Doug's Audio DenOpening image now shows some of the unusual systems I have been arranging over the past year. Two positive developments are seen in the use of twin integrated amplifiers in Faux Mono (technically, ... posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenI have shifted things around a bit now that I have a new speaker system to display. Introducing the Colibri C2 Bookshelf Loudspeaker! It is an affordable line made by Avantgarde Acoustics. posted about 1 year ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenI have created what I suspect is one of the most unusual reviews for many years. It could go down as one of the most unusual! It involves a system configuration I have never seen before and likely ... posted over 1 year ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenBig changes coming! As they say, a totally new ball game! You likely have not seen it prior. posted over 1 year ago | View comment | |
vernonwtx's SystemGod's Peace, Congratulations on a splendid looking system! Ah, Canary Audio amps! I fondly recall the Canary Audio Zama Speakers I owned a long time ago. Sold them to an acquaintance who ... posted over 1 year ago | View comment | |
My gearHitachi, wow, cool! Looks like a fun, relaxing rig! I had a Nikko vintage setup at one time. I still have my Nakamichi deck. posted almost 2 years ago | View comment | |
g2the2nd's SystemYes, the Tekton would be closer to full range/concentric than your other speakers. Another flavor to enjoy. I have always felt it is a better return on my money for enjoyment to... posted almost 2 years ago | View comment | |
g2the2nd's SystemVariety of audio systems is a very satisfying pursuit in this hobby! You have two good transducers to present the music with a variety of emphasized characteristics. Early on, I... posted almost 2 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenThose who are pursuing a new digital front end may wish to read my latest comments about the past year's search for a digital source. My brief description of the type of systems I am building now i... posted almost 2 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenVery productive time at AXPONA. A good show this year. I was able to demo a great deal of digital front end gear and from listening received confirmation that I am on the right track with my choice... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
House of HathorCongratulations on an all out effort! Custom rooms are splendid and well worth the effort. I'm sure the modification in the crossover of the 20.1 brought a large improvement to the speaker's perfor... posted about 2 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenNow doing comparison of following systems:Streamer + DAC + PreampStreamer + Integrated DACIntegrated Streamer/DAC/Preamp One prin... posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
jrunyon52's SystemNice all out effort for an impressive speaker! Line source with prodigious LF is one of the great experiences of sound in this hobby. Kudos on going big to capture the enormity of it. Soundstage an... posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenWorking on the next phase of the digital front end upgrade. I'm now handling units using different system configurations, including server, DAC, user interface/app, and streaming music services. posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenReview of the Aurender A20 Reference Analogue Output Network Player has been published at Dagogo.com. This was a great start to the digital source upgrade journey. posted over 2 years ago | View comment | |
ronrags' SystemAh, the Violin speakers! I admire their attributes, the combo of good design and sound as well as the aesthetics. I see it matches your decor. Kudos! posted almost 3 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenIt has been five years with the same digital source, so it is time to reassess. I have been doing some work on setting up a new streaming and file playback front end. Very nice ... posted almost 3 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenI had a great time working with the enviable Clarisys Minuet Speaker, a gorgeous dipole. The community can read my assessment in the new article just published at Dagogo.com. posted almost 3 years ago | View comment | |
Jenner's SystemA most inviting looking room, kudos! posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
WEBKING185 Low Fi SystemHave you considered other genres of speakers such as dipole, open baffle, line source, omni, horn, or hybrid? They are all wonderful! posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
Subtle, but BoldYou will be shocked at what subs add to the experience. Enjoy! posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
Subtle, but BoldTom, God's Peace,Scott is correct; subs are indispensable (unless you have big floor standing speakers of the close to state of the art variety) for improving not only frequency... posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
Subtle, but BoldNice, tidy system! If you haven't read my review of the Kinki Studio EX-M1+, I encourage you to do so. I discuss opamp rolling, and it makes a distinct difference in the unit's performance. Take yo... posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenMy latest experiment was to try the Perlisten D212s Subwoofers with the Grand Aspen Speakers. That necessitated leaving the internal subs silent and sending the line level signal to the Perlisten s... posted over 3 years ago | View comment | |
bugredmachine's Tennessee System 2023Bugredmachine (Bigredmachine),God's Peace,Congratulations on an impressive system, which I'm sure enthralls you! Your relentless push for perfection is showing! :) <... posted over 3 years ago | View comment |