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Clarisys Audio Speaker Setup Guide
It's a "rad" rig for sure! :cool:- knotscott
- Post #11
- Forum: Clarisys Audio
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Your All Time Favorite Preamplifiers?
CAT SL-1. It seems every time I happen upon an absolutely incredible system, a CAT SL-1 is front and center. Wonderful sounding preamp.- knotscott
- Post #239
- Forum: Power Amplifiers and Preamplifiers Forum
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Does Everything Make a Difference?
I'm with you in that regard. Just trying to point out some possible reasons why some measurement only folks struggle to accept any subjective comments.- knotscott
- Post #308
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Does Everything Make a Difference?
"Yes" is the gist of it. Some claims are less credible than others. I suppose even the perception of subjectivism is subjective, but it does seem me that there are logical and curious folks who hear subtle changes in audio systems and question why in a methodical and healthy manner. There are...- knotscott
- Post #301
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Does Everything Make a Difference?
I understand that there's a faction of audio enthusiasts who take the subjectivism to an extreme, and it can be difficult for others to follow and triggers well founded skepticism, because sometimes it's simply a neurosis that found an outlet. Most of the time I listen to the music for the...- knotscott
- Post #299
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Does Everything Make a Difference?
Having measurement capability at our finger tips could be both a curse and a blessing IMO. Most audiophiles/audio buffs I know have no method other than listening to evaluate any new items they may add to their systems. I could anticipate measurements becoming sort of a crutch that could...- knotscott
- Post #293
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Does Everything Make a Difference?
Placebo effect, emotional bias, or wishful thinking are catch phrases that the measurement aficionado's throw around way too frequently as a psychological cause for any perceived sonic changes that measurements don't support. How is it that placebo effect never explains the changes I've made...- knotscott
- Post #279
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Does Everything Make a Difference?
"Everything" is a pretty broad category, so I can't say with confidence that everything matters. But a lot of things do. What we can hear is huge variable with lots of contributing components (pardon the pun). Many changes that I've made are miniscule, and sometimes beyond my ability to...- knotscott
- Post #271
- Forum: General Audio Forum
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Is Your Loudspeaker Perfect For You?
Speakers inherently have more movement than other components, and have to move appropriate amounts of air within a room at varying frequencies. In that regard, speakers can cause more degradation to the signal than most components from the sheer distance of their motion cycle. The amount of... -
System Hybrid Bi-amping Configuration DIagram
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Zellaton: The End of My Speaker Journey
That is a most impressive room and setup. I too am a long time seasoned veteran of audio with plenty of exposure to high end gear (even though I never had much budget to work with), and this systems really stands out. It's beautifully done, and the speaker design intrigues the speaker designer...- knotscott
- Post #33
- Forum: Zellaton - The Legendary Speaker
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Comment by 'knotscott' in album 'Scott's System Layout'
My system has a lot of poor man's high-end touches. If I can't build it, I usually buy an affordable piece and upgrade or modify it myself. I've had my hands inside just about every part of my system except for the DAC. Not only is that a great way to get better gear than budget allows, but...- knotscott
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