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  1. LenWhite

    2-Channel Subwoofer Integration

    Barry Ober has more than 35 years research into the best methodology for the easiest and most comprehensive subwoofer integration and system alignment, including speaker imaging. I've read most of his website and used his techniques to integrate my JL Audio F212v2 with my 2-channel system. Bass...
  2. LenWhite

    Boulder 1160

    I recently purchased a Boulder 1160 from Suncoast Audio in Sarasota Florida. I've owned many good amplifiers such as Jeff Rowland and Krell to name a couple. But I've never owned an amp like this 1160 that controls my Raidho D3s like this amplifier. The mids and highs are completely unstressed...
  3. LenWhite

    Are CDs Digital or Analog

    This was published by 6Moons as part of a description of the PS Audio PerfectWave components. An illuminating description on analog vs. digital I had never read before. You can read the full article in the link at the end of this post. CD isn’t really digital: Since 1982 when Philips and Sony...
  4. LenWhite

    On The Record: An Audio Professional’s Take on Vinyl

    Michael Thomas Connolly a musician, recording engineer, and producer writes an interesting and thought provoking article describing the analog and digital production processes and tradeoffs. In part he writes: Recording does not capture an objective reality any more than a photograph would...
  5. LenWhite

    Audio Equipment Website

    I discovered an audio review website from my Google feed I had not known about before. http://www.audiodrom.net/en/ I found it unique and useful, There's no advertisements no promotions. It's just three audio enthusiasts who obviously spend tons of time listening to audio equipment and writing...
  6. LenWhite

    Roon Software SQ

    I just read a primer on Roon which states: Roon's goals are supreme usability and super high-quality sound. The interface is designed to be richer than anything else out there and it claims "bit-perfect playback of lossy and lossless file formats, including high resolution audio content (PCM and...
  7. LenWhite

    Power Cable Sequence

    What is the general consensus as to where to best place your highest quality PC excluding the power amp. I've seen opinions from: it s/b the first cable from the receptacle, to it s/b the piece of ancillary equipment likely to generate the most electrical noise.
  8. LenWhite

    FS: Lindemann 855 Dual-mono Power Amplifier

    A couple of years ago I read a review stating the JRDG Corus/625 combination worked well with Raidho's. I've had them in my system ever since and really like the way they flesh out individual instruments. I've tried a couple of times selling my previous Lindemann 855 amp via Audiogon and even...
  9. LenWhite

    SACD DSD Recordings

    It appears to me the major classical music labels (BIS, Chandos, Channel Classics, SFO) that offered DSD recording have eliminated the former in favor of PCM. One of the last to offer DSD recordings (Pentatone) appears it may be going that way as well. My guess is once again Sony's penchant for...
  10. LenWhite

    Outlander

    Outlander season 2 begins 4/9 on Starz. If you haven't seen season 1 you can binge it all for free http://www.starz.com/originals/outlander/episodes Season 1 was excellent.
  11. LenWhite

    Raidho D3 Upgrade

    I traded the Raidho C3 to Rhapsody Audio NYC (Bob Visintainer) for the Raidho D3 last week. Bob is a true gentleman and ensured an easy transaction. The D3 has at least twice the resolution and dynamics of the C3. The D3 has incredible imaging capabilities, not just defining vocal/instrument...
  12. LenWhite

    Media Room Acoustics

    The media room acoustics are officially completed as of today! I now have an acoustically designed optimized music room. Thanks to Nyal (Acoustic Frontiers) for both the foundation design and interior room acoustic design. I can clearly hear the room's reverberation time has been...
  13. LenWhite

    PMJ - Post Modern Jukebox

    Great group of musicians - checked out the website Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. Scott Bradlee (piano) must be using a large assortment of musicians to produce albums and worldwide tours. I will try to check this group out this fall in Ft. Lauderdale.
  14. LenWhite

    Active Speakers

    I'm considering adding a JL Audio F112 and JL Audio CR-1 crossover to augment the low end of my audio system. Some very astute audio people believe very few current consumer audio speakers can produce visceral bass without the proper integration of a subwoofer. I also read this very interesting...
  15. LenWhite

    FS: Lindemann 855 Amplifier

    Original owner, purchased 2010 from Aaudio Imports who was an authorized US dealer for a discounted price of $13,300. The amp and preamp have great synergy together. I would use them again in my audio system in a heart beat if it weren't for my upgrade to the Jeff Rowland equipment. I certainly...
  16. LenWhite

    FS: Lindemann 830S Pre-Amplifier

    Original owner, purchased 2010 from Aaudio Imports who was an authorized US dealer for a discounted price of $9,940. The preamp and amp have great synergy together. I would use them again in my audio system in a heart beat if it weren't for my upgrade to the Jeff Rowland equipment. I certainly...
  17. LenWhite

    New Media Room

    I've posted some pictures of my newly completed media room which was part of a house addition. I finally have a purposed room for dedicated stereo listening and weekend movies. We have our original family room back, and the sound from the new media room doesn't intrude on the rest of the house...
  18. LenWhite

    House Addition with Media Room

    I created a new album showing the progress of building a new media room in a house addition.
  19. LenWhite

    Room Acoustic Analysis

    I recently used Acoustic Frontiers (Nyal Mellor) to analyze my listening room acoustics. Since Nyal's business is all the way across the country from me, he sent me a frequency response measuring/recording kit. It was easy to use and last week I received the analysis results via email. The...
  20. LenWhite

    EMM Labs XDS1 v2 JRiver Settings

    Does anyone use the XDS1 v2 or DAC2X with a Windows PC music server. If your using the EMM Labs supplied audio driver, what specific JRiver MC19 settings do you use?
  21. LenWhite

    Room Acoustics

    Like others on this forum my music room was designed by Rives Audio and for the most part I've really liked how it quieted the room and added focus and articulation. But like others I've made changes, most notably by eliminating the absorber panels at the sidewall early reflection points, adding...
  22. LenWhite

    Dedicated Audio Power Circuit

    Does anyone have opinions as to the best type of electrical wire to use for a dedicated audio circuit? My current dedicated circuit is 20A romex, but I'm considering replacing it with 20A or 30A twisted wire in metal conduit.
  23. LenWhite

    Jeff Rowland 625 mini-plug connector

    Can anyone tell me how the 625 mini-plug connector can be used for remote control? The JRDG Corus remote receiver appears to have a connection like the 625. Would it be possible for me to run some type of connection between that and the 625?
  24. LenWhite

    New Corus/625

    I just changed my preamp/amp combo to the Jeff Rowland Corus/625. Anyone have any input on the length of break-in?
  25. LenWhite

    Audio Wall Receptacles and Power strips/conditioners

    I recently sold my Isoclean 80A3 power distributor and I'm considering a Nordost Qbase as a replacement - I'm using a Quantum QX4 between the wall socket and my Lindemann 830S preamp. But the knowledgeable people at the Audio Federation believe all power strips/conditioners impart their own...
  26. LenWhite

    Music Appreciation USA vs. Europe

    TAS (Alan Taffel) posts IMO an interesting article http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/why-munich-is-different/ addressing the differences between the Munich audio show and those in this country. The article also speaks to the differences between the way Americans and Europeans view music...
  27. LenWhite

    Audio System Foundation

    Roy Gregory's RMAF "System Setup" presentation IMO is worth watching for those not familiar with the audio system foundation approach. Although I attended a similar presentation at the 2008 RMAF and my audio system greatly benefited from the recommendations, I was reminded by this video...
  28. LenWhite

    Audio Advertising & Education

    I recently watched a RMAF12 seminar discussing what changes could be made to the audio business model to grow industry. But the discussion seems to keep centering around "preaching to the choir" by relying on the press and shows. That's why the majority of people don't have a clue identifying...
  29. LenWhite

    High Fidelity EMM XDS1 Review

    A very positive High Fidelity review by Wojciech Pacu?a September 2012 http://highfidelity.pl/@main-313&lang=en. I've read several posts this year of trading the XDS1 for the separates configuration, but interestingly the reviewer opines "the emm Labs XDS1 integrated player is better than the...
  30. LenWhite

    Norah Jones - Come Away With Me (Analogue Productions SACD)

    I received the newly released Analogue Production Norah Jones: Come Away With Me SACD yesterday from Acoustic Sounds. On first listen I liked the way it sounded - good dynamics, wide/deep sound stage, and good full bodied imaging. I haven't compared it to the RBCD I have yet, but since I record...

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