#21
|
|||
|
|||
To me, one of the most important things in music reproduction is getting the tonal balance or timbre of instruments correct. Based on my experience in listening to live vs. reproduced symphonic music, the large majority of high end systems that I've heard tend to make instruments sound too bright or edgy and they don't seem to capture the "body" of live music.
In reproduced sound, it's worst for massed violins which, for me, is the acid test for music systems. In general, tubes (Audio Research, in particular) seem to do it better than solid state. Digital playback seems to have a harder time getting it right than analog systems, although the newer generations of digital equipment (like the Reference CD9) are getting close to analog sound. Many of the 24-bit HD recordings are quite good and, as a rule, are more natural sounding than Red Book CD's. However, there are some very good CD's out there. In particular, I find CD's on the Chandos label, particularly those that are recorded and mastered in the 24-bit format, to be quite good. |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
George, It's great and interesting to learn of your journey and where you ended up. It's my hope that many young people will read a post like yours and decide to take the trip. There's just something indescribable about listening to music through a true high end system, a joy that cannot be found elsewhere in our short time on this planet. I wish you many more years of happy listening.
Best Charles Last edited by Charles; 03-21-2021 at 12:01 AM. |
#23
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
Thank you. Yes on how wonderful it is to listen to music through a high end system. It was fun getting here also. George
__________________
George Main: Aurender W20SE music streamer, ARC REF 9SE DAC / CD, Linn LP 12, Koetsu Rosewood SignCartrige, ARC REF 3 Phono Stage, ARC REF 6SE Preamp, ARC 160s amp, Sonus Faber Amati Traditional Speakers,Transparent Ultra IC & SC Library:Aurender N100, Ayre QB9 2020 DAC, Woo WA5-LE amp upgraded tubes, Focal Utopia HP, Sennheiser 800s HP, LCD HP. Last edited by George Prentice; 03-22-2021 at 11:33 PM. Reason: Attach photos |
#24
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Gorgeous room!! Last edited by GSOphile; 03-24-2021 at 01:39 PM. |
#25
|
|||
|
|||
Sweeet! That is one nice room!
__________________
Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines. |
#26
|
|||
|
|||
Looks like a great room, George! Congrats!
|
#27
|
|||
|
|||
Terrific room George! Nice photos.
__________________
Wilson Alexia V; ARC Ref 6SE; ARC Ref Phono 3SE; Boulder 1160; Esoteric K1X; Artisan Fidelity Garrard 301 Statement; Ikeda 407; Koetsu Leopard, Coralstone; Shunyata Denali 6000T; Shunyata AC cables; Siltech Prince speaker cables; Siltech Princess interconnects, Avondale II phono. |
#28
|
||||
|
||||
Thank you all. I am very lucky. I thought for perspective this photo gives a perspective that helps explain what makes the space good... the high asymmetry of the space. Also back wall is underground and listening side above ground.
__________________
George Main: Aurender W20SE music streamer, ARC REF 9SE DAC / CD, Linn LP 12, Koetsu Rosewood SignCartrige, ARC REF 3 Phono Stage, ARC REF 6SE Preamp, ARC 160s amp, Sonus Faber Amati Traditional Speakers,Transparent Ultra IC & SC Library:Aurender N100, Ayre QB9 2020 DAC, Woo WA5-LE amp upgraded tubes, Focal Utopia HP, Sennheiser 800s HP, LCD HP. Last edited by Masterlu; 03-24-2021 at 07:46 PM. Reason: Enlarge and embed photo |
#29
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Best Charles |
#30
|
|||
|
|||
I love the fireplace on one end and the books at the other. This must be a very cozy and relaxing room at night!
|
|
|
Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |