Doug's Audio Den-in_shore, I had the privilege of working with the Splash, the Reference and now the KRONON. The Splash are not used as much anymore because the KRONON is far superior. When I use the Splash I tend... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio Denradiohead99, The Benchmark AHB2 is a better match with the Horn 1 for people who want a studio sound, a closer to the audience feel. It is also more potent in macrodynamics. The J2 is better for pe... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenShadorne, thank you! You are perhaps the most vocal fan of Benchmark Audio on this website. You know good specs when you see 'em! :) With some gear that can mean a sterile sound, but Benchmark doe... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenMy review of the very precise combo of Benchmark Audio DAC3 DX and AHB2 Amplifier is available for your reading pleasure at Dagogo.com posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenUpdate on the PureAudioProject Trio15 Horn 1 Speaker; this hybrid continues to really please me. I have by now gotten about 12 or more discrete systems built with this speaker, and the elevation po... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
fencingfan's SystemVery nice job integrating the system into your home. Fanciful speakers can be a true joy. I have heard Lawrence speakers and they are good. Nice decor! posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
CuongPham's SystemAlways stunning systems! Congratulations! posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
KlipschCornerhorn and HH Scott299Ah, you have some older Whispers, Infinity, Klipsch... nice! I haven't seen the name Von Gaylord for ages! Some beautiful vintage gear! Do you rotate the speakers a fair bit? Ho... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenLong overdue update to the images and comments. Showing off the recent PureAudioProject Trio15 PAP Horn 1 Speaker in Landscape orientation. This has been the epitome of the sear... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
skeepowder's SystemAWWWRIGHT! The cardboard box speaker! COOL! I would love to hear that one! Seriously, as an experiment in the extreme, it would be fun! What's the total cost of the system? Unde... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenOh, wow, xta, I missed your post way back when... sorry! I have enjoyed watching your systems as there is obvious passion behind them. posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Alabama GetawayIf you are assembling this rig over months/years, then congratulations, you are among the most patient and thoughtful audiophiles I have encountered! I think your patience will be well rewarded! posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
ATC SCM300ASL Burl Magnoliaxta, congratulations on setting up some intriguing systems. These are two rigs I would enjoy hearing. You have a great deal of passion and have put a lot of effort, it is evident. It would be parti... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio Denjayant, thank you for the compliment. I appreciate your taking the time to look. Regarding cables I have owned many brands and reviewed as many or more. You can read about them ... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenA while back here I noted that I just finished a stint with a Landscape system. That speaker system was the Magnepan .7 speakers, using the custom Sound Anchor stands I had made and utilized with t... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio Dencassroy, I can't give you a direct recommendation on those amps, but I recall being pleased with the PureDAC and PureVox Speakers from BMC. Seeing as how the 352 and M2 are both solid state designs... posted over 6 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenJust finished a stint with a Landscape system - not the Daedalus Ulysses. I am very pleased with the development of the Landscape orientation in systems. I have been able to vastly improve the expe... posted almost 7 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenRJ, do you mean the Aeris speaker? Yes, the upgrade in the processor to the Wavelaunch is well worthwhile. Typically, with a speaker as good as the Aeris any significant upgrade is worthwhile. posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenHaving fun exploring a new dimension in sound! Ethernet cable! Mind blowing how even a cable dedicated to transmission of digital data before the digital source is efficacious! Sorry, I cannot... posted about 7 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenZephyr, I have usually placed subs behind the mains, so in many of my pics the subs are not visible. I will likely put some new pics up soon. I have been experimenting with a much deeper and wider... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenOver the past couple months I have been experimenting with an alternative placement for my subwoofers. Rather than tuck them behind the mains I now have a spot flanking the mains and slightly ahead... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenHey, Zephyr, good to hear from you! I'm using the Salk StreamPlayer Generation III following the review at Dagogo.com. I have built some wonderful rigs with it and find it tremendously "musical". <... posted over 7 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenInitial exploration with dedicated server already surpasses my best effort with Mac Mini; doubtless the former is history. Moving from disc a few years ago to file playback has reaped continuing mu... posted almost 8 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenIt was a lovely AXPONA 2016, a great atmosphere and some terrific rooms. I heard some of the best systems ever at a show - show report will reveal all. I am now pushing on from ... posted about 8 years ago | View comment | |
Doug's Audio DenThe Eastern Electric Minimax DAC Supreme is making another appearance! This good old standby performer is now shaking things up once again with a new amp in for review. When one gets the synergy be... posted over 8 years ago | View comment |