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  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.
  16. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Not some. The vast majority. Agreed. I do try to be non-confrontational in this forum.
  17. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    I wish that was generally true but, most often, it is not possible.
  18. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    If you have analog sources, you have to digitize them. OTOH, depending on how you implement the DSP, it may have multiple inputs or you can arrange a switch. Bottom line, though, is whether the value of DSP is worth the price of digitizing your analog sources.
  19. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    No rational configuration places the DSP after the DAC. Why incur redundant A/D/A if you already have a digital signal? Technically, even changing the volume in the digital domain is DSP.
  20. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    Oh. I can see where analog fans might find the entire prospect of digital conversion and re-conversion an issue but, for digital sources, the actual DSP is benign. Of course, anything can be overdone but I don't buy it that the mathematical manipulations of DSP are more pernicious than the...
  21. Kal Rubinson

    Does DSP belong in State of the Art Systems?

    What is " digital 'stacking'?
  22. Kal Rubinson

    What are you listening today and WHY – Only one rule, see first post

    I have more than a dozen M5s and there are quite a few of great interest, even if they do no rise to the very top of the heap.
  23. Kal Rubinson

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

    IMHO, too few were multichannel.
  24. Kal Rubinson

    What are you listening today and WHY – Only one rule, see first post

    ??? Serkin? Do you mean Schwarz? Try this one:
  25. Kal Rubinson

    What are you currently listening to (Classical)?

    When the Three Pieces for Orchestra was released as a "single" download several years ago, it was spectacular!
  26. Kal Rubinson

    Woofer And Tweet

    Old school. Today, copy/paste is probablly more common.
  27. Kal Rubinson

    Maestro

    FWIW, I fully agree with your statements about the movie and I appreciate its intents. I just don't see it as particularly worthy.
  28. Kal Rubinson

    Maestro

    Why would that inform us?
  29. Kal Rubinson

    Hearing Test, A trip to the Audiologist.

    Were these really Grados? Aren't they open cans? Were you tested in an isolation or anechoic chamber? Open air testing, even with sealed headphones, is unreliable since the seal is poor.
  30. Kal Rubinson

    Add Subwoofers to Wilson Sasha DAWs?

    Interesting. When I was settting up the CR-1 Active Subwoofer Crossover with multiple subs, JL recommended that I set the crossover above the range of port output. They based this on the premise that the resonant port was the least controlled range of the main speaker. Letting the sealed subs...

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