, clean air, quiet and no crime. But also chosen for the Great Room size; The ceiling slopes from 18 feet to 13 feet and is red wood. 35 foot length. 15 feet wide. Very odd shapes and wall to wall carpeting and hidden absorption all around. The white Ritmuller sounds great in there.

All are welcome to come over and listen and have some wine.


THx-RNMarsh

Any interest in the new ZR1? 😎
 
Any interest in the new ZR1? 😎

Are you serious ! yes, of course !. and in 2020 the first rear engine Corvette, too. GM is going hard after the Ferrari, Lambo et al crowd. But, I have this little girl genius to get thru college now... so, I will have to live with the new CTS-V for the next 4 years. 🙂 I turned in the last pumped up ZR1 for the new CTS-V with same engine. I have had it a year and only put 6500 miles on it. But its awesome performer and I can still get in/out of it. Thinking of pumping up the boost a few more pounds.

Got Car?


-RM
 
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