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    Ron Resnick Launches Audio Cafe LLC, a New Clarisys Audio Dealer

    Thanks for replying perhaps it’s a line source with individual drivers thing. mine do this I’ve said it but some don’t comment lol. I’ve heard Clarysis a few times very nice do have the apogee sound liked them every time. Thanks for commenting
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    Ron Resnick Launches Audio Cafe LLC, a New Clarisys Audio Dealer

    Ron : On vocals do voices appear above the middle of the speakers , if so does the height vary on loudness ?
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    Visit to Rhapsody Audio Brooklyn

    Going from rural NC to Brooklyn nyc or Manhatten is an extreme change. but in just a few days in each location the change fades where bob’s place is very unique his block is semi closed no through traffic. A terrific huge park across the street. many stores and restaurants one can walk to...
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    Visit to Rhapsody Audio Brooklyn

    my thought is stone is a more natural reflection like brick , there Sheetrock Rings Now there are varying sheet rock types
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    Riviera Labs AFM-100 SE Class A Monoi amplifiers- something new and different

    I still can’t describe the reality of axpona in your room Elliot. Well beyond any audio system and onto performers not just there , but showing an emotional connection. I’ve rarely heard this even just moments of. Much less track after track. I hope you do the Florida show as I’m attending ...
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    My Theory of Sonic Cues to Explain Different Sounding Systems

    Does digital compared to analog music reproduction have different cues that matter. ??
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    Capital Audiofest 2023

    Film flam lol these guys. https://www.ebay.com/itm/186112389280 I have two of there cds old first hand digital DDD stuff. any thoughts on the room I was inside a few times.
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    My Theory of Sonic Cues to Explain Different Sounding Systems

    Wow I actually agree totally. Now what you did say is also no one has a system that’s real lol. I also totally agree but since most can’t have live performers at there place. I do think we each have a way of getting close enough to get emotional. I don’t need speakers to get me there always...
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    My Theory of Sonic Cues to Explain Different Sounding Systems

    These have an effect on the sound also if we wear hats that are heavy or tight. some say even our heads effect what we hear. it’s very true and easy to confirm. if I place one hand on my face and talk it changes how I sound. oddly it changes the sound clarity , makes it almost muddy and when...
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    My Theory of Sonic Cues to Explain Different Sounding Systems

    Here is a fact I have found that effects what we hear. since I use bone conduction headphones for two cell phones while working , it allows me to play music. Not having over the ears or in the ears to me is nice. now what I have noticed and am sure it effects the sound is this...
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    My Theory of Sonic Cues to Explain Different Sounding Systems

    What this topic needs is the ability to have us In a room or multi rooms like a show. I use speakers , headphones , ciems and iems. While speakers are a closer reality experience, the alts have varying degrees of clarity and complexity of being closer. I think in part the views or opinions...
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    Capital Audiofest 2023

    There were two dart zeel rooms each very different Anyone ha e a comments ? Honest question ok
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    Capital Audiofest 2023

    that room did everything well. it took while for the dsp to show it shelf to me. At one point I asked him to play a tack he did Jessica Williams live at YOSSI’s elbow room very alive sound but at some points I thought I heard it clipping. I asked him to lower it just a bit 3 db or so and it...
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    Capital Audiofest 2023

    I too like horns as well as line source planners box speakers can be amazing if done well.
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    Capital Audiofest 2023

    the Bayer room was typical Amazing sound as well. at shows I tell anyone even strangers rooms to try if on that floor. It’s easy to pick out people who are just there. While MBL seems to be more what’s commented on the bayers are far more interesting and play anything well.

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