I imagined I would get an “airy” projection of the sound that would be very different from the raw source unit. But I really thought I’d hear an undeniable difference with the AirHead in-line to source unit. Obviously, the amplifier portion of the AirHead works fine and I have no complaints about that aspect of the AirHead’s performance. I really have to listen carefully to hear any difference. The difference is slight, if any, in most cases. I’ve tried to a comparison by going directly to the source unit (without theĪirHead) and then plugging the AirHead in-line with the source unit. When I connect the Airhead to a source, i.e., DVD player or CD player, it’s HARD to hear the difference in the sound quality. Your article was a major deciding factor in my purchase. I recently got a set of er-4p’s and a Headroom Total AirHead. As you say, if you can not get basic sampling correct, why bother upsampling. Thanks for your e-mail and i truly appreciate your opinions. Who needs upsampling to 96kHz or 132kHz, when you can't get 24-bit/44kHz right? In this case, wouldn't you just be increasing the amount of garbage pouring forth from your speakers? From the vaults of my memory, even the class C Adcom GDA-700 had clear musical advantages, in my opinion, over the stock MSB Link III.
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I tried a MSB Link III with the Full Nelson uprade and Powerbase, and was turned off by it's Technicolor presentation, which I assumed was the reason Stereophile kept it in class B. and am glad that I am not the only one who thinks the MSB is nothing special. Always glad to be of service and in the end what really matters is that you. Ultimate resolution would give a slight nod to the Audio Note, yet please remember i have the all silver version (silver wire, silverĬaps and silver voice coil). The Audio Note loudspeakers have more bass and, in my opinion, have more vivid harmonics. While both loudspeakers are wonderful, they have subtly different personalities. I primarily listen to jazz (I'm a bassist), but also lots of international and pop and some classical. My main speakers are esl-63s, but I'm interested in getting something more sensitive that I might run with SET. I saw that you have both these speakers lying around these days and I was hoping you might share your impressions with me. Yours, in listening,įirst of all, thanks for all the great reviews.
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A super-sensitive, single driver loudspeaker with a clean tube amplifier and There are many ways to enjoy the music, my Lone Star friend. Then, if you like the “seamless transition across most of the music range, very good expression of musical details” and easy to drive nature of the Omegas, I would research low cost tube amplifiers. Since I am an advocate of powerful subwoofers, when applied judiciously to music, I would first add a burly low-end sergeant to drill the toughest notes. Yet, with my SS Pioneer, the even tonal balance of the Omegas, was not “so unique as to win them many instant converts.” The Omega loudspeakers can't approach any multiple driver loudspeaker's bass extension or sparkling high-ends, but with tube amplifiers, they certainly "get" the critical mid-range.” I found both of them exceptionally pleasant. The larger TS1s too, I said, have “poor extension into the lower ranges for low-level articulation, particularly on pianos, kick drums and double bass. Despite some charming qualities with flea-powered tube amplifiers, I found his smaller versions to be out of their league in the low and middle bass department. I wrote two reviews of Louis Chochos' endearing entries in the craft of loudspeakerĭesign. It is good to see that there are some sensitive souls in the land of cattle, oil and pickup trucks.
Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Any advice you would offer would be greatly appreciated. This would include purchase of a speaker (and or subwoofer), and a good line conditioner. Alternatively, if I were to let the Omegas go, what speakers would you recommend to match the Rega/Audio Research/Pioneer setup? I am willing to set aside $1500/- for upgrades. Would a sub-woofer help my system? If so, please offer your recommendations. I am always on the look-out for ways to improve my system. The Omegas sound pleasant, yet unexceptional. Since you have heard the combination of the Pioneer's with the Omegas, I value your inputs. The preamplifier is an Audio Research SP9, also purchased second hand. I use a Pioneer M-25 power amplifier (it looks very similar to the M-22 in your setup). Thank you for reviewing the Omega single-driver speakers. My name is Francis Michael, a resident of San Antonio, Texas.
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