Recent content by sb6

They sound awesome in your system, especially with the new speakers, Steve!

Not defending JLA but the Fathom v1s have been around for over 20 years. Curious how old yours were when they started to hum? I owned 4 bought second hand, 2 of them had a slight hum, not noticeable when playing music, but I wanted to investigate what it would cost for the repair. When I sent...

Curious if you've ever measured to confirm the cancellation. I'm betting it's marginally effective at best as it's not as simple as - the rear wave cancels the front as sound isn't uni - directional, it bounces all over the room with axial, tangential and oblique modes. Sure, axial modes are the...

Late to the topic but my comments FWIW. JL Audio had problems with some subs years back. As I understand it, version 2 F series and E and D series do not have cap issues. In terms of sonics, the reference Fathom line is very good and IME / IMO better than comparable Rel subs. I wouldn't put...

Almost any speaker will work, but likely closer seating will benefit with early reflections. Obviously appropriate treatment and subs for best integration will determine optimal sound. Enjoy!

Agree, you can't favor an amp without considering the system, even the room. Nagra reference amps with matching preamp on Rockport Lyras well treated room primarily diffusion, Arrakis with VTL Siegried (same as slowgeezer), but also fantastic with CH Precision M10s and matching preamp, phono...

Agreed and on the to-do list. I never turn it on, however I never heard any audible problems when I used to use it on low from reflections, but what I do hear is a slight humming of the motor as the fan is getting old. That, plus, the ceiling is partially treated and a fan has to either go or be...

yep, lots of boxes. Is there really a benefit to dual mono DACs + a separate reclocker when there's also a reclocker in the streamer? Don't know, but I love the sound. ;-)

Yep, I know, I need to replace it, on the list. Also back wall pick coming..

Thanks. The chair is an aviator chair, very comfortable IMO.

Great cartridge, mine's still breaking in. ;-)

Long overdue to list my system. As many of you, it’s been a long journey that continues. Quick history: I’ve been into audio gear since the 80s (yes I’m older 😉) when I was a kid. My first, real speaker shown as my avatar. MA FRM-1AX. I had a hiatus for a while and back into it for the past ~20...

Dedicated 2 channel room, I do what I want, same for my office and the system in it. ;-)

Late to the game, but got a 4 point 11 recently and loving it. Running it with a Koetsu Rosewood Signature.