Recent content by JCS123

This makes perfect sense.

Good points, all. I don't recall losing sound quality when I removed the preamp and hooked up my LUMIN straight to the amps, but it might be good to re-introduce the preamp and try to hear if it changes or improves the sound.

Man, that is a room that I could get lost in for a disturbing number of hours or days...

I have changed the title of the thread as a result of the accumulation of constructive information and ideas that all of you have contributed, and I thank you kindly for all of them.

A joke or a passive-aggressive swipe?

That would be an interesting experiment. I don't have a Constellation amp nor a real cheap amp, and most of the inexpensive speakers that I have on hand actually cost more than my LRS's. But I get your point. Maybe changing amps makes a bigger difference at my blue-collar level than at the...

All opinions are appreciated. I respect that those of you in the industry who have probably heard and set up more systems in the last year than I have in my life are far more qualified to set these priorities. My Dad had a saying: "Some of us get older and wiser, and some of us just get...

Great points, Joe.

Like I said, I am in the minority for sure. I guess it's just me and Matej so far....

Minimalist setups work for some, complex systems for others. Equalizers and cables DO affect the sound. If someone wants to add pieces and/or cables in the pursuit of better sound, good on them. We all have the freedom of choice.

...and not the speakers. This has been my opinion for decades (and I l know that I'm in the minority here), but the Constellation Audio Statement Mono amp photo teaser in Mono and Stereo is one of the first times that I've ever seen a publication come out and say it. Thank you, Matej Isak! That...

Welcome, Red!

Welcome to the forum!

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Good article, and as usual, great work by Tom. At first blush, I was thinking that more high-end dealers doesn't necessarily translate to more high-end buyers. After reading the article, I came away thinking that there were two possible conclusions: Either a stagnant or shrinking pool of old...