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    KeithR's "Dream Speaker" Search

    I too am very interested in the Gamuts, specifically the RS7i. I've been communicating with Michael and trying to set up an audition at his place. I am very curious to hear your thoughts.
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    2 subs for 2-ch only system in a small room?

    I've been thinking about using digital room correction (DIRAC). My first step towards this is to get a usb mic and analyze my room through Room EQ Wizard software. I am hopeful this is more accurate than my cheapo SPL meter and test tones method.
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    2 subs for 2-ch only system in a small room?

    Thank you Amir. Curious why you think setting up a second sub would be so difficult and why an EQ is needed? I know I have to experiment with placement but in your experience do you think its too hard to find a good location?
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    2 subs for 2-ch only system in a small room?

    I recently added a REL T/5i sub to my system and have been very happy with the results. Integration was a breeze with my Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolution monitors and I am now more engaged in my music than ever. So of course being a typical audiophile, I got to thinking if 1 sub sounds this good...
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    My integrated died...time to upgrade or fix/mod? (SF Evolution speakers)

    Thank you Alex. I've heard good things about Hegel too. I will check it out.
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    My integrated died...time to upgrade or fix/mod? (SF Evolution speakers)

    Yeah I know I can find a tech but since I am also looking to upgrade/mod it at the same time I am trying to find someone reputable who can do both. I will heck out the LA/OC hi-fi club. According to their website they are still in business. I reached out to their US distributor to see if...
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    My integrated died...time to upgrade or fix/mod? (SF Evolution speakers)

    It looks like my beloved Accustic Arts Power 1 integrated amp is dying a slow death. Sometimes I do not get any sound from it. Cycling power works sometimes. My feeling is that the problem is just something simple like a relay or something. So my options are: 1. Fix the amp and while I am...
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    Synergistic Research HFT

    I just got the HFT on loan from The Cable Co. I will be trying these out tonight and will report back what I hear or dont hear. Stay tuned.
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    New PS Audio Directstream DAC

    For PC audio I highly suggest using Windows Server2012 and Audiophile Optimizer on top of that for incredible improvement over Win7.
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    New PS Audio Directstream DAC

    I too have always liked PS Audio products but lately it seems the company is favoring the typical audiophile hyperbole in their marketing. Maybe its just a sign of the times in an effort to gain our mindshare. Anyway, i personally think any company that comes out with expensive DACs is missing...
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    Vicoustic Super Bass Extreme?

    Does anyone here have experience with the Vicoustic Super Bass Extreme? I currently use their Flexi Pol absorption panels for my front wall with good results. I really like the look of the Vicoustic products. Anyway, does know how effective the Super Bass Extremes are as compared to products...
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Lol! Tough crowd in here! Glad I don't have a sister!!
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    Best >8TB music collection server setup.

    Here is my setup which works great for my streaming both my large music and movie collection: 8tb NAS upstairs with my wireless N router. The NAS is set up as raid 5 with another raid used as backup. Downstairs I have several low powered Atom 525 based pcs running Windows Server 2012 Both...
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Good points. One thing I love about my little room is my ability to treat it. Treating a room tastefully is much harder in a living room. What I need is a big dedicated room. Time to look for a rich woman to marry!
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Thank you. I really wish I could pull my speakers out more but my little room just won't allow it. Time to reclaim the loving room!
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Ok so I messed around a bit with my speaker position by pulling them further away from the front wall. They are now 36" away measured from the tweeter, 5'6" apart, and 6' away from the listening position. My head is a little over 1' away from the short wall behind me above which opens up to my...
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    And how far away do you sit as measured along the side of the triangle?
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Daveyf, how far from the front wall are your speakers, as measured from the tweeter?
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Dammit! Can't we just move to metric! Well, 6" is all I can handle. Like my room I am fairly small too.
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    Thanks for the reply guys. Johnny, I tried toe out but feel that I lose too much dynamics. It seems the Evolutions like to have the tweeters pointed just outside the ears. Michael, to be totally honest I have no idea what you are taking about! :). I will need a translation for dummies...
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    Speakers closer to sidewall?

    My room is rather narrow at only 9" so my speakers are 1.5" from the sidewalls measured from the tweeter. I was wondering if I treat the first reflection points can I then move the speakers closer to the sidewalls? In my narrow room I am always looking for ways to widen the soundstage...
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    Synergistic Research HFT

    Hey Peter. Sorry for missing your comments in this thread. It must have been the other 137 off topic responses that distracted me. :) My room already has some treatments so perhaps the HFTs will augment the sound. Frankly I cannot believe these little devices alone can eliminate the need for...
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    Synergistic Research HFT

    Wow just went through 14 pages hoping to get some real world feedback on this product. I guess I was hoping for too much. I am open minded about tweaks but at the same time like to know the theory behind them as well, more out of curiosity. I also understand there is so much we don't...
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    I just got back from my 1 hour audition of the Atrias. I am not big on audiophile lingo so I will try my best to describe what I heard. Overall I would say the Atrias was very workman like. By that I mean they didn't have any sonic trait that jumped out at me. But I suppose this is a...
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    Andrew, I just sent you a private message.
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    Thank you for the reply guys. I am excited to be auditioning the Atrias this Wednesday. I will report back.
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    My front end is a Luxman D-06 cdp/Dac as well as a PC based music server. My integrated amp is an Accustic Arts Power 1. I also have a PS Audio P3 AC regenerator. ICs and speaker cables are Tara Labs and AC cables are Synergistic Research Element series.
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    Thank you jfrech, I have followed your virtual system on the other forum. With regards to getting the larger speaker my concern would be the width I have of only 9 feet. I am already worried that I may not have enough space to get the speakers wide enough apart. I think the most I can do is...
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    Amp, thank you very much for your reply. I followed your Rockport upgrade thread with great interest. And yes, the wall behind the listening position is about 3 ft high, above that there are very large openings leading to my family room and kitchen. So regarding the sound do you think...
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    Atrias in a very small room?

    I super excited to audition the Atrias at my local dealer here in SoCal. I have read so many wonderful things about the Rockports that I figure I would be doing myself and injustice by not checking them out. So a little about my system and my listening preferences. I have a very small room...

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