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  1. RUR

    It’s All a Preference

    Hi Sean, Long ago and far away in 1997, the ex-owner of ML responded to similar measurements in a magazine review by asserting that ideal measurement distance for a 48" electrostatic element is necessarily different than for a point source. That response may be found here. Does this make...
  2. RUR

    It’s All a Preference

    As I said, this was 2006 and the technology has moved on. Today's Trinnov products, for example, use a multi-head mic to deliver frequence and time domain information to a dual core 1.8gHz processor for analysis. "Trinnov’s state-of-the art time-frequency analysis algorithms identify room...
  3. RUR

    It’s All a Preference

    Not in today's SOTA products. Lyngdorf, Dirac and Trinnov all use proprietary technology to differentiate, measure, and appropriately compensate for direct vs. room reflections. See for example Jan Abildgaard Pedersen, "“Loudspeaker-Room Adaptation for a specific Listening Position using...
  4. RUR

    It’s All a Preference

    Hell, maybe we shouldn't be listening to CD or dipoles at all. Maybe we should be listening to multi-poles, otherwise described as "improved Bose 901's". http://home.provide.net/~djcarlst/SLReport10.05.pdf and background: http://home.provide.net/~djcarlst/20101118.htm
  5. RUR

    It’s All a Preference

    What bass bump?
  6. RUR

    OmniMic

    Hi Peter, It's a great tool and I've used one since introduction. Lengthy user thread here, as well as brief discussion on this board here. No, the only cable you need comes with the kit and connects the mic to your laptop.
  7. RUR

    The Upgrade Company

    It should be noted that Harman's investigations have shown that trained listeners do not yield different results vs. untrained, but do yield results more quickly i.e. with fewer trials. Given the small # of trials you're (perforce) conducting, Jeff, it can't hurt.
  8. RUR

    The Upgrade Company

    Rich, you are ever the devoted customer.
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    The Upgrade Company

    Business Profile of: Mr. David J. Schulte The Upgrade Company LLC 1222 Walkabout Lane Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740 Education Bachelors Degree , Business, Psych, Soc, Science University Of Michigan http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Schulte_David_-888425.aspx Note that he...
  10. RUR

    The Upgrade Company

    Jeff, in case you missed it, his degree is in psychology, so no surprise there.
  11. RUR

    What happens when you ask a Boeing Engineer to fix your lawnmower

    See now, if you add a Raytheon engineer, he'll provide a Radar/FLIR/munitions package so that the lawnower can locate the nearest target of opportunity and launch a miniature Hellfire to take it out.:p
  12. RUR

    Martin Logan introduces VaporSound™ Transparent Technology

    Can't be. We all know engineers have no sense of humor.:p
  13. RUR

    Martin Logan introduces VaporSound™ Transparent Technology

    Gotta love those funny engineers @ ML.;) http://www.martinlogan.com/vaporsound/index.php
  14. RUR

    Dirac Live

    Officially, it's a 25% discount, but the poster @ AVS just replied that he received an offer @ 30% off = €455. How or if others can get that last 5% I don't know. The site says "The software is provided as a digital download" and it shows as a download in the cart. I have no plans to...
  15. RUR

    Dirac Live

    Amir, I'm told it's €487.50 or ~$650, including the 25% early adopter discount.
  16. RUR

    Dirac Live

    According to this post @ AVS, the beta version of Dirac Live is now in the hands of users. The free Limited Trial version page is also up, though there's no link for download that I can find - yet. As described, the Trial version allows users to: •Assure compatibility with computer and...
  17. RUR

    Trinnov ST2

    Sorry for the delay, but folks in La France had to be contacted... The online policy posted by Trinnov's web manager was in error and they extend their thanks for pointing it out. The correct policy is now reflected on line: "The ST2 HiFi includes an Optimizer 4 bundle. Software...
  18. RUR

    Trinnov ST2

    Hi PNCD, I've been advised by the US Distributor that the software is upgradable, so I don't know quite what to make of that statement - it's completely at odds with the superb service and support I've received. If you'll provide a link to it, I'll ring him up for clarification. /Ken
  19. RUR

    Trinnov ST2

    Enabling 24/192 is in Trinnov's "to do" queue, but no ECD that I'm aware of. The ST-2 PRO/HiFi are essentially computers, with remote GUI via VNC.
  20. RUR

    Multi-amplification and Active Crossover

    Say Hallelujah! Not to mention compensating for FR variation in recordings resulting from lack of standardization in the mastering process.
  21. RUR

    High Dynamic Range Music

    Tom Danley posted this a few days back: So I found the track on this album, and purchased it: http://www.amazon.com/La-Bamba-O-Zone-Percussion-Group/dp/B00005YREX/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1332023932&sr=1-1 This should definitely be added to the high dynamic range list. Pretty...
  22. RUR

    How Do You Brew Your Coffee

    They're gorgeous and I may try to find the Faema. A quick Google search found a brief Faemina history and a parts supplier, but no machines for sale. Actually, the temp surfing aspect of the Olympia (and recurring leaks, with problematic parts ordering from the factory in Switzerland) drove me...
  23. RUR

    How Do You Brew Your Coffee

    Fantastic! I see the grinders and Cremina, but what are the other two? Used to use a Cremina, but it's been set aside for a while in lieu of a semi-auto machine.
  24. RUR

    OmniMic vs XTZ Recommendations

    Hi Nyal, I haven't since no one in the AVS thread could confirm that it wouldn't brick my original model XTZ - I should have simply called or emailed you. Turns out my XTZ is generally "on the road" as I attempt to get folks interested in actually measuring their systems. Right now it's in...
  25. RUR

    OmniMic vs XTZ Recommendations

    Hi Kal, How high does the resolution go with the new XTZ II Pro? Does XTZ now do ETC? Thanks!
  26. RUR

    OmniMic vs XTZ Recommendations

    Hi Grooves, I own both Omnimic and XTZ and each has strengths and weaknesses... For identifying bass issues, both provide FR analysis and decay, though XTZ has limited resolution vs. the Omnimic. For identifying mid/high frequency reflection issues, it's best to use the Envelope Time Curve...
  27. RUR

    Speaker/Room calibration

    Jack, there have been a number of constructive suggestions made which advise moving/adding LF transducers and/or EQ. Bruce can do much better than the measurements, so far.
  28. RUR

    New DEQX HDP-3 Express

    Frantz, the Express is the unit I heard @ RMAF driving Tikandis and Gallos. Their just-announced version, the HDP-4, does support 192/24, but does not support 3 subs as discrete outputs. http://www.deqx.com/ upper right. They sent me an email with the comparison between HDP-Express, -3 and...
  29. RUR

    Tact vs DEQX

    Over the course of three years, Boz has been incredibly helpful in every respect. At one point, per his request, I called him every morning and we chatted for 20-30 minutes about an issue I was having which turned out to be non-TacT. Last time Marty posted on this subject, he, too, was...
  30. RUR

    Speaker/Room calibration

    Plug the dimensions into http://www.hunecke.de/en/calculators/room-eigenmodes.html and you can see the peak locations. 4.1m x 6.7m x 3.2m

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