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    Beliefs About Time and Money

    I would not subscribe to the notion that time is finite. Of course, speaking penultimately, Qoheleth offers sage wisdom regarding the enjoyment of life in this present age. Yet, this is tempered by considerations of the ultimate. Confusion exists, however, when we ultimatize the penultimate...
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    Ron’s New System

    Interesting point, RE: reducing sound to an FR graph. I agree that if the measurements are limited to just a few very basic elements of the acoustic whole, then it is quite difficult to speak of sound qualities relative to measurement representations. That said, there are many types of...
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    Ron’s New System

    "Carlos Dangerous" "Carlos Dangerous" I agree with your sentiments, Ron: Tape has been my favorite since my first deck, a quarter-track Revox in 1977. Even though it was somewhat "entry level," the quality and attributes of tape playback were head and shoulders above vinyl. The sound was so...
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    New Guitar!!

    After only acoustics for years, and having taken a long break, I finally took the plunge for my very first electric. 50's nitro on two-piece select swamp ash. Sorry about the slightly blurred "stock" photo quality taken for the original owner by the paint shop. I'm thrilled! - - though I'm...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    While placing new components in my system and making some connection changes, I realized I'm a couple of XLR ICs short of what I need. I don't think it is necessary to remove a set of tubes from my GA TRP (balanced) to run RCA, but I'm not sure at all - given the topology is a somewhat of a...
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    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    And which ouput tubes? I was using all Psvanes in my GA TRP, 274B with 6ca7-tii. Decided to take the Aqua 274B out for a spin. So, so glad I did (reminds me of the old TV commercials: "I switched, and I'm glad I did!"). Tremendous all-around improvement in SQ. Was tempted to switch the...
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    Videos of Acoustically-Coupled Audio Recordings

    Hmm...who said "neutral?" I guess I missed that. Of course, my only point in providing the video is because the particular speaker was referenced together with marginal videos, and this vid was a fair example, highlighting the very point...
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    Videos of Acoustically-Coupled Audio Recordings

    I have to agree: Here is a DeVore vid (AV Showrooms). The track, starting at about 39 seconds, is one of the better vids you'll find. That said, I think it highlights the point you make. I would suppose the quality is enough to arouse interest for further investigation. It provides a sort...
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    Videos of Acoustically-Coupled Audio Recordings

    Yeah, Jana has done some great work. I appreciate what she has done, as well as the passionate interest and contributions she obviously desires to make.
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    What Is It That You Are A Collector Of

    Nice! I love the Italian pipes. I have a Ser Jacopo Coral Dot half-bent, blast that is close to the best smoking pipe in my collection. I'd have a hard time parting with it. Everything about it is just superlative.
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    What Is It That You Are A Collector Of

    With little expectation of reviving the dead thread. . . I'll just add that I have been collecting vintage English tobacco pipes for a number of years, most of mine date from around 1930 to the 1950s, with the most recent dated pipe being a 1967 unsmoked Dunhill panel - the last year Dunhills...
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    Turntable Recommendation ~ $10K

    I get you're trying to make a point and want to participate in the discussion - fair enough. But dudeman, I hope you can realize your rhetorical style is just about entirely self-defeating. There is a fine line between antagonism and just having a diplomatic quotient of close to zero...
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    Lampizator Baltic 4

    Well, you've done a lot of planning, adjustments, listening and re-listening, constructing and fabricating and moreover, you've created a space you like, right? So that's great...and inexpensive. Much more satisfying, at least I would think. So glad you didn't think you needed an active...
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    Lampizator Baltic 4

    Thanks Powerman. Interesting approach you've taken. Apart from a dedicated LR, most of us have room anomalies, especially problems with dimensional asymmetry (and aesthetics, of course). I'm curious to learn whether you tried diffusion to supplement/augment the current treatment scheme.
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    Lampizator Baltic 4

    What measurements are you referring to, and what did they show for the first, close-wall position vs the second position moved out from the wall? How did you determine the LP?
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    Lampizator Baltic 4

    Sounds interesting. Positive bold move with the tube mix; I'll bet it pays off.
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    LDMS Server

    This inquiry is a bit late, but I only just saw the post - not enough time to keep up with all the irons I've got in the fire. I didn't know LDMS offered "trade-in" options, and I've not seen any trade-in or refurb' models on the LDMS site. I had been looking for something like this, so I am...
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    RIP Jeff Beck

    I second that! Rare indeed. And it must have been a great performance to see. The Odeon is an awesome venue. I saw many bands there in the mid-seventies. I was able to see Jeff Beck just recently at the GSR in Reno and loved every minute.
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    I substantially agree with the important points you make here. I've likely read the same material you've read (the standards). And I like where you're heading with appropriate consideration the physics and psychoacoustics, preservation of mids/highs (even modifying curve to account for a) old...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Have you considered design/engineering approaches after the manner of Bogic Petrovic or John Brandt? ...may be cheaper and more effective. Also, I'm not sure why one would want attenuated mids and highs in the final curve. For many afficionados, tailored intentional reflections are very much...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Have you considered design/engineering approaches after the manner of Bogic Petrovic or John Brandt? ...may be cheaper and more effective. Also, I'm not sure why one would want attenuated mids and highs in the final curve. For many afficionados, tailored intentional reflections are very much...
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    Favorite English Breakfast Tea?

    It sure does! I grew up in Iowa, where 70% of the families were farmers, and many dairy farmers. I do miss the farms and the rivers (not so much the winters). Half and Half is a lame substitute, as is whipping cream the hipsters think is the (pardon the pun), wait for it...creme de la creme.
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    Favorite English Breakfast Tea?

    Great post/question, Ron. Having lived in Oxford in the mid-to-late 1970s, I fell in love with the breakfast tea as well, rarely drinking coffee any longer. At the time, the Brits were way ahead of us in terms of all-things herb (and honey!). Upon return to the U.S., I never really found...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    In a sense, I think you are correct inasmuch as what measurement information is presented in terms of value. Yet in any properly performed measurement and minimum/sufficient supplemental information, very much can be learned - and it would be very interesting (though, myself, I'm not big on...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    I'm quite interested in the results of the room sweeps/REW analysis. Are you still planning to post them as time allows?
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    New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

    I bet you really enjoy watching in the 4K theater! I grew up watching the Celts with my dad, who coached for over 20 years; they've always had a special place in my heart. I've been watching the NCAA conference tourney upsets on my modest theater. Beginning a home theater project was one of...
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    Speaker/Room calibration

    Nice. I wasn't aware the JLs came with the mic, but that's great, isn't it? Really great sound potential. I wish I had room for that.
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    Speaker/Room calibration

    I'm guessing you're familiar with UMIK-1, which is supposed to come calibrated, and is cheap/USB. Perhaps that is a solution?
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Are these the only measurements taken? From Wolfsong's comments, it looks like this is all he is interested in saying (?). Thanks.

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