Recent content by Kal Rubinson

  1. Kal Rubinson

    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    This depends also on the mic placement.
  2. Kal Rubinson

    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    Even those of us for whom it is of major importance agree that it is "the most subjectively interpeted and most difficult to quantity."
  3. Kal Rubinson

    Woofer And Tweet

    Oh, is that what she is reaching for? I thought it was a large volume knob.:oops: (In my defense, I don't play any discs any more.)
  4. Kal Rubinson

    Woofer And Tweet

    Guess he hid the remote control.
  5. Kal Rubinson

    What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

    For Divertissement, I like Fiedler. For Escales, Munch or Ormandy. For a vivacious collection in modern sound, try this:
  6. Kal Rubinson

    What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

    His Stravinsky leaves me unravished. Cold, lifeless but competent performances. FWIW.
  7. Kal Rubinson

    State-of-the-Art Recordings of Classical Works (SACDs)

    My favorites are the Dialog and Epilog discs which are not SACD but are delightful re-imaginings of generally obscure Schubert.
  8. Kal Rubinson

    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    That's one thing. The other thing is that "a forwardness in the upper midrange and lower treble" is a universal assessment nor is it supported by measurements of the amp. Personal preference may be the issue and that cannot be discounted nor should it.
  9. Kal Rubinson

    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    The problem is in the term "better." There are many other excellent amplifiers and I will not deny those who choose other than the Benchmark. What, specifically, do you need to fix or improve or, alternatively, how does the current amp fall short?
  10. Kal Rubinson

    Ethernet Switch for only one component?

    I am skeptical. I only use a switch if I need to switch.
  11. Kal Rubinson

    Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Configuration

    Why is that hard to believe? Soundstage? Unlikely to better than a single stereo amp. Separation? Only if the separation of the single amp channels is inadequate. Better performance? Too nebulous to say. I've added a second and a third but my reasons were based on the ergonomics. There...
  12. Kal Rubinson

    Ethernet Switch for only one component?

    Why do you need even one?
  13. Kal Rubinson

    Wagner Ride of Valkyrie

    Sorry, I do not. In general, I am disinterested in reissues and remasterings.
  14. Kal Rubinson

    Does Analog EQ belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Granted. OTOH, if an audiophile enjoys digital sound then I don't see analog correction as acceptable.
  15. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Budgetary, structural and domestic considerations are easy reasons.
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