Recent content by Bobvin

I just completed my first exhibition at an audio show. The only rooms that were available were “standard“ rooms, in this case, at Pacific Audio Fest, The standard rooms were decently sized at 15 wide by 20 long, a very “believable“ sized room. My understanding is that these are the largest...

Robert Harley writes about two days listening to the M9s: Magico Swings for the Fences: The M9 Loudspeaker - The Absolute Sound (No mention what drives the system… Pilium pre and power amps. VYDA cabling. When I was there last year MSB Select DAC was the digital source.)

The big changes I embarked on beginning late last winter have come together, at last. My prior system thread “Starting Point - Bob’s new room & Alexias new home” detailed my system and room acoustic remodel after moving to Oregon in December of 2013. At first it was getting my system together...

Just a little update, the Diesis Roma arrived last week. Below is a little photo essay of the route from delivery truck to my listening room... The truck arrives and shipment integrity appears intact. Safely into the garage You might think an open baffle speaker wouldn't be too heavy, but...

Hey y'all, have you seen her? I stumbled on this interesting woman (opera singer, voice coach) on YouTube (yep, got sucked into the YouTube black hole.) She analyzes and critiques singers/songs. She did one of Pink Floyd doing "Comfortably Numb" in concert, but that one got pulled by the Floyd...

Re: Video: World’s Best High-End Speakers 2021 Diesis offers speakers starting at $29,000. Yes, Roma Triode in USA is $179,900. Roma is $99,900 Caput Mundi $59,900 Aura $39,900 Ludos $29,900 Bonham tribute dipole sub-woofer (21") with electronic crossover, $14,900 Evento Integrated amp...

Hey y'all, I have recently added a CS Port phono stage that is battery powered, totally disconnected from the charging circuits while in use. My former Einstein "The Turntable's Choice" phono stage had Python Ztron power cables, and I have moved one to the CS Port phono. I'm not wanting to...

I will toss this out for your consideration... I have owned an AMG Viella for several years, and recently added the 12JT tonearm. My former neighbor had the same, and with a Benz LPS cartridge. All this would not be in your range, but AMG supercharged the Viella with the new Forte turntable. My...

(Forgive me for having posted this in the "what's in your glass tonight" topic, I thought I was here in the "what WINE is in your glass tonight" topic...) I live in Portland, OR neighborhood, and the Willamette Valley is just a short drive away. There are a few really well regarded Pinot...

I live in Portland, OR neighborhood, and the Willamette Valley is just a short drive away. There are a few really well regarded Pinot producers, some contending with the best of from Burgundy. That said, I tend to shy away from Pinot as it tends to have a bit of a sweeter profile (red cherries...

<RANT> OK, so I think my Audio Research DAC8 is the weak link in my current system, so I've been contemplating going to a steamer for 1) simplicity, it will reduce rack space and remove the computer from the room. I can also get rid of an entire rack and just move my Triton v3 to a purpose...

Ignoring format playing possibilities, has anyone compared these two streamers in their system. I've heard the Klimax briefly in my system when my speakers were being setup, but I've not heard the Lumin. Big price difference. My Wilson setup guy says the Linn compares very favorably to some of...

From what I can see Jim Smith first determines the seating position that'll be out of room nodes, then places speakers for maximum musicality. My Wilson setup guy has not done this step in the past, but he is still able to get amazing sound in any room. Since I've done the big remodel, I have...

I was walking around using an analyser app on my iPhone and noticed a big bump at 125hz. This was in a quiet house — except the two damn Viking fridges that are always running. Then when I was in my new music room installing recessed ceiling lights I heard it again, in one corner of the room...

Has anyone purchased this? On vinyl? I like the currently popular track "Lampshades on Fire" but I hate compressed CDs and vinyl made from the same compressed master. Save my $$ or buy now? ( prefer vinyl )