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Post by speedysteve on May 5, 2024 15:38:19 GMT
If you need to reduce SPL in a passive crossover you need a L-Pad. One resistor in line, one across the + and -. There are on line calculators to allow you to put the dB reduction you want and get the resistor values out. Something like this troester.org/ls/lpad.htmlOther than that, wrong Capacitor values could make the volume seem louder as one driver could be covering more frequency range than it should. Modern quality polypropylene caps last pretty much for ever. Janzen Cross Caps are fine. I still use passives on the upper two channels of my 5 way system. I even spool my own inductors. Can get just the right values then. The signal has been though DSP for volume and time delay and the odd PEQ filter as needed of course😉 I tweak them at times, esp after a big system change, like recently. The whole system is active though since 2013, so I have no need of L-Pads. I found, even using high quality film resistors, things sounded better active / no resistors.
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Post by speedysteve on May 4, 2024 21:19:52 GMT
I also look forward to using Spotify connect instead of 3rd party apps to interface between music streaming service and renderer. Yup, agree with all that Steve and if a service hasn't got a good connect interface it just doesn't work me, it's an essential element. 3rd part apps are just not up to what I need, too Heath Robinson. I guess if I only did playlists it could possibly work, but searching for and only playing albums isn't any fun without connect.
I really like Qobuz but one thing that's pretty rubbish is their search facility, compared to either Tidal or Spotify it misses the mark by some margin. If they get lossless going before Qobuz get connect going, I could have a tough decision to make. Might just come down to price at the end of the day.
Yes, as we will always have Spotify family (as long as it exists..), it will always beat the others on price🙂 For me the are just filling in for the current lack of lossless with Spotify. Once that gap is plugged, I've no need of anything else. I do like the scrolling lyrics thing too. Came across some new artists, they are on Spotify but not Qobuz. I have requested - takes a while.
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Post by speedysteve on May 4, 2024 17:45:39 GMT
We use Spotify on our many Sonos as well as occasionally in the car, and of course the family use it all the time on phones paired to Bose noise cancelling headphones etc So def of benefit there. We can use Qobuz on the Sonos but not with voice control. Have to get phone out and control - so don't. Can hear the difference, 320 Vs CD so good for that.
If they get it done by summer I doubt I'll renew Qobuz. Can always do a Tidal trial for a month or two. I'm not tied to anything higher than lossless TBH. The engineers knew exactly what they were doing when they spec'd that resolution, and our ears have not evolved in the slightest since then. It might be a matter of taste or confirmation bias as to whether the other higher res formats sound different.. Great recordings sound great at that res. Crap recordings don't sound better to me at higher res.
I also look forward to using Spotify connect instead of 3rd party apps to interface between music streaming service and renderer.
Bring it on!
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Post by speedysteve on May 3, 2024 15:51:12 GMT
for regular duty loudspeakers I couldn't resist!🙂
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Post by speedysteve on May 2, 2024 18:57:31 GMT
Listen to Generator by Justice on Qobuz open.qobuz.com/track/252300545This is pretty pumpy.. with a deep room shaking interlude a bit in. There's even a nice trad baseline for regular duty loudspeakers🙂 The whole album follows this trend too.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 30, 2024 20:56:34 GMT
We chewed our way through all of The Mentalist - Marie loved it. Amazon introduced ads🙄 about 2/3 of our way though the 7 series.
Then The Gentlemen (Netflix) - humourously done with some blood spatter thrown in.
Now we are on to Fallout also Amazon. Remember the Boyd Crowder character in Justified - a little older and ghouler here🙂) Mr Goggins is the actors name! The leading lady is a Brit. From Whitechapel no less.
There are shades of that Subterranean series, where punishment is being put on the surface and everyone watching how far you get😏 (forget the name) and The 100 (Mount weather).
Amazon seem to have toned down the ads a bit. We complained. Perhaps many have!
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 28, 2024 15:04:23 GMT
Sorry to ask after all the time I have been here but why use Bubble player ? Is that the recommended controller for Rendu items ? I used the software on a phone many years ago but did not find it to be any advantage either sound quality wise or function over Logitech Media Server using Material Skin GUI. As there's no Qobuz connect (yet, or never will be) you have to use Bubble Upnp or mConnect. Sonore (Ultrarendu etc) actually recommend mConnect on their website but both work fine sound wise. UI preferences aside and speed of use seems to vary across the renderers... It all seems a stop gap solution to bridge the systems, to me - not joined up at all. Spotify connect works with Rendu but is not high enough quality to satisfy.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 27, 2024 18:38:07 GMT
Colin Chapman didn't like it when customers specified paint on his cars. A bare aluminium 7 is 2kg lighter than a painted one.
You try and win back those 2 kgs with magnesium castings, CF etc.
Bare aluminium - absolute nightmare to keep clean.
V8 hehe, have to be a DFV then? Part of it rather than in it.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 27, 2024 16:38:52 GMT
Look, in case I haven't made it crystal clear in my previous posts about cars, I enjoy driving and I love the aesthetics of good cars. Therefore I have no intention of buying a passionless enjoyment-free EV. You are right to save yourself for something special.. with that extra driving experience 😂 caterhamcars.com/en/models/evsevenOr if you must dull the experience with a roof and paint 🙄 www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/evijaHere's my pick - perfectly practical for the track 🏁🏎️ www.elmofo.com.au/electric-radicalJust watch those race start videos 😍
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 27, 2024 16:27:56 GMT
Good grief, that's bangin' Did you boogie?🕺😂
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 27, 2024 10:20:07 GMT
I haven't followed all the changes, but it seems you upset something somewhere Mike! Much offering to the Gods of streaming is essential 🙂
The DAC clicking thing between different resolutions is very Dac dependant. I've had DACs that do it. Fortunately Najda's DACs never do it.
Do you have Gustard U18 in-between Rendu and DAC? For me that makes no difference. No clicking.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 26, 2024 21:47:47 GMT
Here's a fun one for you Martin. Abba with deep bass. I heard it on Swedish Radio and.. 20Hz at times and plenty of 30Hz and punch. Play loud and disco dance around that music room of yours Martin 🕺 😂 Molly Sandén is a respected current pop artist. I've not investigated what motived her to do this cover. Listen to Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight) by Molly Sandén on Qobuz open.qobuz.com/track/259634945
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 26, 2024 21:20:05 GMT
I'd never see anything like this regarding a recording that feels like being at a concert until a friend invited me over for beers and to watch this. Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds. 'Ehee' at 1:10:21 is truly magical and sounds like being there. www.youtube.com/live/GNmJoLyivIc?si=U5zSGQSj9Fr8NTikThis is great on the compression driver / horn loaded sound re-enforcement speaks. Really is live!
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 26, 2024 21:15:38 GMT
He'll be retired 👍 before it's delivered.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 23, 2024 20:12:58 GMT
We took delivery of the screen today. It's big!
Wall mount arrives to tomorrow. As does the extra recliner sofa and two recliner chairs.
I connected the screen up to a Sonos Beam we have via EARC, and Najda / hifi 2 channel up via the optical out.
Even this crude non proper 5.2 setup sounds pretty amazing for films.
Real rumble, thunder and awe from the tapped horns! Clear audio voice etc from the SH50s. Sonos Beam doing essentially centre and L+R rear via a pair of Play 1s.
We test watched / listened to some of The Martian film. Must try one with more music, but that will be one the screen is up.
It will certainly do whilst we figure out what to do for a more proper 5.2, 6.2, 7.2🙂 solution.
Just need the low equipment rack now!
This currently leaves 2 channel Hifi setup completely unmolested.
I tested out more drum solos. The SH50 LF and Tapped horns really kick and work in unison well.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 21, 2024 21:14:16 GMT
I listened to some drum solos this evening. Toad - Cream reunion live at the Albert Hall is fantastic. This track surprised me with punch Listen to Moby Dick by Led Zeppelin on Qobuz open.qobuz.com/track/17110887
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 16, 2024 18:10:21 GMT
Cleared the room. Using the 2 seater sofa and the 2 sheepskin chairs and associated stools, I laid the room out.
Was able to sit in all positions to assess the sound. Used Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, kind of Cinematic with Richard Burton's voice etc. Horsell Common and the Heat Ray sounded epic! The lid coming off me daughter jump.
These speakers give such a good coverage and stereo even sitting way out wide - bodes well.
Also assessed how high the rear seats need to be above the front. It's not much as the screen will be quite high up. 65" TV is perfect size.
With the Velux blinds down and door shut it is dark, dark black in there, even when bright & sunny outside!
Daughters are already talking mood lighting!
I'm getting an usher's (remember them) torch😂
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 16, 2024 17:06:48 GMT
Just received
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 16, 2024 14:42:44 GMT
You had furniture to each side where the seats will go, Steve. Are they going to be removed? Yes, it will be minimalist. I've already started clearing it out. Amazing how much 'useful' stuff you collect. SP-10 and Fidelity Research FR64s arm to go on sale. Our daughters are very excited. They've been wanting us to do it for years. Just required the right speaker catalyst.
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 16, 2024 10:28:27 GMT
Plan idea. To scale. These are individual recliners. Will work fine for what's called viewing reclining rather than full recline - we'll see. The footprint half reclined is shown. Moving the SH50s back again 🙄 would give a bigger screen clear line of site. Gear can go under the screen or off to the left. Haven't put the rear speakers in. I'm looking at Denon AV receivers. I'm motivated and going to have a clear out in the room and move the 2 seater recliner we have into test position. We have two Scandinavian sheepskin, Beech chairs up there as well. So a test siting or sitting is easy. Will see how big a compromise an off centre listening spot is. Nothing like as big a problem with the SH50 compared to the beamier round horns. With their time alignment needs they really were only sweet in one spot. Not so the SH50s.
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