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  1. Macattack

    Options for dual subwoofers on hardwood floor

    I would look to the proper IsoAcoustics footers. They worked well under a my main speakers to eliminate low frequency transfer into my floor.
  2. Macattack

    Which manufacturer of KT88 do you prefer in your McIntosh power amplifiers? And a second question.

    I had good luck with Goldlions in my MC2301s. They brought a bit more liveliness to the overall sound vs the OEM tubes.
  3. Macattack

    What comes first: listening chair placement or speaker placement?

    I was reacting to your preposition that room treatments were equal if not more important than positioning of your seat and the speakers - only making the point that IMHO, it’s not that simple. I was not attacking you.
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    What comes first: listening chair placement or speaker placement?

    Rex, I don’t think it is as easy as you conclude. I would propose that in most dedicated - rectangular rooms, Listening position and speaker placement are the most important steps in finding the right sound. Room treatments come next. In irregular rooms, say multipurpose L shape rooms, I...
  5. Macattack

    Absolute Sound Reviews Block Audio Mono SE amplifiers.

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    Detailed Speaker Setup and Optimization

    I agree that spikes make tweaking positions very difficult, I would add though they are a necessary evil when confronted with a floor that has a sympathetic resonance. IsoAcoustic Gaia’s and their spikes helped remove upper bass bloat. So much that I can live with the difficulty in finding...
  7. Macattack

    Which Brand Have You Owned for 20 Years?

    Wireworld, McIntosh, Infinity - 27 yrs each. Recently gave my MC7106 amp to my son in law and sold my Infinity reference RSIIa speakers.
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    The Problem of reproducing large scale Orchestral music

    On a related note but different ‘plane’, I recently changed out the last meter ethernet cable that connects my last switch to my server. Moving from a Supra Cat8+ to a Wireworld Platinum 10. The resolution of massed strings was what sold me on the change. Playing music from Qobuz, the WW...
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    What are Contenders for Top Audiophile Routers? Routers more Impactful than Switches?

    What settings should be changed? (Thought this thread was about which is more impactful - routers or switches?) Yes, the upstairs router is connected via in-wall ethernet. Why not? I figure the fiber break of the two switches obviates the need to worry about the router. I have considered...
  10. Macattack

    EMM Labs DA2 V2 and Playback Designs MPD-8

    all ears.
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    What are Contenders for Top Audiophile Routers? Routers more Impactful than Switches?

    So tell me what else to do? Fiber to panel outside house, copper to panel Inside closet in entry way of home. Dedicated Copper to Asus router on first floor and second line to Asus router in audio room. Audio room router 20’ Ethernet cable to Modded Buffalo GS2016 switch, 1 meter fiber to...
  12. Macattack

    First foray into Shunyata PC's in 2025

    Congratulations on your upgrades!
  13. Macattack

    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    I think you are asking a very difficult question that only you can answer by demoing the M19 in your room. Maybe the question should be - what other SQ uptick could I get with ~$10,000? Power, grounding, isolation, room treatments?
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    What ethernet cables are members using?

    I am currently demoing Wireworld Plat 10 and Starlight 10 Ethernet cables for the 1 meter between my last switch and my Antipodes server. Both outperform the incumbent 1 meter Supra Cat 8+ with wider sound stage and more body. The bigger question is which of the WW cables is better. I think...
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    Does "everything" REALLY matter? (A No-Arguing Thread...)

    Clean and adequate power Grounding systems High quality source components Amplification matched to my speakers Speakers matched to my room Subs Lots of little things to remove noise that seemed to add up to a big thing. - Cables, Switches/fiber break on digital side/eliminating vibration on...
  16. Macattack

    Please recommend some Monoblock Amps

    We can agree to disagree. I love them and gave an earnest recommendation. Peace out.
  17. Macattack

    Please recommend some Monoblock Amps

    Check out the Block Audio Mono SE amplifiers on ‘playitagain’ on the web and A’GON. Class A, powerful and musical. (No affiliation - I own the Block Line and Mono-SE amps)
  18. Macattack

    Yikes!!!!! Spain plans to cut workweek to improve work-life balance

    It will be an interesting experiment.
  19. Macattack

    Antipodes OLADRA or K50

    Congratulations!
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    A Bucket List Wish --- A Vacation Much Overdue

    Japan is one of my favorite countries. Spent many nights there over a 35 year career of living in and traveling back and forth to Asia from the US. Steve, your pictures brought back so many memories. They don’t capture the serene feeling you get in Kyoto and the temples. Contrasted with the...
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    Kharma DB9 S

    My experiences with Kharmas is with the DB-7s, DB-9s and the DB-11s that own. From my dealers rooms and show rooms, They have never sounded lean no matter what the amplification has been. Not sure where that would come from. I have only heard them with Boulder SS amps, Pass Labs amps and my...
  22. Macattack

    Antipodes OLADRA or K50

    Congratulations. Enjoy the burn-in time.
  23. Macattack

    My Personal Experience With Detailed Speaker Setup - I'm Finally There

    Perhaps the point has been made already but I believe the slight movements of speakers are to optimize the speaker / room interaction which yields the ‘moment of excellence’ at the listening position. In my experience, that ‘moment’ releases the ‘head in the Vice’ conflict that some fear...
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    Roon :( with antipodes dx 3

    I suggest you post your question / issue on the Antipodes support forum. Far more focused expertise there. https://antipodes.support/
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    Ron's Favorite Private Rooms + Systems of All Time

    This thread needs beer. It flows more like a bar discussion where one guy makes a serious statement about fishing gear and it quickly evolves to a discussion on snowboards with a short diversion on whether you can feel the rush from Skiing videos. Geesh.
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    DELETED

    OP needs to get a life. Really, this keeps you up at night?
  27. Macattack

    The Diplomat

    Fully agree Jim. My wife and enjoyed it so much we powered through the second season one evening! Good TV.
  28. Macattack

    Best speakers I've ever heard under $350,000

    I agree people are trying to make a buck. I am okay with that. I can choose not to watch (or click). As for the ‘lab’, I take that for what it is. A guy with more money than most who digs getting in front of the camera with high end, expensive equipment. Sometimes it’s actually quite...
  29. Macattack

    What's Spinning Tonight?

    Judy Collins - Hard Times for Lovers
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    What is new in my music library? (recent purchases I enjoy)

    2024 Japanese SA-CD Box set of Celibidache - Bruckner symphonies. Yama & Jiro - Girl Talk SHM-SACD 2024 release.

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