Recent content by madfloyd

Hi, I'm looking for suggestions for a device that accepts ethernet, acts as a Roon endpoint and outputs AES/XLR. Of course, I'd like the best one that doesn't cost the same as an automobile. :) I currently use a Vivaldi Upsampler but given that I don't use the 'upsampler' part of it, it's...

Anyone have experience with these cables and can speak to the differences in sonic character?

I'm starting to think about cables for my M-Projects. Which cable brands have you heard synergize well with the Q or S series?

I think today actually IS the 12th day of Christmas and lo and behold look what showed up.

I don't see much talk about these cables here. Anybody use 'em? I use MA-X (rev 1) interconnects and Matrix SHD 90 speaker cables and love them. Anybody know if the difference between MA-X rev 1 and rev 2 is significant?

I'm going nuts because my analog rig has a significant channel imbalance. Center images are halfway between center and the right channel (digital is fine). If I adjust the azimuth such that my headshell is on a major slant (35 degrees or so - really silly looking) I can get the image to...

I'm noticing that I get distortion when there's sibilence on female vocals on enough LPs that I'm finding it hard to blame the LP pressing. On Saturday my cartridge was carefully adjusted (using a Mint tractor). I've made sure my table and platter is perfectly level. I'm not sure what else...

Anyone get these (and listen to them)? Would love to know what you think of the sonics. Michael Fremer loves them and says you can really crank these up. Not me. They rip my ears off beyond 80db. Could be my system - hence the reason I'm asking.

I'd like to know if what I think I'm experiencing (i.e. what I'm perceiving) is a known drawback of sealed cabinet speakers. I've noticed with my Magico S5's that when I raise the volume past a certain threshold the tonal balance changes - the bass stops getting louder - it sort of 'compresses'...

I've heard a fair amount of Pass gear and have a good feel for their 'house sound'. How does Hegel compare?

Many thanks to Peter for being so generous with his time (including the almost 1.5-2 hour drive each way). Peter has GREAT ears and is developing good speaker voicing skills. This is not the first time he has helped me. Also want to thank Jim Smith who was kind enough to offer some pointers...

Obviously a lot of folks love Stillpoints - under components, speakers, etc. How many of you have tried Ultra 5's under your speakers and found you preferred the sound without them? (just curious)

I received my XA160.8's yesterday. Here's a couple pics (sitting beside my XA160.5's) They arrived around noon yesterday when I was at work and were still cold to the touch when I got home 7 hours later. They sounded a tad thin when first hooked up, but very much like Pass amps (nothing...

In the off chance someone on this forum has some experience/knowledge with setting up Alexias - specifically the upper cabinet, I thought I'd throw this question out. The Alexia manual contains a propagation chart in order to adjust the Alexia's upper cabinet (called Upper Array by Wilson)...