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In Reply to: A serious point regarding how we approach our hobby.... posted by tubesforever on September 8, 2006 at 22:48:15:
Extremely well put.I always chuckle at threads entitled, "Arms that deliver the best bass?" or "cartridges with the best midrange?", etc.
If there has been one common thread that has run through my blog I would hope it is that system synergy is key...no one component or tweak universally delivers the same result.
Dave
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there are items that DO deliver great bass or midrange, etc. Part of the beauty of a board like this is that we can learn from others who have experience with said equipment. I don't laugh at threads which point them out. I listen and if a part of my system seems bass lean, then I try to replace it with one that has been mentioned. But I don't take one persons word. I look at reviews and do the research. If "great bass" is mentioned throughout the various reviews, then I put that at the top of the list. I've built an entire system this way and so far I have been pleased with the results.
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"'ve built an entire system this way and so far I have been pleased with the results."Same here. I have read as many opinions as I could and found what I consisder to be a consensus on a given then went for it. That is why this is a good forum.
So it is a consensus guess on symetry that I am aiming for? Anyway, with a little reading you can sift through the choices and come out on top.
Tubes, however, you have to try first hand. :-( that can be expensive. Which it is a good reason to find a vendor who will tka ehtme back and allow you to try 'em out. A few AA sponsors do this.
particular to bass, for instance, word was out that a dropped counterweight for the Rega type arm delivered better bass. The consensus was large and synergy was a given and it worked.
Another source that was quite helpful was audio review. Obviously audiogon was also a big help. Considering that audio dealers are quite scarce in many parts of the country, these forums are an invaluable resource. But you do have to learn to read the reviews and do your homework. It sounds like we're on the same page
I only use my gun whenever kindness fails
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