Recent content by ex audiophile

If it’s not an audio related subject don’t post it

I get enough echo chamber BS from the media. I don’t expect it from ASR. Feel free to delete me if you don’t like the feedback.

I was more than disappointed to see the tariff post this morning, from none other than the boss who has proclaimed no politics! After posting a bunch of anti tariff rants he then closed the thread. Do as I say, not as i do??

Would we be excited if a new amplifier were being introduced, promising higher fidelity? Interesting to me that we place so much faith in these DSP "room correction" programs without having any blinded controlled studies to document an audible benefit. Please cite relevant studies if you know...

To each his own

Seeing these two clowns together isn't a big surprise. What really disappointed me was Gene hooking up with "Jay's Iyagi". No idea why that happened, has to be some $$ involved somewhere. It only further degrades Gene's credibility. It's great that Gene tests audio gear and has tried to...

You’re most welcome. My only input is the coax output from a WiiM Pro streamer. The STR does not auto detect that signal, I have to turn on the unit from the front panel button or remote. I don’t know if there’s a specific delay to the amps. I have a trigger cable from the STR out to one AHB2...

Gene did a detailed review of the preamp and amp; you may have seen it but if not: https://www.audioholics.com/av-preamp-processor-reviews/anthem-str-preamp-power-amplifier Not sure what an update of the preamp would offer, maybe a built in streamer, 4 sub outs, better spec DAC perhaps. I...

OMG

You seem to be set on your decision so I'm wondering why you have posted. The fact is that if the clipping light on your AHB2 is not flashing you are not overloading the amp and whatever sound you are hearing is NOT due to the amp. Buying more amps will do absolutely nothing, despite what you...

Metal. Anthem usually has a spring sale in case you're interested.

I'm with @amirm on this one. There's something about symmetry. Yeah the Wiim kinda throws things off but still; I love the synchronized lighting in the AHB2s.

I've owned the M66 and the Anthem STR preamp. I returned the M66; much prefer the STR because of the ease of use of ARC, with sub phase matching. Yes, you only get 2 sub outs and need a streamer (I use a Wiim pro as transport) but you still save quite a bit. The STR has been bug free with a...

I also have the STR preamp; tried the M66 last fall. Besides the ridiculous "feet" on the M66 there were bugs galore and simple things like volume at start up are not available. And Dirac was a PITA compared to ARC. Just my two cents but I returned the M66 with a feeling of "good riddance"...

It's pretty much blonde, brunette or redhead. I'd choose based on the size of their.... uh, woofers.