Another Woman's PerspectiveHi Linnie, I have been collecting music for about 40 yrs now and my tastes have changed. These days (at 53) I prefer to listen to jazz (acoustic, classic, and contemporary) and lots of what falls i... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveHi Chad, thanks for the comments! I absolutely love the Genesis speakers, they are the best I've had, with deep focused bass and smooth, detailed highs. The Squeezebox/DAC combo is amazingly musica... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveSystem edited: Found another Ensemble Isolink power conditioner so plugged the preamp into that; got some long Audience power cords for the speakers; added Squeezebox and DAC to set up a homemade m... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveSystem edited: Updated equipment list January 2007: mostly the same but have added a Squeezebox wireless music server and an Electrocompaniet ECD-1 DAC just for fun. Sounds incredibly good, esp. co... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveCouple of additions/changes March 2004: I swapped out my Dedicated Audio power cables on the Genesis speaker amps for Audience Power Chords (thanks to Stereoholic!), and I found a second Ensemble I... posted over 21 years ago | View comment | |
Compact System for Living RoomSystem edited: January 2004: somehow I have ended up with three CD players in this second system. One is a changer and only used for parties, and one is an SACD player, but the redbook playback on ... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveThank you for your comments, Stehno. You're right, I am sold on the Sistrum ideas. I'm not familiar with the Foundation Research gear you mention; do you have an electrician install it in your wall... posted almost 22 years ago | View comment | |
Results of my nearfield experimentHi Mark, you can order your stands direct from Bob at www.soundanchors.com. There's a phone no. listed on the website too if you'd like to talk with him first. Monitor stands come in 3-post or 4-po... posted over 22 years ago | View comment | |
Results of my nearfield experimentIf you are going to buy new, shorter stands, please consider Sound Anchors for your Silverlines. I have had 4-5 different pairs of Sound Anchors for monitors over the years, and they never disappoi... posted over 22 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMike, I noticed when you put your Marantz and CD12 up for sale and wondered what on earth you had found that bettered them. I have the Marantz and think it is fabulous for regular CDs; I don't list... posted over 22 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveSystem edited: Added pictures of this system. Note the Audionut Cable Elevators and the audionut dog, Scallywag. posted almost 23 years ago | View comment | |
Another Woman's PerspectiveSystem edited: I just purchased a set of Audionut Cable Elevators to get my longest length of cables off the carpeting. I think they look cool, but the wife of the man who sold them to me thought NOT. posted almost 23 years ago | View comment | |
Compact System for Living RoomSystem edited: Added the Sigma II DAC and Ensemble Digiflux digital interconnect. Haven't really listened yet to see if it improved the Icon. posted almost 23 years ago | View comment | |
25 years in the makingYou have put so much thought and energy into this system! I'm impressed that you got such great balance out of the Thiels. I understand you don't want to invest in "audiophile" racks, but I BEG you... posted about 23 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi Mike,I had viewed your system a couple of weeks ago on that other website where you posted a bunch of photos. The room and the system and the bookshelves just look fantastic together! What d... posted about 23 years ago | View comment | |
Reference System complete (for now)You have a monster system! Great work! Can I ask you, how large is your room? I am assuming quite large. Also, is everything listed as the brand "Abstract 7" of your own design? Very creative and c... posted almost 24 years ago | View comment | |
Compact System for Living RoomThanks so much for the comments and suggestions about cabling. I will look for a Quattro Fil or Siltech for my EMC-1. The AZ is a new cable for me and I'm still getting my impressions of it. I will... posted about 24 years ago | View comment |